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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IRS Notice 2023-34 regarding tax treatment of virtual currencies
Adopted IRS Notice 2023-34 regarding tax treatment of virtual currencies
On 24 April 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) adopted Notice 2023-34 regarding tax treatment of virtual currencies modifying the Notice 2014-21. In particular, the Notice specifies that convertible virtual currency is considered property for …
Order on request regarding Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything technology
Adopted Order on Request regarding Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Technology
On 24 April 2023, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, the Office of Engineering and Technology, and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (bureaus) issued a decision in the request submitted regarding the authorisation of Cellular Vehic…
Lawsuit on the Competition Commission of India obligation to consider complaints challenging Google's Billing System
Issued ruling in Lawsuit directing the Competition Commission of India obligation to consider complaints challenging Google's Billing System
On 24 April 2023, the Delhi High Court delivered the judgement on the case of the Alliance of Digital India Foundation v. the Competition Commission of India, W.P.(C) 4599/2023. In the context of Google introducing a new Billing System, that alleged…
IRDAI Information and Cyber Security Guidelines
Adopted IRDAI Information and Cyber Security Guidelines
On 24 April 2023, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued revised cybersecurity guidelines for insurers and insurance intermediaries. The revised guidelines specify the obligations of insurer and intermediaries reg…
Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Adolescents, Children and Youth Act of 2023 (Kids PRIVACY Act/HR 2801)
Introduced Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Adolescents, Children and Youth Act of 2023 (Kids PRIVACY Act/HR 2801)
On 24 April 2023, the Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Adolescents, Children and Youth Act of 2023 (Kids PRIVACY Act/HR 2801) was introduced in the House of Representatives of the United States. The Act reintroduces the provisions outlin…
Baden-Wuerttemberg data protection authority investigation into ChatGPT’s personal data processing practices
Issued Baden-Wuerttemberg DPA statement on request to OpenAI on ChatGPT's personal data processing practices
On 24 April 2023, the German State of Baden-Wuerttemberg's Data Protection Authority stated that it had requested information from OpenAI on ChatGPT’s data processing practices and operation in order to determine whether the application complies wit…
Digital Asset Market Fairness Regulation (Bill No 2117994 )
Passed Bill Regulating Asset Market Fairness (Bill No 2117994)
On 24 April 2023, the proposed Bill for regulating fairness in the digital asset market and creating a safe trading environment (Bill No 2117994) passed the first review by the ROK National Assembly. The Bill seeks to establish rules to combat unfai…
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Personal Data Protection Handbook
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner adopted Personal Data Protection Handbook
On 23 April 2023, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) adopted the Personal Data Protection Handbook. The handbook serves as a guide for data controllers, data processors, and data subjects in Kenya to understand and comply with the…
Proposal for Federal Law to Prevent Data Protection Violation Claims through Competition Law
Announced Bavarian Proposal for Federal Law to Prevent Data Protection Violation Claims Through Competition Law
On 23 April 2023, the Bavarian State Government announced its decision to introduce a bill to the German Federal Council aimed at preventing the pursuit of data protection violations through the Act Against Unfair Competition (UWG). This initiative …
An Act Relating to the Registration of Business Entities that Qualify as Data Brokers (HB 1799)
Rejected Act Relating to the Registration of Business Entities that Qualify as Data Brokers
On 23 April 2023, An Act Relating to the Registration of Business Entities that Qualify as Data Brokers (HB 1799) was rejected after failing to pass before the Washington legislative session expired.The Bill would have required all data brokers, def…