The Council of Europe has created a new intergovernmental body, the Steering Committee for New and Emerging Digital Technologies, to coordinate work on digital technologies and oversee implementation of key AI governance instruments from 2026.
The European Commission has proposed extending the EU’s Interim Regulation that allows online service providers to voluntarily detect and report child sexual abuse. The extension aims to avoid a legal gap while negotiations on permanent legislation continue.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that footage captured by body-worn cameras constitutes direct collection of personal data under the GDPR. The judgment requires immediate disclosure to individuals whose data is recorded, with implications for the use of mobile surveillance technologies across the EU.
The RDF & SPARQL Working Group has published a first draft Group Note on RDF 1.2 interoperability. The document provides detailed guidance on how to maintain compatibility across different RDF versions and profiles as the specification evolves.
The UK Joint Committee on Human Rights has raised concerns with the Home Secretary over police use of facial recognition technology, focusing on the inclusion of children on watchlists and evidence of racial bias in algorithmic performance. The Committee has asked the government to clarify safeguards, oversight, and plans for legislation.
Mozambique is developing a national artificial intelligence strategy with technical support from UNESCO. The initiative aims to guide the ethical and inclusive use of AI as part of the country’s broader digital transformation agenda.
The World Bank Group has approved a $50 million project aimed at modernising Sri Lanka’s digital public services and strengthening its digital economy. The initiative focuses on digital government infrastructure, skills development, and support for the country’s technology sector.
A new edition of the Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy sets out updated guidance for governments on planning, implementing, and reviewing national cybersecurity policies. The document reflects a multistakeholder effort involving international organisations, public institutions, the private sector, academia, and civil society.
ICANN is seeking community feedback on revised Trademark Clearinghouse Requirements, which introduce updates tied to the next expansion of the gTLD space and implement key rights-protection recommendations from earlier policy work.
The European Commission has renewed its data protection adequacy decisions with the United Kingdom, allowing personal data to continue flowing freely between the EU and the UK. The renewed decisions will apply until the end of 2031, subject to periodic review.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
