ITU-T has revised Recommendation G.8020.3, incorporating by reference the 2022 edition of IEEE 802.3 and its subsequent amendments, covering Ethernet speeds up to 800 Gb/s and new physical layer specifications.
A draft EU–US agreement linked to visa-free travel would permit US access to national biometric databases and allow automated decision-making under certain safeguards, according to a document seen by Euractiv.
A coalition of more than 345 civil society organisations has urged Gabonese authorities to restore access to major social media platforms following a suspension announced on 17 February 2026.
The European Commission and the Irish Presidency of the Council will organise a month-long series of events on AI development and deployment across Europe, concluding with the European Apply AI Summit in Brussels.
The GDPR omnibus text no longer includes changes to the definition of personal data after resistance pushed the
Australia’s Cyber Security Centre has adopted new guidance outlining the cybersecurity implications of quantum computing and encouraging early preparation for post-quantum risks.
Several US organisations have urged Congress to reconsider proposals that would require mandatory age verification for online services, citing concerns about privacy, data security, and constitutional rights.
Italian authorities are examining possible age restrictions on social media as new data show high levels of self-reported digital addiction among teenagers.
The ICANN Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council held its meeting on 12 February 2026, addressing policy processes, work prioritisation, and coordination with other parts of the ICANN community.
The W3C CSS Working Group has published a First Public Working Draft of Selectors Level 5, outlining updates and new features for the mechanisms used to target elements in web documents.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
