European Commission takes four countries to EU court over NIS2 delays
Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands have been referred to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to fully transpose the NIS2 cybersecurity directive.
Kenya High Court finds parts of Cybercrimes Amendment Act unconstitutional
The High Court of Kenya has found two provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, incompatible with constitutional protections for freedom of expression and the principle of legality.
RIPE opens call for host for RIPE 95 meeting in Madrid
Organisations in the RIPE NCC service region can apply to host RIPE 95, which will take place in Madrid from 15 to 19 November 2027.
European Commission presents action plan on cybersecurity and AI
The European Commission has set out an action plan to address cybersecurity risks linked to advanced AI models, while supporting their use for defence, testing, vulnerability management and European AI capabilities.
ICANN announces NextGen@ICANN87 participants for Bali meeting
ICANN has selected 12 university students from the Asia Pacific region to take part in the NextGen@ICANN Program during ICANN87 in Bali, Indonesia.
Rights groups urge EU action after Pegasus spyware found on former MEP’s phone
A joint statement by digital rights, media freedom and human rights groups says the reported targeting of former MEP Stelios Kouloglou shows that the EU has still not answered Europe’s spyware crisis.
ICANN reminds registry service providers of 12 August 2026 evaluation deadline
Registry service providers have until 12 August 2026 to apply for ICANN evaluation if they want to support applicants in the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.
EU publishes icons for labelling AI-generated content**
The European Commission has introduced a set of optional icons to help creators and publishers label certain AI-generated or manipulated content under the AI Act transparency rules.
ITU report says global connectivity is improving, but gaps remain
The International Telecommunication Union’s 2026 ICT Development Index shows progress toward universal and meaningful connectivity, while warning that digital divides remain significant.
ICANN opens registration for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Bali
ICANN87 will take place from 17 to 22 October 2026 in Bali, Indonesia, in a hybrid format, with in-person registration required by 14 October.
