ASO supports ICANN bylaw changes on IANA naming function reviews

By |2026-07-13T08:52:14+00:00July26 10, 2026|

The Address Supporting Organization has supported ICANN Fundamental Bylaws amendments to Articles 17 and 18 after finding no operational impact on the Internet number resources community.

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European Parliament updates factsheet on EU digital agenda

By |2026-07-10T07:50:01+00:00July00 10, 2026|

The updated factsheet outlines how EU digital policy has moved from strategic planning to implementation of rules on platforms, data, AI, digital identity and cybersecurity.

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Egypt assumes chairmanship of WSIS Forum 2026 in Geneva

By |2026-07-10T07:39:59+00:00July59 10, 2026|

Egypt has taken over the chairmanship of the WSIS Forum 2026, with Minister Raafat Hendy pledging to support digital cooperation, inclusion, AI governance and efforts to close digital divides.

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WOUGNET report finds surveillance is restricting women’s public participation in Uganda

By |2026-07-16T06:59:53+00:00July09 10, 2026|

A Women of Uganda Network report documents suspected surveillance, account compromise and gender-based online attacks affecting women in public-facing roles. The study also identifies low institutional trust and a wider chilling effect on civic participation.

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European Parliament supports narrower ePrivacy derogation for detecting child sexual abuse

By |2026-07-16T06:52:23+00:00July55 10, 2026|

The European Parliament has amended a proposed privacy exemption for voluntary online child sexual abuse detection, excluding communications protected by end-to-end encryption.

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Spain launches international coalition on children’s rights and AI protection

By |2026-07-10T08:04:06+00:00July08 9, 2026|

Spain and partner countries and organisations have launched a UN-based coalition to promote child safety, rights protection and accountability in the development and use of AI.

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European Commission takes four countries to EU court over NIS2 delays

By |2026-07-10T07:54:25+00:00July23 9, 2026|

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.

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Kenya High Court finds parts of Cybercrimes Amendment Act unconstitutional

By |2026-07-15T07:51:03+00:00July49 9, 2026|

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.

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European Commission presents action plan on cybersecurity and AI

By |2026-07-09T06:32:10+00:00July09 9, 2026|

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.

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