ICANN publishes prep week schedule ahead of ICANN86 Policy Forum
ICANN has released the schedule for its preparatory sessions leading up to the ICANN86 meeting, with a focus on policy updates and community engagement.
ICANN updates 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook with minor revisions
ICANN has introduced minor updates to the 2026 gTLD Applicant Guidebook, including corrections, added references, and fee details.
US lawmakers target data brokers and facial recognition in new surveillance bill
A proposed law would require warrants for accessing digital data and limit the use of biometric and commercial surveillance tools.
Open Rights Group warns of digital ID checkpoints under proposed UK age verification rules
New provisions backed by MPs could expand age checks across online services, raising concerns about privacy, data use, and effectiveness.
Norway plans social media ban for under-16s, shifts age checks to platforms
The Norwegian government will propose legislation requiring tech companies to verify users’ age and restrict access for children under 16.
Commission seeks feedback on Android interoperability measures under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission is consulting stakeholders on proposed measures requiring Google to enable greater interoperability between Android and third-party AI services.
India establishes expert committee to inform AI governance framework
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has set up a new advisory body to support national AI governance, linking technical expertise with policy development and international engagement.
W3C publishes draft authentication standards for Linked Web Storage
New draft specifications outline how applications can securely authenticate users within the Linked Web Storage ecosystem using multiple identity frameworks.
ENISA updates framework for assessing national cybersecurity capabilities
ENISA has released NCAF 2.0, an updated framework and online tool to help national authorities assess cybersecurity strategy implementation and maturity.
Italy issues guidelines requiring consent for email tracking pixels
Italy’s data protection authority has introduced new rules requiring organisations to inform users and obtain consent before using tracking pixels in emails.
