The European Telecommunications Standards Institute has released a new European Standard on AI cybersecurity, aiming to provide a common baseline for protecting AI systems against emerging digital threats across their entire lifecycle.
A policy paper published by CDT Europe examines how international and European legal frameworks address technology-facilitated gender-based violence. The paper finds that while recognition of online abuse as a human rights issue is increasing, fragmented laws and uneven enforcement continue to leave significant protection gaps.
Morocco is preparing to launch a national artificial intelligence strategy, Maroc IA 2030, aimed at modernising public services, strengthening digital skills and boosting economic competitiveness. The roadmap places AI at the centre of the country’s long-term digital development plans.
Published in January 2026 by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture, the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 argues that cybersecurity has moved decisively from the IT department to the boardroom. The report warns that artificial intelligence, geopolitics, and widening digital inequality are reshaping cyber risk in ways that affect economies, public services, and democratic institutions worldwide.
A closely watched EU data protection case involving pseudonymised data has concluded without a final judgment, after both parties withdrew their claims following guidance from the Court of Justice of the European Union.
The United Kingdom’s media regulator has published new guidance explaining how pornography websites must apply age checks under the Online Safety Act. The document clarifies where and how age verification should be placed to prevent children from accessing explicit content.
The European Commission has launched a public call for evidence to inform a forthcoming European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy. The initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty by addressing structural challenges facing open-source software and digital commons across the EU.
In a statement issued on 12 January 2026, the Internet Freedom Foundation cautioned that draft proposals for new smartphone security requirements in India could have far-reaching implications for user privacy, device security, and individual control over personal technology. The proposals, known as the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements, have been reported by Reuters but have not yet undergone public consultation.
In a press statement issued on 14 January 2026, Paradigm Initiative criticised the Ugandan authorities for imposing an internet shutdown and restricting media coverage in the days leading up to the general election. The organisation warns that these measures undermine digital rights, media freedom, and democratic participation at a critical moment.
France’s public health watchdog has concluded that social media has documented negative effects on adolescents’ mental health, particularly among girls. The findings add scientific weight to an ongoing policy debate in France over restricting access to social media for children under 15.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
