Congress approves transforming the agency responsible for children's internet regulations into a regulatory agency
The Brazilian Senate approved a provisional measure to convert the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) into a regulatory agency that will oversee the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents.
Expert on the European chat control law: it is completely pointless
Cybernetica's scientific director highlights the inadequacies of the EU's plan to monitor internet communications under the guise of children's rights.
"Reprehensible Business Model": Regulatory Authority Appeals to Second Instance with Adult Content Block
The media authority Rheinland-Pfalz is appealing a court decision that ruled it cannot instruct internet providers to block the adult websites Pornhub and Youporn.
Ban on Social Networks for Children / The Era of Stricter Internet Regulation Begins. So far hasty, ineffective, and problematic
Australia is the first country to impose a blanket ban on the use of social networks by children under sixteen, garnering strong public support for the measure.
The British Government Wants Greater Powers to Regulate Internet Access
The British Government is seeking to enhance its authority over the regulation of internet access.
Starmer accelerates potential ban on social media for children in the UK
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing to implement a minimum age for social media use to protect children.
Prime Minister Starmer Explores Possibility of Regulating Internet Use in Britain – Focus on Child Protection
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seeking broader powers to regulate internet use in Britain, citing the need to protect children from digital risks.
Youth Protection Debacle: Porn-Free Freedom
A German court ruling states that the media authority cannot order internet service providers to block access to pornographic websites, highlighting failures in youth protection laws in Germany.
The EU has become so undemocratic even the US is calling it out
A US House Judiciary report criticizes the EU's approach to internet regulation, highlighting concerns over censorship and undermining democratic processes.
AI, the future, and the challenge of the curious
This article discusses the conflict between major news outlets and the Internet Archive over content usage by AI companies, highlighting concerns about the future of AI regulation in Europe.
Russia slows Telegram, pushes state-backed rival app
Russia has started throttling the Telegram messaging platform, encouraging citizens to use a domestic alternative amid legal requirements for data storage and compliance with government regulations.
Russia restricts the operation of 'Telegram'
Russia's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, is continuing to impose restrictions on the messaging platform 'Telegram' to ensure compliance with Russian laws and safeguard citizen protection.
Fines threaten TikTok - 'war over users' feeds'
The EU's announcement that TikTok must change how the app operates or face large fines marks the beginning of a new development in controlling user content, according to internet expert MÃ¥ns Jonasson.
Telegram warns all its users against the new law for social networks: "Pedro Sánchez is promoting dangerous new regulations that threaten your freedoms"
Telegram's founder Pavel Durov has joined Elon Musk in criticizing Pedro Sánchez's proposed regulation banning social media access for those under 16, calling it a threat to internet freedoms.
Why buying the Starlink antenna can cost you a lot
The article discusses the increasing presence of Starlink antennas in cars in Argentina, highlighting the associated dangers and lack of regulation despite the necessity for internet connectivity while traveling.
Australia deactivated 5 million profiles of users under 16 in the first month of the ban
In the first month following Australia's ban on social media accounts for individuals under 16, approximately 5 million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers were deactivated by social media companies.
Ban of 4.7 million social media accounts for minors in Australia
The Australian Internet regulatory agency reported that social media companies have collectively banned approximately 4.7 million accounts of teenagers under 16, following the implementation of the first global ban of its kind.
Public Budgets on the Edge, Taming the Internet, Trade Agreements, and Elections: What Awaits the European Economy in 2026
European countries face tight budgets, with Slovakia being one of the most problematic, while the EU has a final opportunity this year to regulate digital companies and continue cumbersome trade agreement efforts, as carbon tariffs begin to be implemented and the need to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities grows.
Where can my son's photo end up? Spain seeks to regulate the exposure of minors on the internet
Spain's government is finalizing a regulation to limit the public display of children on the internet, addressing the responsibility of digital platforms and potential profits for parents.