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 7 April 2026, the Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/268) enter into force. The Regulations apply to providers of regulated user-to-user services subject to the reporting d…
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 Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued formal information requests to more than 30 providers, covering more than 40 services, requiring the submission of Year 2 illegal harms risk assessments and children's risk assessments und…
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 1 April 2026, the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large number of minor users and a significant impact on minors enter into force. The measures apply to platforms operating in China that either primarily target…
On 1 April 2026, the reporting requirement in Finance Bill 2025 under Section 25BAA of the Income-tax Act will come into force, requiring prescribed entities dealing in crypto-assets to submit transaction-related information to the Income-tax author…
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 31 March 2026, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) issued a letter of caution to TikTok after detecting 17 cases of terrorism content shared by Singapore-based accounts for the first time in 2025, primarily comprising edited footage o…
On 31 March 2026, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) issued a letter of caution to X following a 120% increase in child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEM) cases with a Singapore nexus, rising from 33 cases in 2024 to 73 in 20…