Updates
UN to review Solomon Islands’ human rights record under fourth UPR cycle
The United Nations Human Rights Council will assess the Solomon Islands’ human rights situation on 11 May as part of the ongoing Universal Periodic Review process.
Media groups urge EU to revise proposed consent rules in Digital Omnibus
A coalition led by the European Broadcasting Union warns that planned data consent restrictions could limit how media organisations interact with audiences and deliver services.
ITU adopts new standard on measuring ICT impact on climate goals
A new recommendation from the International Telecommunication Union sets out methods to assess how digital technologies contribute to emissions reduction across sectors, while highlighting both benefits and potential trade-offs.
ARIN releases documentation from latest policy discussions on internet number resources
The American Registry for Internet Numbers has made public the full documentation from its recent ARIN 57 meeting, offering insight into ongoing coordination of IP address policy and resource management.
EU and Armenia sign connectivity partnership with focus on digital infrastructure and security
A new agreement between the EU and Armenia aims to expand digital, transport, and energy links while strengthening economic and security cooperation.
EU MEPs to scrutinise AI security risks and enforcement gaps in EU rules
A European Parliament committee will examine how AI and cybersecurity laws are applied in practice, with a focus on risks from advanced systems.
WEF report urges shift from cybersecurity to cyber resilience amid rising global risks
A new report from the World Economic Forum highlights the need for coordinated global approaches as cyber threats become more complex and interconnected.
Civil society groups condemn Zambia’s role in RightsCon cancellation
More than 130 organisations have condemned the Zambian government’s last-minute decision that led to the cancellation of RightsCon 2026.
Commission sets out AI Continent Action Plan to scale Europe’s AI capacity
A new EU strategy focuses on infrastructure, data access, and skills to strengthen AI deployment across industry and public services.
Canada’s privacy regulator issues guidance on age checks for online services
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released new guidance on age assurance, aiming to balance child safety online with data protection obligations.
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