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European Parliament moves forward with cybercrime protocol ratification

By Misa Stankovic|2023-01-12T15:15:17+00:00January17 12, 2023|

The European Parliament's civil liberties committee voted to ratify the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime. The Protocol allows for emergency mutual assistance, joint investigations, and evidence collection via videoconference between signatory states. Civil society organizations criticized the Protocol for potential conflicts with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, while the European Data Protection Supervisor highlighted safeguards within the text.

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Meta partners with Nigerian organisations to combat disinformation ahead of 2023 elections

By Misa Stankovic|2022-12-08T10:32:43+00:00December43 8, 2022|

Meta announced they will partner with the Independent National Elections Commission (INEC), civil society groups, and local radio stations to combat the spread of disinformation and protect the integrity of the Nigerian 2023 general elections.

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Apple will not scan iCloud photos for CSAM

By Misa Stankovic|2022-12-07T09:24:16+00:00December16 7, 2022|

Apple cancels its plan to scan iCloud photos for CSAM, focusing on its Communication Safety feature.

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Pakistani website blocked after investigating the country’s army chief

By Misa Stankovic|2022-11-24T10:39:21+00:00November21 24, 2022|

The Pakistani investigative site 'Fact Focus' was completely unreachable for more than 20 hours after publishing its 'Bajwa Leaks' story. The story detailed the immense fortune accumulated by Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa's family since he became the Chief of Army Staff.

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Ethereum Climate Platform launched at COP27

By Misa Stankovic|2022-11-17T15:48:06+00:00November06 17, 2022|

A recently launched Ethereum Climate Platform aims to offset Ethereum’s historic carbon footprint by incentivising and funding green projects to combat climate change.

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U.S. Department of Commerce appoints members for new IoT Advisory Board

By Misa Stankovic|2022-10-24T03:11:00+00:00October00 24, 2022|

U.S. Department of Commerce appoints 16 experts to advise the IoT Federal Working Group on IoT development policies, benefits for the U.S., small businesses, and international opportunities.

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Civil society organisations urge EU not to delay development of a Council of Europe Treaty on AI

By Misa Stankovic|2022-10-18T15:06:29+00:00October29 18, 2022|

A coalition of eight civil society organisations has issued a joint statement in response to EU member states' actions at the second plenary meeting of the Council of Europe's Committee on AI.

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NATO establishes review board to govern responsible use of AI

By Misa Stankovic|2022-10-13T14:57:00+00:00October00 13, 2022|

NATO establishes a Review Board to govern responsible use of AI and data, decided during the meeting of Defense Ministers in Brussels. The board will develop certification standards aligning with NATO's Principles of Responsible Use, fostering quality controls, risk mitigation, and trustworthy AI systems. Each member state will appoint a national nominee from various sectors to serve on the board.

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The second Summit for Information and Democracy will be held on the sidelines of the UNGA

By Misa Stankovic|2022-09-19T10:51:23+00:00September23 19, 2022|

The Second Summit of the Partnership for Information and Democracy will be held on September 22, 2022, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. It is currently supported by 45 countries and serves as a framework for multilateral reflection on the implementation of democratic guarantees in the global communication and information space. The Summit aims for better coordination in creating a safe democratic digital space.

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Results of the accreditation of stakeholders to the OEWG 2021-2025 raises concerns

By Misa Stankovic|2022-07-21T14:27:00+00:00July00 21, 2022|

Accreditation results of stakeholders for the OEWG 2021-2025 raise concerns, with only 54 out of 86 entities approved to participate. Vetoed organizations include notable names such as Microsoft and the World Economic Forum, prompting 28 organizations to pen a letter urging the Chair to reconsider the decision and allow broader multistakeholder involvement in the process.

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