African Governments’ Control of Information Influences Election Processes
Recent elections in Ghana and Tanzania highlight how government control over information and digital infrastructure shapes electoral transparency and outcomes in Africa
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Digital Policy
Digital Policy covers technology regulation, online safety, privacy, platform rules, artificial intelligence policy, digital rights, and government decisions affecting the internet.
UK Online Safety Act Faces Test Amid 2026 Local Elections
With the UK’s Online Safety Act fully active, Ofcom and social media firms face scrutiny over their roles in preventing online harm and election…
EU Commission Finds Meta’s Age Verification for Minors Insufficient Under DSA
The European Commission preliminarily determined that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram fail to adequately enforce age restrictions for users under 13, risking a significant fine
Supreme Court Weighs Limits on Geofence Warrants in Digital Privacy Case
The Supreme Court debated the constitutionality of geofence warrants, focusing on location tracking and Fourth Amendment protections amid growing digital surveillance concerns
FCC orders Disney to seek early license renewal amid investigation
The FCC has directed Disney to file early renewal applications for its ABC TV stations as part of an investigation into alleged regulatory violations
Palantir’s Public Manifesto Raises Digital Sovereignty Concerns in Brazil
Palantir’s explicit allegiance to the US and its role in Brazilian public agencies prompt calls for scrutiny over data sovereignty and national security risks
DuckDuckGo Proposes More Balanced Anonymization of Search Data
DuckDuckGo offers a detailed alternative to Google’s restrictive anonymization method, aiming to better protect user privacy while preserving valuable search query data for competition
FTC Reports $2.1 Billion Lost to Social Media Scams in 2025
Nearly 30% of scam victims said their losses began on social media, with investment and shopping scams leading reported financial damages
Congress Faces April Deadline to Close Data Broker Warrant Loophole
Congress must decide by April 30 whether to require warrants before federal agencies buy Americans’ personal data from private companies
House Republicans Introduce Industry-Friendly SECURE Data Act on Privacy
The new SECURE Data Act aims to establish a federal privacy law but faces criticism for narrowing protections and allowing broad exemptions favoring companies