ISOC’s message is pragmatic. Lock in what works (an inclusive IGF and an open, interoperable internet), fix what’s missing (predictable funding and continuous stakeholder access to the drafting table), and avoid reopening old arguments by re-using previously agreed UN language wherever possible.
Through its recommendations, the Digital Empowerment Foundation calls for a digital future that is inclusive, rights-based, and fair. It emphasises that connectivity alone is not enough - people also need affordable devices, local content, accessible technology, and opportunities to participate in shaping digital policies.
In its official submission to the WSIS+20 zero draft, ARTICLE 19 calls for clearer human rights obligations, stronger accountability for both states and companies, and greater inclusion of civil society in shaping the future of global digital governance.
Updated NIST password advice prioritises usability, security, and employee training.
Approved by the OECD Digital Policy Committee in July 2025, the report examines the full range of mechanisms used to gather data for machine learning - from user-provided information and voluntary data donations to commercial data licensing, open datasets, and large-scale web scraping.
The Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) has called on governments and the United Nations to strengthen commitments on media freedom, journalist protection, and digital rights in the forthcoming WSIS+20 outcome document. In its detailed submission to the Zero Draft, dated 3 October 2025, GFMD argues that independent journalism and access to reliable information must [...]
The Tallinn workshop examined the intersection of AI, security and rights, with the FRA updating participants on its ongoing projects under the EU AI Act.
Creative associations argue that AI threatens jobs as companies adopt automated dubbing tools, with some studios already closing due to competition from AI-driven firms.
The 2025 European Cybersecurity Month launches with a renewed emphasis on phishing, calling on citizens and organisations to sharpen their defences.
AGID’s recommendations reflect a broader European view that digital governance must become more integrated, accountable, and rights-based. They aim to make the WSIS+20 outcome not just a reaffirmation of principles, but a practical roadmap that aligns existing UN efforts and ensures long-term institutional stability.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
