Updates
CENTR warns revised EU Cybersecurity Act could overburden national domain registries
CENTR has urged EU policymakers to narrow proposed cybersecurity supply-chain rules, arguing that they could create unnecessary obligations for national domain registries and other internet infrastructure operators.
W3C publishes first draft of quantum-resistant cryptosuites for verifiable credentials
A new W3C draft proposes methods for protecting digitally signed credentials against future attacks by powerful quantum computers.
LACNIC asks holders of legacy IPv4 addresses to confirm their rights by December**
Organisations using internet address resources assigned before the current regional registry system was created must contact LACNIC and show that they are entitled to use them.
EU child safety panel prepares recommendations on online risks
An EU expert panel has completed its work on children’s online safety and will present recommendations to the European Commission in July.
EU court sets conditions for national age checks on pornographic websites
The EU’s highest court has ruled that a Member State may require pornographic websites based elsewhere in the EU to verify users’ ages, but only when the measure is necessary, proportionate, and follows EU procedures.
ICANN moves public datasets to new webpage without login requirement
ICANN has simplified access to its public data by moving datasets from the Open Data Platform to a dedicated page on its main website.
ICANN seeks provider to assess name collision risks in 2026 domain expansion
ICANN has opened a public procurement process for experts to examine whether proposed new internet address endings could conflict with names already used inside private networks.
ETSI publishes first standards for European digital identity wallets
More than 24 technical specifications will help digital identity wallets work securely across EU countries and services, allowing people to prove their identity, share official information, and sign documents from a mobile device.
UK plans first screen-use guidance for children aged 5 to 16
The UK government has launched a call for evidence to help develop practical advice for parents on children’s screen time, social media use, sleep, and smartphone habits.
Coalition warns EU Digital Networks Act could weaken net neutrality protections
More than 30 civil society, consumer, internet infrastructure, media, and technology organisations have urged EU lawmakers to amend the proposed Digital Networks Act, arguing that parts of the legislation could undermine net neutrality and disrupt the internet interconnection ecosystem.
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