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.
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National Authority for Child Care assessment of Meta's measures to address accounts linked to child trafficking
National Authority for Child Care requested that Meta Philippines remove groups associated with child trafficking
On 6 March 2026, the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) requested that Meta Philippines remove Facebook groups and accounts reported to be involved in online child trafficking, illegal adoption, and exploitation. The NACC encouraged social med…
Online consumer complaint mediation initiative
Department of Trade and Industry issued report on online consumer complaints following mediation initiative with e-commerce platforms
On 5 March 2026, the Department of Trade and Industry reported that pending consumer complaints had been reduced by more than 50% following a nationwide mediation initiative conducted between 23 and 27 February 2026. The initiative was organised by …
Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center investigation into illegal online gambling operators and promoters
Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center published findings from investigation into illegal online gambling operators and promoters
On 4 March 2026, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center published findings from a crackdown on illegal online gambling websites, mobile applications and social media influencers promoting them. The monitoring initiative documented and …
Amendment to merger notification thresholds under Competition Act
Competition Commission revised merger notification thresholds under Competition Act
On 1 March 2026, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) updated the merger notification thresholds under the Philippine Competition Act. It was stated that mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures must be notified to the PCC when the size of t…
Joint statement on AI generated imagery
Data Protection Authorities adopted joint statement on AI generated imagery raising concerns on defamatory content and harm to vulnerable groups
On 23 February 2026, 61 Data Protection Authorities, including those from Australia, Spain, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the European Data Protection Board, adopted a joint statement raising concerns about Artificial In…
Competition Commission market study into intersection of competition and data privacy in social media and search platforms
Competition Commission published market study examining intersection of competition policy and data privacy in social media and search platforms
On 20 February 2026, the Philippine Competition Commission published a market study examining the intersection between competition policy and data privacy on social media and search platforms. The study found that both markets exhibit high levels of…
New Delhi AI Impact Summit Declaration
New Delhi AI Impact Summit Declaration, including voluntary framework for trustworthy and development oriented AI was adopted
On 20 February 2026, 87 countries, including Australia, the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the European Union, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development, endorsed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit Declaration,…
Department of Information and Communications Technology cybersecurity initiatives
Department of Information and Communications Technology launched Bug Bounty Program, DICT Trusted Assessment Provider Framework and Cybersecurity Posture Assessment Laboratory
On 13 February 2026, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched 3 cybersecurity initiatives, the Bug Bounty Program, the DICT Trusted Assessment Provider (D-TAP) framework, and the Cybersecurity Posture Assessment La…
Rules on advertising and responsible gaming for online gambling
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. announced Rules on advertising and responsible gaming for online gambling
On 11 February 2026, the Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced planned regulatory updates for licensed online gambling operators. The measures include advertising controls, know-your-customer (KYC) requirements, and additional responsi…
Inquiry into Meta over deepfake content and fake news on Facebook
Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media inquiry into Meta over deepfake content and fake news on Facebook hearing was held
On 11 February 2026, the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media held a hearing as part of its oversight inquiry into Meta Platforms, regarding the handling on Facebook of a deepfake post targeting the President, as well as other alleg…