Digital-rights groups warn UN Cybercrime Convention risks weak oversight and limited civil-society participation

By |2025-11-27T14:53:29+00:00July00 8, 2025|

A coalition of digital-rights organisations, including Global Partners Digital, Fundación Karisma and Access Now, has issued an open letter raising concerns about the draft Rules of Procedure for the Conference of States Parties to the UN Cybercrime Convention. They argue that the emerging oversight mechanism risks weakening transparency and restricting civil-society participation, departing from the more inclusive standards set during the Ad Hoc Committee negotiations. The letter urges member states to replicate the AHC’s open accreditation model, avoid restrictive practices seen under UNTOC and UNCAC, and ensure strong mechanisms for independent monitoring and public access to documentation.

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New data governance toolkit launched to support inclusive and ethical digital transformation

By |2025-08-06T09:18:52+00:00July00 8, 2025|

UNESCO, UNDP, ITU, and the African Union unveiled a new Data Governance Toolkit to help countries build inclusive and rights-based data governance frameworks, launched during the WSIS+20 High-Level Event in Geneva.

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Two decades on, WSIS+20 sets course for inclusive digital future

By |2025-07-07T17:33:49+00:00July48 7, 2025|

As the world grapples with the promises and perils of a rapidly evolving digital landscape, global leaders convened in Geneva to chart a course that leaves no one behind.

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EU hospital cybersecurity plan faces backlash over lack of regional input

By |2025-07-07T17:32:47+00:00July46 7, 2025|

Regional authorities call for greater involvement in EU cybersecurity plans, emphasising the need for local expertise to shape effective hospital protection strategies.

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Domain transfer policy reform advances toward final ICANN’s board approval

By |2025-07-03T21:56:21+00:00July20 3, 2025|

The current review process, which began in 2021, represents the most extensive review of the Transfer Policy to date. The working group’s Final Report includes forty-seven recommendations that address a wide range of issues.

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European Commission adopted Delegated Regulation on data access under Digital Services Act

By |2025-07-03T17:10:57+00:00July57 3, 2025|

The regulation introduces a structured process for this data sharing. A key element is the creation of the DSA data access portal, operated by the Commission, which serves as a central hub for handling applications and communications between researchers, companies, and national authorities.

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