Cities Take on Tech Giants in a New Diplomatic Arena In a rapidly digitising world, cities are stepping onto the global stage to challenge tech giants and reclaim control over…
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Techno(demo)cracy in action: How a five-day app blackout lit a Gen Z online movement in Nepal
Techno(demo)cracy in Action: How a Five-Day App Blackout Lit a Gen Z Online Movement in Nepal In a bold move to regulate the online space, Nepal’s government recently made the…
Ghana launches national privacy campaign
Ghana Launches National Privacy Campaign to Safeguard Personal Data and Enhance Digital Trust In a world where personal data is becoming increasingly vulnerable to breaches and misuse, the importance of…
Noyb wins GDPR case against Youtube
Noyb’s Landmark Victory Against YouTube: A Wake-Up Call for Data Compliance Austrian non-governmental organization noyb recently made headlines by winning a groundbreaking case against tech giant YouTube, marking a significant…
Zero Draft of WSIS+20 outcome document made available
Zero Draft of WSIS+20 Outcome Document Made Available On 29 August, the co-facilitators for the WSIS+20 process released the Zero Draft of the outcome document for the twenty-year review of…
Russia Pushes Mandatory Messaging App Max on All New Devices In a move that has sparked controversy and concern among privacy advocates, the Russian government has recently announced that all…
EU and Bangladesh strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity and digital economy
EU and Bangladesh Strengthen Cooperation on Cybersecurity and Digital Economy The collaboration between the European Union (EU) and Bangladesh is set to reach new heights as they join forces to…
Russia Restricts WhatsApp and Telegram Usage in the Nation
Russia Pushes for Adoption of Local Messaging Platform Amid WhatsApp and Telegram Restrictions In a bold move to assert control over online communication within its borders, Russian authorities have recently…
X challenges India’s expanded social media censorship in court
X Challenges India’s Expanded Social Media Censorship in Court Elon Musk’s groundbreaking social media platform, X, has found itself at the center of a legal showdown with the Indian government.…
Towards a unified digital future: WSIS+20 and GDC seek synergy, not redundancy
Towards a unified digital future: WSIS+20 and GDC seek synergy, not redundancy Global digital cooperation stands at a turning point, with efforts underway to merge vision with action across two…