Keywords: Digital policy


GoDaddy warns India's anti-fraud website rules could have global internet impact

GoDaddy, the world's largest domain name registrar, has raised concerns over India's proposed measures to combat fraudulent websites, warning that the new regulatory approach could create unintended consequences for legitimate businesses and reshape internet governance beyond the country's......

Britain announces plan to ban social media for under-16s

The British government has announced plans to prohibit social media use for individuals under the age of 16, in a major policy move aimed at strengthening online safety for children. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the measure is intended to protect young people’s mental health and overall......

X agrees to stricter UK crackdown on hate speech and militant content, regulator says

Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, has agreed to strengthen its measures against illegal hate speech and militant content in the United Kingdom, according to Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom. Under the new agreement, the platform will be required to review suspected illegal content......

Russia tightens restrictions on VPN use in expanding internet crackdown

Russian authorities are intensifying efforts to limit the use of virtual private networks (VPNs), a tool widely used by citizens to bypass internet restrictions and access blocked content. Officials say the goal is to reduce reliance on such services while maintaining control over the country’s......

Goa considers restricting social media access for children

India’s leading tourist destination, the state of Goa, is examining the possibility of restricting or banning access to social media platforms for children, following rising concerns about mental health and online safety. The proposal is inspired by measures adopted in other countries, notably......