Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
74 events advancing 39 policy or regulatory changes:
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Foreign Investments in the Interactive Digital Media Sector under the Investment Canada Act (ICA)
Issued Additional Direction to Review Foreign Investments in the Interactive Digital Media Sector under the Investment Canada Act (ICA)
On 1 March 2024, the Government of Canada issued an Additional Direction to Review Foreign Investment in the Interactive Digital Media Sector under the Investment Canada Act (ICA). The Direction aims to reduce the risk of information manipulation by…
Roskomnadzor investigation into foreign investment and participation in media entities
Issued Supreme Court ruling affirming the ban on foreign participation in the authorised capital of media entities
On 20 November 2023, the Russian Supreme Court affirmed the position of the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) regarding the ban on foreign participation in the authorised capital …
Foreign ownership limitations in White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety
Closed consultation on White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety including foreign ownership limitations
On 8 September 2023, the South African Government closed its consultation on the draft White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety. The White Paper includes high-level policy proposals on regulations and principles …
Ownership Rule in Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act of 2023
Announced Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act of 2023 including ownership rule
On 27 July 2023, the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act of 2023 was announced by US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham. The Act aims to regulate online platforms, including dominant digital platforms. In particular, for the purpose…
Germany: Prohibition of acquisition of Elmos by Silex
Issued prohibition of aquisition of Elmos by Silex
On 9 November 2022, the German Federal Cabinet issued a prohibition in the investment screening procedure concerning the acquisition by Silex, a Swedish subsidiary of Chinese group Sai Microelectronics, of chip factory Elmos. The prohibition has bee…
Australia-Singapore FinTech Bridge
Signed Australia-Singapore FinTech Bridge Agreement
On 13 April 2022, the Treasury of Australia and the Singapore Monetary Authority jointly announced the signing of the Australia-Singapore FinTech Bridge Agreement. Under the agreement, both sides pledge to strengthen bilateral collaboration on FinTe…
Notice of the Negative List for Market Access (2022 Edition)
Implementation of 2022 Edition of Negative List for Market Access
On 25 March 2022, the Ministry of Commerce of the National Development and Reform Commission on Printing and Distributing issued the Negative List for Market Access, the 2022 edition. The list was adopted previously on 12 March 2022. The 2022 editio…
Emergency Measures Decree extending FDI "golden power" to 5G and cloud technology
Implemented decree expanding FDI "golden power" to 5G and cloud technology
The Italian government implemented the "Emergency Measures Decree to react to the economic and humanitarian effects of the Ukrainian crisis" (Law Decree No. 21/2022). The Decree expands the Italian government's “golden power”, the power to limit or…
National Security & Investment Law including notification and pre-clearance requirements for data infrastructure transactions
UK National Security and Investment Bill enters into force
On 4 January 2022, the National Security and Investment Act (NSI) enters into force after its adoption on 29 April 2021. The NSI aims to expand the state’s powers to oversee transactions that could have the potential of threatening national security…
2021 edition of Special Administrative Measures (Negative List) for Foreign Investment Access
Implementation of 2021 edition of Special Administrative Measures (Negative List) for Foreign Investment Access
On 1 January 2022, the State Council of China implemented the 2021 edition of the Special Administrative Measures (Negative List) for Foreign Investment Access (the 2021 Negative List). In relation to the digital economy, the 2021 Negative List sees…