New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner has issued a new legal framework governing the automated use of biometrics, aiming to safeguard personal privacy while supporting responsible innovation.
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is engaged in a legal battle with the Indian government over increased internet censorship under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration.
Debate grows over government-funded reporting centres and their role in online content moderation
A coalition of creative organisations has asked the European Commission to reconsider parts of the implementation process under Article 53 of the AI Act.
The Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS has submitted extensive joint input to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, calling for the zero draft to be firmly anchored in international human rights law, strengthened on digital inclusion, and more explicit about the role of the multistakeholder model and the IGF. The coalition presents detailed language proposals across key themes, urging clearer commitments to human rights, meaningful connectivity, platform accountability, Global Majority participation and integration of the Global Digital Compact into the WSIS framework.
Britain's recently enacted Online Safety Act, designed to safeguard children and curb illegal digital content, is drawing sharp criticism from tech platforms and free speech advocates.
New EU rules enter into force 2 August, introducing penalties and national oversight under the AI Act's gradual rollout.
The European Commission has issued an opinion confirming that the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice meets the requirements of Articles 53 and 55 of the AI Act. While non-binding, the Code is expected to play a key role in helping AI model providers demonstrate compliance with new EU obligations on transparency, copyright, and systemic risk management.
Studies suggest screen time alone does not harm children’s brains, challenging long-held views about tech and mental health.
New measures aim to reduce risks when sharing documents containing hidden personal information
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
