China launches World Data Organization to address global data governance
A new international platform based in Beijing aims to support cooperation on data governance, economic use of data, and cross-border data flows.
Australia issues guidance on applying online safety rules to digital services
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has released guidance to help service providers determine which online safety codes apply to their platforms under existing law.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation submission highlights risks to human rights defenders from digital regulation
A submission to the UN human rights office outlines how cybercrime laws, platform practices, and surveillance measures are affecting human rights defenders in the digital environment.
Commission confirms digital talks with US amid concerns over EU tech rule enforcement
The European Commission has confirmed ongoing discussions with the United States on digital policy cooperation, following reports suggesting potential US influence over enforcement of EU tech rules.
Report records rise in internet shutdowns across MENA in 2025
A new report by Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documents 52 internet shutdowns across the Middle East and North Africa in 2025, reflecting broader global trends.
Submission to UN details digital threats facing human rights defenders in India
A submission to the UN human rights office outlines how laws, surveillance, and online harms are affecting journalists, activists, and civil society actors in India.
ICANN launches tender for auctions in 2026 domain name expansion round
ICANN has issued a request for proposals to select a provider that will run auctions to resolve competing applications in the upcoming 2026 round of new domain names.
Global internet shutdowns reach record high in 2025, report finds
A new report documents at least 313 internet shutdowns across 52 countries in 2025, marking the highest number recorded to date.
Asia Pacific accounts for majority of global internet shutdowns in 2025, report finds
A new report shows that the Asia Pacific region recorded 195 internet shutdowns in 2025, representing the largest share of global incidents.
UN ICT security forum discusses procedures amid disagreement over facilitator roles
Member states at a UN meeting on ICT security debated procedural rules and the appointment of group facilitators, reflecting differing positions on how the new forum should operate.
