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.
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.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has published WCAG Evaluation Methodology (WCAG-EM) 2.0 as a Group Note, providing a structured approach for assessing whether websites and other digital products conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.
The Association for Progressive Communications has submitted recommendations urging the UN Human Rights Committee to strengthen protections for digital civic space, online association, and technology-related human rights risks in its draft interpretation of the right to freedom of association.
The Council of the European Union has adopted a temporary regulation allowing online service providers to resume the voluntary detection, reporting, and removal of child sexual abuse material while negotiations continue on a permanent legal framework.
The European Union has extended its temporary legal framework allowing online communication providers to voluntarily detect, report, and remove child sexual abuse material, while negotiations continue on permanent legislation.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
