WhatsApp ad rollout in EU slower than global pace amid privacy scrutiny
NOYB accuses Meta of bypassing EU user consent rules.
Civil society pushes for digital rights and justice in WSIS+20 review at IGF 2025
As global civil society leaders converge to reshape the digital rights landscape, their bold proposals signal a pivotal moment in the future of internet governance.
The 20th IGF 2025 kicks of in Norway
With five days of sessions, workshops, and community exchanges ahead, IGF 2025 promises to be a pivotal moment for assessing progress and charting a collaborative path for the next era of digital governance.
France’s data watchdog issues AI guidance on legal basis and web scraping
The guidance focuses on two areas critical to AI model development: the legal basis for processing personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the collection of data through web scraping.
Toward trust and oversight in advanced AI: UN’s Scientific Advisory Board explores frontier AI verification
By framing verification as a technically grounded and politically relevant objective, the Scientific Advisory Board contributes to an emerging conversation about how the world might manage the development of frontier AI without compromising security or fairness.
G7 privacy authorities reaffirm commitment to data protection and responsible innovation
A key output of the meeting was the adoption of a statement titled Promoting Responsible Innovation and Protecting Children by Prioritizing Privacy, which underscores the importance of integrating privacy protections from the outset in technological development.
G7 Leaders issue joint statement on AI for prosperity
A major outcome of the meeting was a pledge to pursue a coordinated effort to guide the responsible development and adoption of AI—aimed at boosting economic growth, improving public services, and strengthening global cooperation, while also addressing the social, environmental, and ethical challenges of rapid technological change.
ICANN83 Prague Communique: GAC raises concerns over data access, equity, and oversight
The Communiqué touches on key issues such as privacy, data access, digital security, and internet governance, all areas of deep relevance to civil society.
EU reaches agreement on cross-border GDPR enforcement reform
The provisional deal now awaits formal approval by both the Council and the European Parliament. Once adopted, the new regulation will come into force across all member states.
EU seeks experts for new scientific panel to oversee AI Act implementation
This initiative marks a formal step toward structured oversight of high-risk AI systems in the EU, embedding expert-led evaluation mechanisms into the regulatory architecture envisioned by the AI Act.
