ICANN approves guidebook for next wave of internet domain extensions, targeting 2026 launch

By |2025-11-03T15:31:04+00:00November04 3, 2025|

The Applicant Guidebook sets the rules and requirements for organisations seeking to operate new domain extensions. It explains eligibility, application procedures, fees, evaluation steps, and dispute processes.

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EU launches RAISE virtual institute to coordinate artificial-intelligence research

By |2025-11-05T12:57:14+00:00November22 3, 2025|

Funded under Horizon Europe, RAISE brings together research talent and data resources to make the EU a global leader in AI-powered scientific innovation.

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Mexico’s proposed data-collection laws raise questions about privacy and oversight

By |2025-11-03T12:38:20+00:00November56 3, 2025|

Mexico is considering a package of laws that would expand government access to personal data and introduce new large-scale information systems.

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Civil-society coalitions issue summary statement stressing human rights at core of WSIS+20 process

By |2025-11-05T10:28:50+00:00November49 3, 2025|

The coalitions call for governments to retain explicit language referencing international human rights treaties and principles, including Article 19 on freedom of expression and gender equality commitments, in the WSIS+20 document.

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Canadian Government’s AI consultation sparks strong ppposition from civil society groups

By |2025-11-10T09:57:00+00:00November08 3, 2025|

In an open letter to Ministers Mélanie Joly and Evan Solomon, more than 100 organisations and experts call for a longer consultation period, a more representative task force, and a rewritten survey free of leading language. They argue that Canada’s AI strategy demands careful engagement on issues ranging from labour exploitation and algorithmic discrimination to privacy risks and environmental impacts.

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GSMA report: Digital reforms could add UGX 14.6 trillion to Uganda’s economy by 2030

By |2025-11-04T10:03:34+00:00November24 3, 2025|

The study, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Uganda, highlights the central role of mobile connectivity in Uganda’s digital economy.

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Italy lists online platforms required to verify users’ age before accessing adult content

By |2025-11-03T15:49:51+00:00November03 1, 2025|

The list issued on 31 October 2025 identifies 48 platforms that fall under the obligation.

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EU seeks public input to shape upcoming Quantum Act

By |2025-11-03T15:19:43+00:00November25 1, 2025|

The law will build on existing EU initiatives, including the Quantum Europe Strategy, the Chips Act, and the EuroHPC high-performance computing programme. It is also linked to the EU’s work on secure quantum communication infrastructure through projects like EuroQCI.

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Advocate General says privacy rights not breached by targeted seizure of work emails

By |2025-11-06T18:44:23+00:00November20 1, 2025|

An Advocate General of the CJEU has issued an opinion stating that national competition authorities may lawfully access employee emails without a court order, provided strong legal safeguards and proportionality checks are in place. The case, triggered by a challenge from Portuguese medical companies, raises important questions about the balance between privacy rights and competition-law enforcement across the EU.

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