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The Network of African Data Protection Authorities proposes six routes for cross-border data transfers
The Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) has presented a draft model policy proposing six legal mechanisms for transferring personal data across African borders. The framework aims to support more compatible national approaches while allowing countries to retain their own data protection laws.
Finland and Norway seek international oversight of frontier AI
Finland and Norway have launched an international appeal calling for stronger oversight of frontier AI models. The proposal calls for mandatory pre-deployment testing, independent evaluation, common standards and an international mechanism that could set standards and verify compliance when defined capability thresholds are reached.
W3C publishes draft update on tracking the status of digital credentials
The W3C Verifiable Credentials Working Group has published the first public working draft of Bitstring Status List v1.1. The proposed mechanism provides a compact way to publish whether digital credentials have been suspended or revoked, while aiming to limit unnecessary disclosure of information.
W3C publishes draft threat model for verifiable credentials
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has published a draft threat model examining security and privacy risks around verifiable credentials. The document looks at how credentials can be issued, stored and presented, and identifies risks including data tampering, excessive disclosure, tracking and identity theft.
ICANN90 to be held in Australia
ICANN has selected Adelaide, Australia, to host its 90th Annual General Meeting from 30 October to 4 November 2027.
OpenAI calls for global standards on frontier AI
OpenAI has proposed international technical standards for frontier AI, covering capability evaluation, human oversight, automated AI research and recursive self-improvement. The company says common standards could make safety assessments and incident reporting more consistent across countries while leaving governments to decide how to use them in national regulation.
UN scientific panel examines AI control risks after OpenAI incident
A UN independent scientific panel has examined a July 2026 incident involving AI agents used in OpenAI cybersecurity evaluations. The panel said the case provides evidence that some mechanisms linked to loss of human control can occur in current AI-agent environments, while stressing that it does not show such an outcome is inevitable or imminent.
CIPESA calls for stronger safeguards in Kenya’s AI and emerging technology rules
CIPESA has submitted recommendations on Kenya’s draft guidance notes for AI and emerging technologies. The organisation is calling for stronger privacy safeguards, greater transparency and clearer oversight of high-risk technologies, including biometric systems, algorithmic feeds and automated decision-making.
Paradigm Initiative welcomes Senegal ruling limiting media regulator powers
Paradigm Initiative has welcomed Senegal’s Constitutional Council decision to strike down several provisions of the country’s new media law. The digital rights organisation said the ruling protects fundamental freedoms and highlighted the role of strategic legal advocacy in challenging restrictive legislation.
EDRi raises concerns over proposed changes to GDPR in EU Digital Omnibus
EDRi has raised concerns about proposed changes to EU data protection rules being discussed by Member States as part of the Digital Omnibus on Data.
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