A new draft specification explains how computers can more clearly describe and check the structure of data on the web, helping systems understand whether information is complete, valid, and consistent.
The World Wide Web Consortium has proposed turning a technical document on accessibility testing into an official web standard, making it easier to check whether websites are usable by people with disabilities.
The European Commission has opened a call for evidence on a new initiative aimed at strengthening open-source technologies and reducing the European Union’s dependence on non-EU digital infrastructure, as part of a broader push for technological sovereignty.
A newly published Generative AI Guide for Civil Society offers a practical framework to help civil society organisations navigate the risks and responsibilities associated with generative artificial intelligence, without encouraging its adoption.
The RIR Comparative Policy Overview 2025-Q4 offers a snapshot of how the five Regional Internet Registries are managing Internet number resources amid ongoing IPv4 scarcity, growing reliance on transfers, and stronger accountability requirements. While not a policy statement, the document highlights both convergence and persistent regional differences.
The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information has released a detailed questionnaire to support organisations in assessing legitimate interest as a legal basis for data processing under the GDPR.
ICANN will host two informational webinars in January 2026 to support prospective applicants and community members ahead of the opening of the 2026 New gTLD Program.
Open Rights Group is calling on UK lawmakers to include a digital sovereignty strategy in the Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill, warning that heavy reliance on US technology providers poses strategic risks to national infrastructure.
ICANN has launched a public request for proposal to appoint an independent quality control provider for evaluations under the 2026 New gTLD Program.
Nominations for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ Community Excellence Award close on 8 January 2026, recognising sustained contributions to ICANN’s multistakeholder model.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
