CJEU rules WhatsApp may directly challenge EDPB decisions

By |2026-03-02T11:33:51+00:00February20 12, 2026|

The Court of Justice of the European Union has held that WhatsApp can seek annulment of a European Data Protection Board decision before EU courts, clarifying companies’ standing in cross-border GDPR enforcement cases.

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EU Commission publishes guidelines on platform obligations under European Media Freedom Act

By |2026-03-02T11:32:04+00:00February55 11, 2026|

The European Commission has issued implementation guidelines for Article 18 of the European Media Freedom Act, clarifying how large online platforms must operationalise self-declaration mechanisms for recognised media providers.

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EU Digital Networks Act may increase administrative burden on telecom regulators

By |2026-02-18T14:39:50+00:00February48 11, 2026|

A European Commission assessment indicates that the proposed Digital Networks Act could introduce additional reporting and compliance obligations for national telecom regulators, raising questions about whether the reform will simplify oversight as intended.

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EU Commission launches EU Action Plan Against Cyberbullying

By |2026-02-24T13:37:49+00:00February56 11, 2026|

The European Commission has introduced a new Action Plan to address cyberbullying, focusing on reporting tools, national coordination, and preventive measures across the EU.

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Open letter urges EU lawmakers to retain AI Act transparency safeguard

By |2026-02-11T10:16:40+00:00February40 11, 2026|

More than 50 organisations and individual experts have signed an open letter calling on EU legislators to reject proposed amendments in the AI Omnibus that would remove a transparency requirement for high-risk AI systems.

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ENISA updates international strategy to strengthen EU cybersecurity cooperation

By |2026-02-11T10:47:46+00:00February47 10, 2026|

The revised international strategy aligns ENISA’s external engagement with EU cybersecurity policy, focusing on partnerships that support a higher common level of cybersecurity across the Union.

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Canadian doctors warn of health risks linked to AI-generated medical advice

By |2026-02-11T09:53:14+00:00February32 10, 2026|

A new survey commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association finds growing reliance on artificial intelligence for health information, with many respondents reporting misinformation and negative health outcomes.

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ICANN publishes schedule for ICANN85 Community Forum in Mumbai

By |2026-02-09T15:33:17+00:00February16 9, 2026|

ICANN has released the full programme for the ICANN85 Community Forum, which will take place in March 2026 as a hybrid meeting in Mumbai, with both in-person and remote participation options.

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ICANN and UNESCO publish global schedule for Universal Acceptance Day 2026

By |2026-02-09T15:25:58+00:00February13 9, 2026|

ICANN and UNESCO have released the programme for Universal Acceptance Day 2026, a global series of events focused on making the Internet work equally well for all languages and writing systems. The initiative will run through May and include events in more than 30 countries.

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China proposes stricter cybercrime law including post-sentence exit bans

By |2026-02-11T09:45:21+00:00February20 7, 2026|

A draft bill would allow Chinese authorities to bar convicted cybercriminals from leaving the country for up to three years after serving their sentences, expanding enforcement powers and targeting cross-border online fraud networks.

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