Updates
Rights groups urge Zambia to keep internet access open during elections
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition have called on Zambian authorities to ensure uninterrupted access to the internet and digital platforms during the 2026 elections, warning that shutdowns could affect access to information and freedom of expression.
Global Network Initiative calls for stronger human rights safeguards in UN cybercrime treaty process
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) has submitted recommendations to the European Commission on the future implementation of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, calling for stronger human rights protections and meaningful participation of civil society and technical experts.
ICANN reports progress on community continuous improvement programme
ICANN has published an update on the implementation of its Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), reporting that most participating community groups have begun activities aimed at strengthening their performance, accountability and organisational effectiveness.
Apple challenges UK order on access to encrypted iCloud data
Apple has launched a new legal challenge against a UK government order requiring the company to maintain the ability to provide access to certain encrypted iCloud data. The case adds to an ongoing debate over encryption, privacy and law enforcement powers.
ICANN seeks governance and compliance platform to strengthen risk management
CANN has launched a request for proposals for a new software platform to help manage governance, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. The system is intended to improve oversight of policies, security requirements and regulatory obligations.
European Commission considers European alternatives for recruitment platform
The European Commission is assessing whether to replace US cloud and AI technologies used in its digital recruitment platform with European alternatives, following concerns over data protection and the availability of new sovereign cloud services.
US Senate committee advances Kids Online Safety Act
The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has advanced the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill that would introduce new responsibilities for online platforms to protect minors. The legislation still faces uncertainty due to differences between the Senate and House approaches.
Electronic Frontier Foundation report finds advertising software can expose users’ location data
A report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) warns that some advertising software tools used in mobile apps can automatically share users’ location data with systems connected to data brokers, often without clear user awareness or meaningful consent.
Researchers report backdoor in Zbtlink routers affecting thousands of devices
Cybersecurity researchers at VulnCheck have identified a backdoor in more than 20 models of Zbtlink routers that could allow remote access to affected devices and potentially other systems connected to the same network.
Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over Meta content issues
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to Indian government officials over concerns related to child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational errors on the company’s platforms, according to local media reports.
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