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.
Instagram calls for EU-wide teen protection rules
Parents favour app store-level protections over in-app controls, says Instagram-backed survey.
OpenOP: ETSI’s open-source platform for 6G
The group should address critical challenges in next-generation network development by fostering collaboration across telecom operators, cloud providers, and AI developers through a neutral, vendor-agnostic environment.
The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications updates VHCN guidelines to reflect 5G and Network Advances
BEREC is revising its guidelines for classifying Very High Capacity Networks (VHCNs), updating criteria for both fixed and mobile networks, particularly 5G.
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria calls for unified regulation and telecom reform
ATCON urges unified regulation to tackle overlapping policies, boost local talent, and protect infrastructure for a stronger Nigerian telecom sector.
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reverses course on data privacy and digital payment oversight
While proponents believe this will benefit the financial industry and promote innovation, critics express concern over the potential risks to consumer rights and data privacy.
