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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Dominance of Platforms: Everything is Getting Worse - and It's No Coincidence

A German article discusses the phenomenon of 'enshittification' in the digital world, highlighting how products and services are deteriorating even as technology advances.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

This is Fantastic: What changes on social media with the Digital ECA and what parents can expect from the law

The Digital ECA, Brazil's first specific law protecting children and adolescents online, has come into effect, establishing serious obligations for social media platforms to safeguard minors.

Mar 22 โ€ข 22:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Brazil also sets limits on the presence of adolescents on social networks

Brazil has implemented a new law that limits the online presence of adolescents under 16 years of age, requiring parental supervision of their online activities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA: Agency discourages facial recognition and limits data use in age verification

The Brazilian Agency for Data Protection is proposing strict guidelines for online age verification, advocating caution with biometric methods and preferences for systems that confirm users are over 18 without revealing their identity.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Digital Work Card: Which Sectors It Is Expanding To

The Greek Minister of Labor announced the expansion of the digital work card to new sectors, increasing protections for workers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

ECA Digital: a long road ahead

The implementation of law 15.211/25, known as ECA Digital, marks a significant step in protecting children and adolescents in the digital environment.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

What changes in your life and that of your children with the Digital ECA - and what is still unknown

Brazil has implemented the Digital ECA, a new legislation aimed at protecting children and adolescents in digital environments.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two operating systems announce exit from Brazil and 'blame' ECA Digital; understand what is at stake

Two independent operating systems have announced their withdrawal from Brazil, citing compliance issues with the new Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital).

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula signs decrees regulating Digital ECA; see main points

President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva has signed three decrees to implement the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA) in Brazil, aimed at enhancing protections for minors online.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Journal Anhanguera 1st Edition Regions of Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article covers news on several incidents in Brazil, including a police investigation, U.S. Federal Reserve interest rates, new regulations on digital rights, and violent crimes in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA consolidates a new framework for youth protection in Brazil

Brazil has established the ECA Digital, a new law aimed at protecting children and adolescents in the online environment.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Nav criticized for lack of digital access for representatives

Nav has been criticized for not allowing parents and guardians to access digital solutions on behalf of others.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA, the Statute of Children and Adolescents that establishes new rules for minors' access to the internet, comes into effect

Brazil has implemented new regulations aimed at protecting children and adolescents online through the Digital ECA law.

Mar 18 โ€ข 01:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government cancels ceremony for signing decree that regulates Digital ECA

The Lula government canceled the ceremony to sign three decrees, including one that would regulate the Digital ECA aimed at protecting children and adolescents online.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alana Institute launches book on the creation of the Digital ECA

The Alana Institute is releasing a book detailing the creation of Brazil's Digital Child and Adolescent Statute, coinciding with the new regulations governing minors' access to social networks.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Building Factor: Pilot Operation of the Digital Land Bank

The Digital Land Bank has begun pilot operations in Greece, allowing property owners to transfer their building rights to other properties.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula Signs Decree on Internet Content Prohibited for Children

Brazilian President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva will sign decrees that establish regulations under the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute to restrict access to harmful content online for minors.

Mar 16 โ€ข 21:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA comes into effect this Tuesday (17); see what changes for platforms and users

Brazil's Digital ECA establishes new regulations for protecting minors online, requiring technology companies to implement age verification and content protection measures.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends Telegram group sharing women's photos without consent

A Brazilian court has ordered the immediate suspension of a Telegram group that was sharing photos of women without their consent, involving around 900 members.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Russia begins to block popular messaging app

Russian authorities have started blocking the instant messaging platform Telegram, with users reporting significant access issues.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

US$2.68 billion at stake: lawsuit against Sony for abuse of dominant position with the PlayStation online store

A lawsuit in London accuses Sony of overcharging British PlayStation players for almost a decade by monopolizing the digital game sales market.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG pledges to strengthen cybersecurity, protect Nigeriansโ€™ digital rights

The Nigerian Federal Government is committed to enhancing cybersecurity and safeguarding the digital rights of its citizens through the development of various policy frameworks.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Is the Internet and GPS not working? Is a 'digital gulag' emerging in Russia?

Russia is experiencing extensive internet outages attributed to strict censorship and the introduction of 'white lists' of allowed websites, causing significant disruptions in Moscow and other regions.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

โ€œRecreatingโ€ with AI Help โ€“ This is Violence Against Women

The article discusses the issue of women's rights violations in the digital space, particularly focusing on the illegal transformation and public distribution of images using artificial intelligence.

Mar 15 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The shutdown of mobile internet caused chaos in Moscow

Nearly two weeks of mobile internet outages have complicated daily life in Moscow and caused significant economic damage to businesses.

Mar 14 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Apply for the Google Fellowship and build your career in this field, you will get this much stipend

Google has opened applications for the Summer Public Policy Fellowship 2026, offering opportunities for students to work with various organizations in the fields of internet policy and digital rights, along with a stipend.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Young people are invited to participate in the digital innovation competition "Create. Respect. Know!"

The article invites young individuals to take part in a digital innovation competition that emphasizes intellectual property rights in the modern digital landscape.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Ebersberg District Court: Intimate Photos of Ex Shared

A man was fined โ‚ฌ1200 for sharing intimate photos of his ex-girlfriend with her new partner due to a violation of her personal rights.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Citlalli Hernรกndez criticizes X, Elon Musk's platform, for not agreeing to protect women: 'It publishes violence'

Citlalli Hernรกndez criticized Elon Musk's platform X for not joining a government agreement to combat digital violence against women in Mexico.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

The photo was not mine, the work neither... but the face was

The article discusses issues related to the unauthorized use of personal images generated by artificial intelligence, highlighting concerns about digital rights and identity in the context of social media.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

PagBank will name the Faria Lima Metro station in Sรฃo Paulo

The Faria Lima Metro station in Sรฃo Paulo has been renamed Faria Lima PagBank following a naming rights agreement with the digital bank PagBank.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

New medical documents will be included in the e-health system

Latvia plans to integrate new digital medical documents into its e-health system to improve accessibility and resource efficiency in healthcare.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The violence of AI that strips women

The article discusses how artificial intelligence can violate women's dignity by creating sexualized images from non-explicit photos without consent.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Eleonora Meleti. The โ€˜undressingโ€™ of women by artificial intelligence โ€“ a new form of sexual violence

The article discusses the emergence of artificial intelligence technologies that can digitally undress women using just a simple photo, leading to unprecedented levels of sexual objectification without consent.

Mar 8 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Senators Urge Ankle Monitors, Digital Tools to Cut Prison Congestion

Rwandan Senators are advocating for the use of ankle monitors and other digital tools to alleviate overcrowding in prisons, which has recently decreased occupancy rates but remains a concern.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Your boss will no longer be able to call you outside of your working hours: Deputies approve the right to digital disconnection

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the recognition of the right to digital disconnection, ensuring workers do not have to respond to work communications outside their working hours.

Mar 5 โ€ข 03:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Get to know new tools for women's protection in RS, which include 'panic button' and map of accessible services

Authorities in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, are introducing new tools to combat violence against women, including a digital map of available services and a panic button system.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Digital price tags are coming and could change how much groceries cost

Digital price tags are replacing traditional paper labels in retail environments, enabling dynamic pricing that can affect grocery costs for consumers.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Kekin visits schools in the style of Pernar: After online criticism โ€“ she deleted everything

MP Ivana Kekin spoke to students about digital safety only to delete photos of the event following backlash.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

'Pay with your privacy': Fears over OpenAI's move to insert ads in chatbot

OpenAI is trialling the inclusion of advertisements in its ChatGPT chatbot in the US, raising privacy concerns among users and digital rights activists.

Mar 1 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Social media restrictions for children are getting closer. KO reveals the cards

The Polish government is set to implement age restrictions on social media access for children under 15, shifting the responsibility to digital platforms.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

โ€˜Digital public shamingโ€™: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes

Chinese AI tools, particularly those developed by ByteDance, are criticized for facilitating the spread of non-consensual sexual deepfakes, raising serious concerns regarding women's rights and safety.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Investigation into riders, opposition against the government: 'Enough with starvation wages'

Opposition parties in Italy are criticizing the government for failing to regulate the digital platform job sector, highlighting exploitation cases like those of Glovo and Deliveroo.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'No more hidden charges...', RBI orders banks to remove misleading tricks from apps

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated banks to eliminate misleading practices from their apps to enhance transparency in digital banking by 2026.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Kremlin attacks Telegram: The messaging app creator is accused of aiding terrorism

Russian authorities are investigating Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app Telegram, for alleged terrorism-related charges, indicative of the regime's desire to control or block the platform altogether.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

From video games to the European Commission: the battle for digital rights in the 21st century begins

The Stop Killing Games platform has presented over 1.3 million signatures in Brussels, urging the EU to legislate against the shutdown of online video games, igniting a broader debate on digital content rights.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Up to five years in prison for forwarding intimate photos

New legislation in Czechia introduces penalties of up to five years in prison for the unauthorized sharing of intimate photographs.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

How communication wiretaps violate privacy

Illegal wiretapping in Nigeria threatens citizens' privacy rights, particularly in a digital landscape.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Project 'Freedom.gov': The Next US Attack on Europe

The Trump administration's 'freedom.gov' project aims to create a platform that circumvents European digital laws, which critics argue poses a threat to democracy and fundamental rights.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

"Freedom is Coming". Freedom.gov Ignites Controversy

The upcoming launch of the U.S. government's website Freedom.gov has sparked concerns in Europe regarding its implications for freedom of expression.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:23 UTC

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