India establishes expert committee to inform AI governance framework

By |2026-05-06T14:44:59+00:00April00 24, 2026|

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has set up a new advisory body to support national AI governance, linking technical expertise with policy development and international engagement.

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W3C publishes draft authentication standards for Linked Web Storage

By |2026-04-28T14:05:19+00:00April35 24, 2026|

New draft specifications outline how applications can securely authenticate users within the Linked Web Storage ecosystem using multiple identity frameworks.

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ENISA updates framework for assessing national cybersecurity capabilities

By |2026-04-30T10:31:34+00:00April02 24, 2026|

ENISA has released NCAF 2.0, an updated framework and online tool to help national authorities assess cybersecurity strategy implementation and maturity.

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Italy issues guidelines requiring consent for email tracking pixels

By |2026-04-23T14:57:21+00:00April20 23, 2026|

Italy’s data protection authority has introduced new rules requiring organisations to inform users and obtain consent before using tracking pixels in emails.

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Civil society groups call for stronger participation in UN AI governance dialogue

By |2026-04-28T14:01:46+00:00April23 23, 2026|

More than 40 organisations have urged UN member states to ensure meaningful multistakeholder participation in the Global Dialogue on AI governance.

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EU Commission launches Digital Europe call on information integrity research

By |2026-04-28T13:29:00+00:00April20 23, 2026|

A new EU funding call aims to support research and tools to better understand and respond to online manipulation and disinformation.

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AFRINIC invites applications for fellowship programme at Africa Internet Summit 2026

By |2026-04-23T08:51:01+00:00April21 23, 2026|

Applications are open for a fellowship supporting participation in internet governance and technical discussions at AFRINIC-37 in Nairobi.

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Amnesty International report points to growing role of AI and platforms in human rights challenges

By |2026-04-22T19:19:37+00:00April36 22, 2026|

Amnesty International has published its annual global report examining human rights developments in 2025 and early 2026, documenting patterns of conflict, repression, and systemic inequality worldwide. Within this broader context, the report highlights the growing role of digital technologies in shaping human rights outcomes. It finds that governments and corporate actors are increasingly using digital [...]

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EU Commission launches register to improve access to protected public data

By |2026-04-22T19:12:21+00:00April20 22, 2026|

The European Commission has introduced a new register to help users find and understand access conditions for protected datasets held by public authorities.

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