Updates

3 Jul 2025

Domain transfer policy reform advances toward final ICANN’s board approval

The current review process, which began in 2021, represents the most extensive review of the Transfer Policy to date. The working group’s Final Report includes forty-seven recommendations that address a wide range of issues.

3 Jul 2025

European Commission adopted Delegated Regulation on data access under Digital Services Act

The regulation introduces a structured process for this data sharing. A key element is the creation of the DSA data access portal, operated by the Commission, which serves as a central hub for handling applications and communications between researchers, companies, and national authorities.

3 Jul 2025

EU races to catch up in quantum tech amid cybersecurity fears

Cybersecurity agencies urge governments to adopt post-quantum protections before 2030.

2 Jul 2025

ICANN84 annual general meeting relocated to Dublin

Further details on accommodations, logistics, and travel will be provided soon via a dedicated FAQ page. Registration for ICANN84 will open in the near future.

2 Jul 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority finalises new prudential standard to strengthen operational risk management

The standard aims to equip these entities to better handle operational risks and effectively respond to business disruptions.

1 Jul 2025

AI training with pirated books triggers massive legal risk

Anthropic downloaded over five million pirated books to train its AI model Claude, breaching copyright law in the process.

1 Jul 2025

Denmark proposes landmark law to protect citizens from deepfake misuse

Platforms could face fines for failing to remove illegal deepfake content under proposed Danish law.

1 Jul 2025

European Commission faces pressure as deadline nears for AI Code of Practice

The Commission’s workshop marks a final attempt to secure support for the Code of Practice before the self-regulatory initiative becomes operational. However, its success will depend on whether large AI firms ultimately decide to sign on.

30 Jun 2025

Belgium’s data Protection Authority Dismisses Complaints Filed by NOYB

At the heart of the dismissals lies a procedural limitation under Belgian law. Associations like NOYB are only allowed to file complaints as representatives of specific individuals, not independently in their own name.

26 Jun 2025

Cybercrime in Africa: Turning research into justice and action

As cyber threats grow more complex and personal across Africa, a new push for justice is calling governments, tech companies, and communities to act together.

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