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 American Registry for Internet Numbers has opened applications for the ARIN 57 Fellowship Program, offering a structured learning opportunity for individuals interested in Internet governance and number resource policy. The programme combines mentoring, virtual sessions and participation in the ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting in April 2026.
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.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked X to remove obscene material linked to the misuse of its AI service Grok and to comply with India’s IT Act and intermediary rules.
China’s National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee has launched a public consultation on a draft practice guide setting out a data security capability maturity model for industrial enterprises.
The Indian government has formally classified key customs and tax digital systems as Critical Information Infrastructure under the Information Technology Act, strengthening legal protections for platforms central to customs clearance and indirect tax administration.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
