Apple and Meta oppose Canadian bill over potential access to encrypted data
Apple and Meta Platforms say proposed legislation in Canada could force technology companies to create technical access mechanisms that weaken encrypted services.
ICANN opens call for 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect positions
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 negotiators agree targeted revisions to AI Act implementation timelines and obligations
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.
Coalition warns UK online safety plans could weaken open internet architecture
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 joins Budapest Convention on cybercrime
Papua New Guinea has acceded to the Convention on Cybercrime, becoming the 82nd state party to the international cybercrime treaty.
ARTICLE 19 report warns domain suspensions risk enabling online censorship
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.
UN to review Solomon Islands’ human rights record under fourth UPR cycle
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.
Media groups urge EU to revise proposed consent rules in Digital Omnibus
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.
ITU adopts new standard on measuring ICT impact on climate goals
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.
ARIN releases documentation from latest policy discussions on internet number resources
The American Registry for Internet Numbers has made public the full documentation from its recent ARIN 57 meeting, offering insight into ongoing coordination of IP address policy and resource management.
