A coalition of digital rights organisations and technology companies argues that proposed UK measures on online harms could expand age verification requirements across core internet services, with implications for privacy, access, and interoperability.
Apple and Meta Platforms say proposed legislation in Canada could force technology companies to create technical access mechanisms that weaken encrypted services.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is seeking candidates to lead its 2027 Nominating Committee, which is responsible for selecting key leadership positions across the ICANN ecosystem.
EU institutions have reached a provisional agreement on amendments to the Artificial Intelligence Act, adjusting deadlines, supervisory responsibilities, and compliance requirements for high-risk AI systems.
A group of civil society organisations and technology companies argues that proposed UK age-verification measures could reshape how users access online services, while expanding privacy and security risks.
Papua New Guinea has acceded to the Convention on Cybercrime, becoming the 82nd state party to the international cybercrime treaty.
A report by ARTICLE 19 finds that governments are increasingly using DNS-level interventions to block entire websites, raising concerns about proportionality, transparency, and freedom of expression.
The United Nations Human Rights Council will assess the Solomon Islands’ human rights situation on 11 May as part of the ongoing Universal Periodic Review process.
A coalition led by the European Broadcasting Union warns that planned data consent restrictions could limit how media organisations interact with audiences and deliver services.
A new recommendation from the International Telecommunication Union sets out methods to assess how digital technologies contribute to emissions reduction across sectors, while highlighting both benefits and potential trade-offs.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
