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4 Mar 2026

LACNIC 45 relocated to Panama following security concerns in Mexico

The Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry has announced that the LACNIC 45 meeting will take place in Panama from 25 to 28 May 2026 after the event was relocated from Mexico.

4 Mar 2026

The European Commission seeks feedback on draft guidance for implementing the Cyber Resilience Act

The European Commission has released draft guidance to help companies comply with the Cyber Resilience Act, with consultations open until 31 March 2026.

3 Mar 2026

First harmonised DSA transparency reports standardise platform content moderation data

Online platforms have published the first harmonised transparency reports under the Digital Services Act, introducing a standardised, machine-readable format for reporting content moderation practices across the EU.

3 Mar 2026

Parliamentary deadlock raises uncertainty over extension of EU chat-scanning rules

A lack of majority support in the European Parliament’s civil liberties committee has left the proposed extension of the EU’s temporary chat-scanning regime unresolved as the April 2026 expiry deadline approaches.

3 Mar 2026

UN launches first independent scientific panel on artificial intelligence

UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the first meeting of the newly created Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, a body tasked with providing evidence-based analysis to inform global AI governance.

3 Mar 2026

ARIN updates Internet number resource rules with new NRPM 2026.1 policy

The American Registry for Internet Numbers has released version 2026.1 of its Number Resource Policy Manual, introducing a clarification to rules governing the Registration Services Agreement.

2 Mar 2026

UK launches consultation on additional measures to strengthen child online protection

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has opened a public consultation on new proposals to enhance child safety online, including potential age limits for social media and tighter controls on platform design features.

2 Mar 2026

Association for Progressive Communications report examines gaps in AI governance on technology-facilitated gender-based violence

A new study by the Association for Progressive Communications analyses how international and national AI frameworks address technology-facilitated gender-based violence, identifying fragmented governance and limited enforcement as key challenges.

2 Mar 2026

ETSI publishes report on security, privacy and sustainability in 6G integrated sensing and communications

ETSI has released a new report examining security, privacy, trustworthiness and sustainability challenges linked to integrated sensing and communications in future 6G systems.

2 Mar 2026

Vietnam’s Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force

Vietnam’s new Law on Artificial Intelligence took effect on 1 March 2026, introducing transparency obligations for AI providers and deployers, including user notification and labelling requirements for AI-generated content.

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