The European Union (EU) is making significant strides towards establishing a comprehensive framework to combat online disinformation. Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU’s voluntary code of practice on disinformation is being transitioned into a formal set of rules. This initiative aims to hold major online platforms accountable and enhance their obligations toward transparency […]
Discord Banned in Turkey Following Court Ruling
In a significant legal move, Turkey has officially blocked access to the popular messaging platform Discord. This decision, issued by a court in Ankara, stems from serious concerns regarding child abuse and the sharing of obscene content among users. The court’s ruling outlined that Discord had failed to comply with requests from the Turkish government […]
UK GCHQ Defends the Importance of Law for Cyber Operations
In an increasingly digital world, the interplay between cybersecurity and legal frameworks has become a focal point for governments, particularly as cyber threats escalate. Recently, senior officials from GCHQ, the UK’s cyber and signals intelligence agency, took an unprecedented step by publishing an article that strongly advocates for the necessity of legal structures guiding cyber […]