European Commission publishes draft guidance on AI Act transparency obligations

By |2026-05-13T10:17:30+00:00May51 8, 2026|

The European Commission has released draft guidelines explaining how transparency requirements under Article 50 of the EU AI Act should apply to AI-generated content and user interactions with AI systems.

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ENISA expands European role in global vulnerability tracking system

By |2026-05-14T11:45:27+00:00May30 8, 2026|

European Union Agency for Cybersecurity has added four new organisations to the global CVE vulnerability identification system under its coordination framework, expanding Europe’s operational role in cybersecurity vulnerability management.

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Digital rights groups warn UK age-gating plans could reshape access to the open web

By |2026-05-11T11:07:11+00:00May44 8, 2026|

A coalition of digital rights organisations and technology companies argues that proposed UK measures on online harms could expand age verification requirements across core internet services, with implications for privacy, access, and interoperability.

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Apple and Meta oppose Canadian bill over potential access to encrypted data

By |2026-05-11T11:03:56+00:00May42 8, 2026|

Apple and Meta Platforms say proposed legislation in Canada could force technology companies to create technical access mechanisms that weaken encrypted services.

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ICANN opens call for 2027 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect positions

By |2026-05-11T10:34:54+00:00May04 8, 2026|

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.

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EU negotiators agree targeted revisions to AI Act implementation timelines and obligations

By |2026-05-13T10:08:15+00:00May13 8, 2026|

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.

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Coalition warns UK online safety plans could weaken open internet architecture

By |2026-05-11T11:22:10+00:00May15 7, 2026|

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.

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ARTICLE 19 report warns domain suspensions risk enabling online censorship

By |2026-05-07T08:02:51+00:00May50 7, 2026|

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.

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UN to review Solomon Islands’ human rights record under fourth UPR cycle

By |2026-05-06T12:54:41+00:00May40 6, 2026|

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.

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