The Address Supporting Organization Address Council has completed a revised draft governance framework for the Regional Internet Registry system and formally submitted it to the Number Resource Organization Executive Council, marking the next stage in a multi-year review of the framework governing Internet number resource management.
The European Union's AI Omnibus Regulation has entered into force, introducing targeted changes to the implementation of the AI Act. The amendments extend compliance timelines, simplify administrative requirements, strengthen support for smaller businesses, and clarify AI governance while maintaining existing safeguards for safety and fundamental rights.
ICANN has released an updated guide outlining what technical operators and the broader Internet community should expect during the next Root Key Signing Key rollover, a routine process designed to maintain the security of the Domain Name System.
The European Union's Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation has entered into force, clarifying the AI Office's supervisory responsibilities, expanding its enforcement powers, and introducing new regulatory sandboxes to support AI innovation.
The European Commission has released practical guidance to help manufacturers, software developers, and businesses prepare for the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act, providing greater clarity on compliance requirements ahead of key deadlines.
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that TikTok's account settings for minors do not provide the level of privacy, safety, and security required under the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over the visibility and discoverability of children's accounts.
The Centre for Democracy and Technology Europe has submitted feedback on the European Commission's draft guidelines for classifying high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act, urging clearer interpretations of key provisions and warning that several examples in the draft could lead to inconsistent application of the legislation.
Amnesty International has urged Syria's transitional authorities to suspend the country's cybercrime law until it is amended to comply with international human rights standards, arguing that the legislation continues to criminalize protected online expression despite recent procedural reforms.
ARTICLE 19 has criticised a ruling by Italy's Court of Cassation that upheld the civil liability of a journalist for defamatory comments posted by third parties on his Facebook page, arguing that the decision could have significant implications for online freedom of expression.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has approved a new technical recommendation establishing functional, networking, security, and AI-related requirements for smart school management systems. The standard provides a common framework for deploying digital technologies in educational environments while emphasising cybersecurity, operational resilience, and privacy protection.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
