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.

7518 events advancing 4302 policy or regulatory changes:

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cross-cutting

1621

platform intermediary: user-generated content

603

digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)

488

other service provider

377

platform intermediary: other

292

infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services

267

platform intermediary: e-commerce

239

ML and AI development

216

online advertising provider

201

software provider: other software

158

infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases

134

technological consumer goods

127

streaming service provider

110

software provider: app stores

104

search service provider

102

messaging service provider

91

infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment

61

infrastructure provider: other

57

DLT development

43

semiconductors

24

unspecified

8

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7518 events advancing 4302 policy or regulatory changes:
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Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission assessment of Google's decision to block digital lending apps on its Play Store from accessing sensitive personal information

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 investigation closure

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued note on Google’s decision to block digital lending apps on its Play Store from accessing sensitive personal information

On 12 April 2023, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), alongside collaborators on the Joint Regulatory and Enforcement Taskforce (JRTF), announced its support towards Google’s decision to block digital lending apps on …

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity software provider: app stores
adopted

Notice on Adjusting Matters Concerning the Safety Management of Dedicated Network Security Products

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 outline adoption

Adopted Notice on Adjusting Matters Concerning the Safety Management of Dedicated Network Security Products

On 12 April 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Finance, Certification and Accreditation Administration issued the notice on "Adjustin…

Implementer
China
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

PIPC investigation into Rye & Catchers Co., Ltd. over alleged violations of Personal Information Act

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 investigation ruling

Issued PIPC ruling in investigation Rye & Catchers Co., Ltd for breach of the Personal Information Act

On 12 April 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued its ruling in the investigation into Rye & Catchers Co., Ltd., a data technology company, imposing a fine of KRW 6 million for violations of the Personal Informat…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity software provider: other software
in force

PIPC investigation into Cinefox Co., Ltd over alleged violation of the Personal Information Act

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 investigation ruling

Issued PIPC ruling in investigation into Cinefox Co., Ltd for breach of the Personal Information Act

On 12 April 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued its ruling in the investigation into Cinefox Co., Ltd., online advertising service provider imposing a fine of KRW 15.23 million for violations of the Personal In…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity software provider: other software
in force

PIPC investigation into Zeta Media Co., Ltd over alleged violation of the Personal Information Act

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 investigation ruling

Issued PIPC ruling in investigation into Zeta Media Co., Ltd. for breach of the Personal Information Act

On 12 April 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued its ruling in the investigation into Zeta Media Co., Ltd., an online marketing service provider, imposing a fine of KRW 9.51 million for violations of the Person…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
in force

PIPC investigation into Millie's Study Co., Ltd. for alleged breach of the Personal Information Act

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 investigation ruling

Issued PIPC ruling in investigation into Millie's Study Co., Ltd. for breach of the Personal Information Act

On 12 April 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued its ruling in the investigation into Millie's Study Co., Ltd and imposed a fine of KRW 684 million and penalties of KRW 20 million for violations of the Personal I…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity other service provider, platform intermediary: other
adopted

Italian Data Protection Authority and Communications Authority MoU on child online protection

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 outline adoption

Signed MoU on child online protection between Italian Data Protection Authority and Communications Authority

On 12 April 2023, the Italian Data Protection Authority and the Italian Communications Authority (Agcom) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation to strengthen the protection of minors online. In particular, the parties established …

Implementer
Italy
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
rejected

SB 1236 amending taxation rules for blockchain nodes

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 law veto

Vetoed SB 1236 amending taxation rules for blockchain nodes

On 12 April 2023, Governor Hobbs issued a veto for Bill 1236. The Bill aimed to prevent cities, towns, and counties from prohibiting or restricting individuals from running blockchain nodes in residences. Additionally, the local governments would no…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity DLT development
under deliberation

CMA investigation into private hospitals for failure to provide data on performance and patient outcomes

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 investigation announcement

Issued CMA warnings to private hospitals for failing to provide patient performance data and outcomes

On 12 April 2023, following an investigation into the private healthcare sector, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) sent warning letters to two private hospitals, the Ulster Independent Clinic and the Fortius Clinic, for failing to provi…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity other service provider
in force

Arkansas Social Media Safety Act (SB 396)

Latest event Date: 2023-04-12 law signing

Signed Social Media Safety Act (SB396) establishing age verification procedures for social media platforms

On 12 April 2023, the Governor of Arkansas signed Bill SB396 creating the Social Media Safety Act, requiring age verification and parental consent for social media use of minors. The Act also clarifies the liability of platforms for failures in age …

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element N/A
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
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