AFRINIC opens second consultation on proposed constitutional amendments
AFRINIC has opened a second community consultation on proposed amendments to its Constitution, with feedback accepted until 21 August 2026.
US expands private-sector role in offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum creating a new US government programme to use cyber operations against foreign-based transnational criminal organisations. The programme will also allow vetted private companies to contribute threat intelligence and propose offensive cyber operations under federal direction and control.
RIPE NCC opens registration for October 2026 General Meeting
Registration is open for the RIPE NCC General Meeting, taking place online and in Sofia from 28 to 30 October 2026 alongside RIPE 93.
Reports of fake sexual images involving children rise in the UK
More British children are reporting that nude or sexual images of themselves have been faked or digitally manipulated, with reports involving suspected manipulated imagery already exceeding the total recorded in 2025.
UN calls for stronger safeguards for children as AI creates new online risks
A new UN brief warns that existing child online safety measures are struggling to keep pace with AI-related risks, including disinformation, manipulation, exploitation and opaque recommendation systems.
ICANN’s 2026 new gTLD application window closes on 12 August
ICANN's application period for the 2026 round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains Program closes on 12 August 2026, with applicants also required to meet separate deadlines for payment of the evaluation fee.
ICANN seeks public input on integrating domain names with alternative naming systems
ICANN is seeking public feedback on a technical study examining whether internet domain names can be linked to alternative naming systems without compromising the security and stability of the Domain Name System.
Philippines consults on updated privacy impact assessment guidelines
The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission has opened a consultation on draft rules that would expand and clarify when organisations must conduct privacy impact assessments for high-risk personal data processing.
EU urges Meta and TikTok to strengthen monitoring and fact-checking
The European Commission has called on Meta and TikTok to increase monitoring and strengthen cooperation with fact-checkers during crisis situations, following a wave of disinformation linked to the recent Ceuta border crisis.
AFRINIC calls for nominations to Policy Development Appeal Committee
AFRINIC is seeking community nominations for three positions on its Policy Development Appeal Committee, which handles appeals related to decisions made by Policy Development Working Group chairs.
