Security, cyberterrorism, and sustainable development, were on the agenda of the G7 meeting in Japan, while the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers adopted the Internet Governance Strategy for 2016-2019. Following the Apple/FBI controversy last month, an increasing number of mobile apps and online services have turned on end-to-end encryption, while in Europe, the long-awaited General Data Protection Regulation was approved by the EU Parliament. What were the main Internet governance updates in April, and how will they shape future developments?
[Update] The IG Barometer for April is now available.
[Update] If you missed the March briefing, view the webinar recording:
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