Global survey reveals missed opportunities in gTLD adoption among marketers
Global survey finds 92% of marketers recognize opportunities delivered by generic top-level domains, but cost and awareness barriers remain ahead of 2026 application window.
France, Spain, and Greece push for EU-wide restrictions on children’s social media access
The policy paper from France, Spain, and Greece will be formally presented to other EU digital ministers during their meeting on 5 June 2025, where it is expected to generate significant discussion. The timing of this proposal is strategic, as it comes shortly after the Commission presented draft guidelines to protect minors under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
Australia: National Cyber Security guidance reframes geo-blocking in broader context
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has released new guidance urging organisations to use geo-blocking only as part of a broader, layered cybersecurity strategy, warning that IP-based location data is often unreliable and can lead to operational disruptions and misattributed threats.
Lords reject UK AI copyright bill again
The House of Lords insists AI development should not come at the expense of artists' rights and fair compensation.
ENISA unveils cyber stress testing handbook to strengthen critical infrastructure resilience under NIS2
ENISA has released a handbook on cyber stress testing to support national and sectoral authorities in assessing the cybersecurity and resilience of critical infrastructure under the NIS2 Directive.
France denies asking Telegram to censor Romanian conservatives
Pavel Durov says France asked to mute Romanian conservatives on Telegram
Japan approves preemptive cyberdefence law
The new legislation permits government monitoring of international IP traffic without accessing message content, aiming to prevent major disruptions from cyber threats.
EU to propose new rules and app to protect children online
The EU is drafting new guidelines and an age-verification app to enhance online safety and privacy for children.
Revised draft UNGA resolution for Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance
As negotiations advance among UN General Assembly members in New York, a revised draft resolution (rev1) has been issued outlining updated proposals for the terms of reference and modalities for the Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance. According to the revised draft, published on 15 May 2025, the Panel will comprise 40 members, to be appointed by an Independent Appointment Committee for a 3-year term. The Committee itself would consist of 10 members to be nominated by member states and elected by the Plenary on AI, and 10 members to be appointed by the Secretary-General. The (See more)
Ofcom launches investigations into Kick Online Entertainment for breach of UK online safety act
Providers of services in scope of the Act are required to assess the risk of people in the UK encountering illegal content on their service, and take appropriate steps to protect them from it.
