ICANN seeks experts to review geographic and reserved names in upcoming domain expansion

By |2026-02-18T14:44:53+00:00February35 14, 2026|

ICANN has launched a call for proposals to appoint a provider responsible for reviewing geographic and reserved names as part of the next expansion of internet domain names planned for 2026.

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ICANN opens consultation on bylaw changes affecting oversight of key internet functions

By |2026-02-18T14:42:58+00:00February38 13, 2026|

ICANN has launched public consultations on proposed bylaw amendments that would adjust how its technical functions are reviewed and temporarily modify certain accountability obligations, inviting input from the global internet community.

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W3C publishes draft guidance to help non-experts assess differential privacy systems

By |2026-02-23T14:10:26+00:00February19 13, 2026|

The W3C Privacy Working Group has released a draft note explaining how differential privacy systems work and outlining key factors that non-specialists should consider when reviewing such technologies.

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EU Commission warns Meta over possible antitrust breach linked to WhatsApp AI access

By |2026-02-24T13:39:40+00:00February15 12, 2026|

The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to Meta, expressing preliminary concerns that restrictions on third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp may violate EU competition rules.

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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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