European Media Freedom Act enters into application across the EU to strengthen press independence and pluralism

By |2025-08-11T06:23:17+00:00August28 8, 2025|

On 8 August 2025, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) entered into application across the European Union, introducing a uniform legal framework to strengthen media independence, protect journalists, and promote pluralism. The regulation establishes new safeguards for editorial freedom, transparency in media ownership, and protection against unwarranted content removal by large online platforms.

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European Commission report examines AI’s role in future healthcare delivery

By |2025-08-11T06:17:27+00:00August24 8, 2025|

The European Commission has published a study on 8 August 2025 analysing the deployment of artificial intelligence in healthcare across the EU. The report reviews AI’s potential to improve service efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and patient care, while identifying persistent barriers such as data standardisation gaps, regulatory complexity, funding constraints, and varying levels of digital literacy. It outlines practical measures to support safe, ethical, and effective AI integration, including common data governance standards, dedicated centres of excellence, and coordinated funding mechanisms.

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UK updates cyber resilience guidance with CAF 4.0: A strategic tool for critical infrastructure protection

By |2025-08-07T07:55:40+00:00August51 7, 2025|

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released Version 4.0 of its Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), offering a refined, outcome-focused tool to help critical organisations manage cybersecurity risks and ensure operational resilience.

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UK initiative targets digital and financial exclusion among low-income adults

By |2025-08-07T10:13:52+00:00August26 6, 2025|

Good Things Foundation and People’s Partnership team up to boost online money management skills

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New Zealand introduces legal code to regulate use of biometric technologies

By |2025-08-06T08:30:17+00:00August17 6, 2025|

New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner has issued a new legal framework governing the automated use of biometrics, aiming to safeguard personal privacy while supporting responsible innovation.

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X challenges India’s expanded social media censorship in court

By |2025-08-06T08:35:12+00:00August00 6, 2025|

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is engaged in a legal battle with the Indian government over increased internet censorship under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration.

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