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Brazil’s Data Protection watchdog fines TikTok over the mishandling of minors’ personal data

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Brazil’s Data Protection watchdog fines TikTok over the mishandling of minors’ personal data

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-26T17:26:12+00:00August46 25, 2026|

The Agência Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD) imposed a fine of R$ 153.7 million on ByteDance, the controller of TikTok, for alleged breaches of Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados in relation to the processing of children’s and adolescents’ personal data. The sanction, published on 25 August 2026, also orders the deletion of irregularly collected data and requires ByteDance to implement a compliance plan.

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W3C publishes Web Authentication Level 3 as a web standard

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W3C publishes Web Authentication Level 3 as a web standard

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-25T14:21:41+00:00August39 25, 2026|

The latest version of the Web Authentication standard provides a framework for websites to use public key credentials and authenticators for stronger and more secure user authentication.

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Registration opens for APNIC 62

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Registration opens for APNIC 62

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-25T14:10:39+00:00August38 25, 2026|

APNIC 62 will take place in Mumbai and online in September 2026, bringing together workshops, partner meetings, a conference and APNIC’s policy and membership discussions.

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TikTok and ByteDance agree US $400 million settlement with US Department of Justice

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TikTok and ByteDance agree US $400 million settlement with US Department of Justice

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-26T17:48:38+00:00August11 24, 2026|

TikTok and its parent ByteDance have agreed to pay US$400 million to settle a United States Department of Justice lawsuit alleging violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The settlement provides for an immediate payment of US$300 million and a further US$100 million linked to a 2019 Federal Trade Commission order.

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Lesotho moves from AI policy to national strategy and digital infrastructure planning

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Lesotho moves from AI policy to national strategy and digital infrastructure planning

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-28T15:40:45+00:00August40 24, 2026|

Lesotho is moving towards implementing its recently finalised AI policy by developing a national AI strategy alongside plans for a national data centre, with a focus on infrastructure, skills and practical implementation.

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Pope Leo XIV warns AI could deepen technological dependence

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Pope Leo XIV warns AI could deepen technological dependence

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-24T15:23:26+00:00August25 24, 2026|

Pope Leo XIV has called for human-centred AI policies, warning that rapid technological development could increase dependence on wealthier countries and reinforce existing economic inequalities.

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South Korea and Mexico explore closer cooperation on AI

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South Korea and Mexico explore closer cooperation on AI

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-25T14:27:54+00:00August01 24, 2026|

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco in Seoul on 24 August 2024 to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, energy security and other areas, and called for strengthening the institutional foundation for trade and investment.

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W3C clears path for continued work on Open Screen Application Protocol

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W3C clears path for continued work on Open Screen Application Protocol

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-25T14:17:44+00:00August09 24, 2026|

A W3C Patent Advisory Group has recommended continuing work on the Open Screen Application Protocol after examining patent licensing issues that could affect the development of the proposed web standard.

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New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s

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New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-24T08:33:08+00:00August07 24, 2026|

New Zealand’s National Party plans to introduce legislation restricting social media access for children under 16, with platforms facing significant penalties for failing to comply.

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India and Brazil sign MoU on telecommunications and ICT cooperation

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India and Brazil sign MoU on telecommunications and ICT cooperation

By Boris Begovic|2026-08-25T14:38:14+00:00August46 22, 2026|

India’s Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia and Brazil’s Minister of Communications Frederico de Siqueira Filho signed a memorandum of understanding on 21 August 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and information and communications technologies (ICTs). The MoU creates a framework for exchanging information, experiences and best practices and for joint initiatives in areas such as spectrum and satellite‑orbit management, 5G, Open RAN, cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure.

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