European Parliament moves to exclude encrypted chats from voluntary message scanning
The European Parliament has amended a proposed temporary exemption from EU privacy rules to exclude communications protected by end-to-end encryption.
Global South groups call for greater equity in international AI governance
The Global Digital Justice Forum and the Global South Alliance have called for a more inclusive approach to global AI governance, highlighting concerns about corporate concentration, unequal access to resources and the need for stronger participation from countries in the Global South.
ASO supports ICANN bylaw changes on IANA naming function reviews
The Address Supporting Organization has supported ICANN Fundamental Bylaws amendments to Articles 17 and 18 after finding no operational impact on the Internet number resources community.
European Parliament updates factsheet on EU digital agenda
The updated factsheet outlines how EU digital policy has moved from strategic planning to implementation of rules on platforms, data, AI, digital identity and cybersecurity.
Egypt assumes chairmanship of WSIS Forum 2026 in Geneva
Egypt has taken over the chairmanship of the WSIS Forum 2026, with Minister Raafat Hendy pledging to support digital cooperation, inclusion, AI governance and efforts to close digital divides.
WOUGNET report finds surveillance is restricting women’s public participation in Uganda
A Women of Uganda Network report documents suspected surveillance, account compromise and gender-based online attacks affecting women in public-facing roles. The study also identifies low institutional trust and a wider chilling effect on civic participation.
European Parliament supports narrower ePrivacy derogation for detecting child sexual abuse
The European Parliament has amended a proposed privacy exemption for voluntary online child sexual abuse detection, excluding communications protected by end-to-end encryption.
Spain launches international coalition on children’s rights and AI protection
Spain and partner countries and organisations have launched a UN-based coalition to promote child safety, rights protection and accountability in the development and use of AI.
European Commission takes four countries to EU court over NIS2 delays
Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands have been referred to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to fully transpose the NIS2 cybersecurity directive.
Kenya High Court finds parts of Cybercrimes Amendment Act unconstitutional
The High Court of Kenya has found two provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, incompatible with constitutional protections for freedom of expression and the principle of legality.
