The European Commission has signed an implementation agreement with the SpaceRISE consortium to accelerate the deployment of the IRIS² satellite network, expanding the planned constellation and increasing its capacity for secure government communications.
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition have called on Zambian authorities to ensure uninterrupted access to the internet and digital platforms during the 2026 elections, warning that shutdowns could affect access to information and freedom of expression.
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) has submitted recommendations to the European Commission on the future implementation of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, calling for stronger human rights protections and meaningful participation of civil society and technical experts.
ICANN has published an update on the implementation of its Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), reporting that most participating community groups have begun activities aimed at strengthening their performance, accountability and organisational effectiveness.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has published a candidate recommendation for the Decentralized Identifier Resolution (DID Resolution) v1 specification and is inviting implementation feedback before the standard is finalised.
Apple has launched a new legal challenge against a UK government order requiring the company to maintain the ability to provide access to certain encrypted iCloud data. The case adds to an ongoing debate over encryption, privacy and law enforcement powers.
CANN has launched a request for proposals for a new software platform to help manage governance, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. The system is intended to improve oversight of policies, security requirements and regulatory obligations.
The European Commission is assessing whether to replace US cloud and AI technologies used in its digital recruitment platform with European alternatives, following concerns over data protection and the availability of new sovereign cloud services.
The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has advanced the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill that would introduce new responsibilities for online platforms to protect minors. The legislation still faces uncertainty due to differences between the Senate and House approaches.
A report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) warns that some advertising software tools used in mobile apps can automatically share users’ location data with systems connected to data brokers, often without clear user awareness or meaningful consent.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
