ARTICLE 19 report warns domain suspensions risk enabling online censorship

By |2026-05-07T08:02:51+00:00May50 7, 2026|

A report by ARTICLE 19 finds that governments are increasingly using DNS-level interventions to block entire websites, raising concerns about proportionality, transparency, and freedom of expression.

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UN to review Solomon Islands’ human rights record under fourth UPR cycle

By |2026-05-06T12:54:41+00:00May40 6, 2026|

The United Nations Human Rights Council will assess the Solomon Islands’ human rights situation on 11 May as part of the ongoing Universal Periodic Review process.

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Media groups urge EU to revise proposed consent rules in Digital Omnibus

By |2026-05-07T08:03:31+00:00May07 6, 2026|

A coalition led by the European Broadcasting Union warns that planned data consent restrictions could limit how media organisations interact with audiences and deliver services.

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ITU adopts new standard on measuring ICT impact on climate goals

By |2026-05-06T12:32:39+00:00May39 6, 2026|

A new recommendation from the International Telecommunication Union sets out methods to assess how digital technologies contribute to emissions reduction across sectors, while highlighting both benefits and potential trade-offs.

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ARIN releases documentation from latest policy discussions on internet number resources

By |2026-05-06T12:16:13+00:00May12 6, 2026|

The American Registry for Internet Numbers has made public the full documentation from its recent ARIN 57 meeting, offering insight into ongoing coordination of IP address policy and resource management.

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EU and Armenia sign connectivity partnership with focus on digital infrastructure and security

By |2026-05-06T12:07:35+00:00May34 6, 2026|

A new agreement between the EU and Armenia aims to expand digital, transport, and energy links while strengthening economic and security cooperation.

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Publishers sue Meta over alleged use of copyrighted works in AI training

By |2026-05-07T09:22:30+00:00May46 6, 2026|

A group of major publishers has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging that its AI models were trained on millions of copyrighted texts without permission.

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GigaLaw report finds surge in domain disputes driven by large UDRP cases

By |2026-05-07T08:34:19+00:00May00 6, 2026|

A report by GigaLaw shows a sharp rise in disputed domain names under the UDRP, linked to a small number of high-volume complaints and ongoing cybersquatting activity.

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ICANN launches RFP for financial and operational checks in 2026 domain round

By |2026-05-07T08:31:45+00:00May59 6, 2026|

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is seeking external providers to assess applicants’ financial and operational capacity in the upcoming round of new domain name applications.

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