Australia bans Kaspersky software on government systems over security risks
Australia has banned Kaspersky software from government systems, citing security risks.
NRO publishes full report and data from ICP-2 principles questionnaire
The Number Resource Organization has released its qualitative analysis and full datasets from the consultation on proposed updates to ICP-2, marking a key step toward revising the principles that guide the recognition of Regional Internet Registries.
Global Digital Justice Forum urges rights-based, independent and inclusive design for UN AI scientific panel
Members of the Global Digital Justice Forum have submitted a joint response to the UN survey on the terms of reference for the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. They call for transparent and independent governance structures, exclusion of industry-backed actors, strong human-rights foundations and coordinated, evidence-based global policymaking that avoids symbolic advisory bodies and delivers enforceable accountability.
EU court sides with Italy in Google antitrust case
A ruling against the US giant that emphasizes fair competition and platform interoperability.
Civil society urges EU negotiators to strengthen GDPR enforcement rules, warning against missed opportunity to rein in Big Tech
The groups argue that without clear, rights-focused procedures, the GDPR will remain strong in theory but weak in practice, leaving individuals without meaningful ways to enforce their data rights.
Waze faces stricter EU rules as platform reaches key user threshold
After surpassing 50 million monthly users, Waze is required to strengthen its content moderation efforts.
US lawmakers criticise EU’s Digital Markets Act
Jim Jordan and Scott Fitzgerald question EU rules on Big Tech.
Overview of AI policy in 15 jurisdictions
These approaches illustrate a global shift towards embracing AI’s transformative potential while considering the ethical and societal implications, fostering international cooperation to future-proof technological advancements.
GPD and ECNL call for rights-based design of UN’s new AI governance bodies
Global Partners Digital and the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law have submitted a detailed joint response to the UN consultation on the creation of two new global AI governance mechanisms: the AI Scientific Panel and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Their submission argues that both bodies must be anchored in international human rights law, structurally designed to ensure meaningful civil-society participation, and built around transparent, balanced and globally representative processes.
Stricter rules for WhatsApp after EU designation
EU violations could cost WhatsApp up to 6% of global revenue.
