On 7 April 2026, Google completed an inspection with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs regarding compliance with age verification requirements under Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on Child Protection in Electronic Systems. G…
On 3 April 2026, the Competition Authority opened an investigation into Google under Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition. The investigation examines Google's billing practices within its online advertising services. It focuses on whether t…
On 1 April 2026, the eSafety Commissioner published guidance on assessing the application of online safety codes and standards under the Online Safety Act 2021 to help electronic service providers assess which online safety codes and standards apply…
On 1 April 2026, the European Commission signed a five-year agreement with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to support the enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The agreement ai…
On 31 March 2026, the Kenya Copyright Board closes the consultation on the draft Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026. The draft bill would require online intermediaries, including internet service providers, social media platforms, online market…
On 24 March 2026, the Office of Communications opened a consultation on a draft for an updated Illegal Content Codes of Practice for search services open until 24 April 2026. The Codes were prepared under the Online Safety Act 2023 and set out recom…
On 24 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on updated draft Illegal Content Codes of Practice for user-to-user services until 24 April 2026. The Codes were prepared under the Online Safety Act 2023 and set out recom…
On 24 March 2026, the Office of Communications opened a consultation on the Draft for an Update Illegal Content Judgements Guidance (relevant extracts) under the Online Safety Act 2023, with the consultation open until 24 April 2026. The draft guida…
On 24 March 2026, the Office of Communications opened a consultation on the Draft Updated Register of Risks under the Online Safety Act, with submissions open until 24 April 2026. The Register of Risks provides a sector-wide assessment of the causes…
On 24 March 2026, the Office of Communications opened a consultation on updated draft risk assessment guidance and risk profiles under the Online Safety Act 2023. The consultation will remain open until 24 April 2026. The guidance applies to provide…