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Civil society groups oppose Google’s planned mandatory developer registration for Android
More than 40 organisations have urged Google to withdraw a planned policy that would require all Android developers to register with the company before distributing apps outside the Play Store, citing concerns over competition, privacy and platform openness.
Agenda published for IETF 125 in Shenzhen
The Internet Engineering Task Force has released the agenda for IETF 125, scheduled for 14–20 March 2026 in Shenzhen, with hackathon, codesprint and newcomer sessions taking place before the main working group meetings.
noyb report analyses Commission’s Digital Omnibus changes to GDPR and ePrivacy rules
A new version of a report by noyb examines proposed amendments to the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive under the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus package, assessing their legal consistency and potential impact on fundamental rights.
ICANN opens applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2026
ICANN has announced that applications for the 2026 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy will open on 5 March, with the programme scheduled for July in Busan, Republic of Korea.
ICANN seeks public input on draft guidelines to advance Universal Acceptance
ICANN has opened a public comment period on draft guidelines developed by its Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group, aimed at promoting broader adoption of Universal Acceptance across the internet ecosystem.
EU Commission to delay high risk AI guidance
The European Commission has postponed publication of guidelines clarifying high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act, marking a second missed deadline and adding to ongoing implementation delays.
ITU publishes new framework for IoT support in converged fixed, mobile and satellite networks
A new ITU-T Recommendation sets out technical requirements and procedures for supporting internet of things services across converged fixed, mobile and satellite networks in IMT-2020 and future systems.
ICANN launches tender for name collision mitigation in 2026 domain expansion
ICANN has issued a public request for proposals to appoint a provider to manage the Name Collision Temporary Delegation process during the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.
Türkiye reviews children’s data practices and considers social media age verification
Türkiye’s data protection authority has launched a review of major social media platforms’ handling of children’s data, as the government prepares draft legislation introducing age verification and possible access restrictions.
Social media platforms suspended in Gabon amid unrest, Paradigm Initiative raises concerns
Gabon has restricted access to major social media platforms following a directive by the national communications authority, with monitoring groups confirming disruptions.
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