Updates
European Commission preliminarily finds TikTok in breach of Digital Services Act over child account safety
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that TikTok’s account settings for minors do not provide the level of privacy, safety, and security required under the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over the visibility and discoverability of children’s accounts.
APEC adopts regional AI agenda focused on connectivity, skills, and trusted AI
Asia-Pacific ministers have adopted a regional agenda on artificial intelligence that combines AI governance with digital connectivity, workforce development, cybersecurity, and support for businesses, as part of a broader strategy for economic growth and digital resilience.
India strengthens online safety rules with stricter requirements to combat child sexual abuse material
The Government of India has announced stronger regulatory measures requiring social media platforms to respond more quickly to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and other unlawful content, while expanding obligations related to AI-generated content and platform accountability.
UK civil society groups call for reduced dependence on major technology companies
A coalition of civil society organisations has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to strengthen competition enforcement, support domestic technology providers and reduce reliance on large foreign-owned companies.
China proposes global cooperation initiative for AI agents
China’s internet regulator has proposed an international initiative covering common standards, infrastructure, data protection and safety measures for software systems that can act independently or on behalf of users.
French Parliament approves social media ban for children under 15
France’s Parliament has approved legislation prohibiting children under 15 from accessing social media and requiring platforms to verify users’ ages.
Applications open for ICANN88 Fellowship Program
ICANN has opened applications for its fellowship programme for the ICANN88 Community Forum, scheduled for March 2027 in Lisbon.
Singapore issues guidance on using personal data in generative AI systems
The Personal Data Protection Commission has published guidance explaining how organisations should collect, use, protect and correct personal data used in generative AI development and deployment.
W3C proposes Web Authentication Level 3 as a web standard
The World Wide Web Consortium has proposed advancing the latest version of Web Authentication, which supports secure sign-ins using passkeys, security keys and device-based credentials, to full Recommendation status.
European Commission publishes 2026 Rule of Law Report
The European Commission’s annual review finds progress in several areas but identifies continuing concerns over judicial independence, corruption, media freedom and civil society across the EU and four candidate countries.
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