California social media ban draws criticism over privacy and free expression

By |2026-09-25T08:57:59+00:00September37 17, 2026|

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1709 into law on 10 September, introducing restrictions that effectively prevent people under 16 from using social media platforms. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and other civil society groups criticised the measure, arguing that it could limit young people's access to information and online communities. EFF said that online [...]

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INTERPOL backs new international alliance against cyber-enabled fraud

By |2026-09-15T14:11:28+00:00September27 15, 2026|

INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza has welcomed the establishment of a new international alliance aimed at strengthening cooperation against telecom and cyber fraud.

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Bangladesh seeks public input on proposed cyber law changes

By |2026-09-15T14:10:13+00:00September36 15, 2026|

Bangladesh has opened a public consultation on amendments to the Cyber Protection Act 2026 that would introduce a new offence for circulating online ‘rumours’ and revise rules on disinformation and other online content.

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European digital rights groups call on EU to address Canada’s encryption bill

By |2026-09-15T09:27:26+00:00September25 15, 2026|

Sixteen European civil society organisations are calling on EU institutions to oppose surveillance and data retention provisions in Canada’s Bill C-22, warning that the legislation could affect European providers and users.

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BRICS sets out digital priorities in New Delhi Declaration

By |2026-09-15T09:19:43+00:00September41 15, 2026|

The BRICS countries have adopted a declaration outlining cooperation on digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI governance, digital skills, connectivity and other emerging technologies.

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W3C advances WebAuthn Level 4 with first public working draft

By |2026-09-15T09:14:42+00:00September41 15, 2026|

The W3C Web Authentication Working Group has published the first public working draft of WebAuthn Level 4, outlining an API for web applications to create and use public key credentials for strong user authentication.

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Anthropic finds AI automating more stages of cyberattacks

By |2026-09-15T09:10:10+00:00September09 15, 2026|

Anthropic reports that malicious actors are using AI to carry out and coordinate more stages of cyberattacks, from reconnaissance and exploitation to credential theft and data exfiltration.

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ICANN87 programme released ahead of October meeting in Bali

By |2026-09-15T08:43:07+00:00September05 15, 2026|

ICANN has published the schedule for its 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will take place in Bali from 17–22 October with both in-person and remote participation.

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KICTANet report highlights misinformation risks in Kenya’s alternative media

By |2026-09-30T06:24:09+00:00September23 15, 2026|

A new report by the Kenya ICT Action Network examines how alternative media platforms are changing political news consumption ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. It identifies gaps in editorial standards and accountability that can allow misleading content to spread across social media and other online channels.

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The 2024 Global Information Society Watch Special Edition on WSIS+20 is out.

By |2026-09-30T06:08:14+00:00September00 15, 2026|

The publication looks at how the digital landscape has changed since WSIS and explores questions around digital justice, human rights, democracy, inclusion and the future of digital cooperation.

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