Negotiations on post-Safe Harbor agreements progress with privacy shield. India blocks Free Basics, encryption debates continue, and global digital policy updates shape future developments. Briefing on major events set for February 23rd, with insights from local hubs in Jakarta and Rio de Janeiro. Monthly briefings by Geneva Internet Platform offer comprehensive updates on global internet governance.

Recent rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union, including one on data protection authority accountability and another invalidating the Safe Harbor agreement, are anticipated to have global impacts on data protection. Digital policy is evolving, with developments like the +10 Zero Draft and property issues. An upcoming webinar on October 27 will discuss these updates and their implications for future trends in internet governance. The webinar, organized by the Geneva Internet Platform, is open for both online and in-person attendance in Geneva. Participants can expect insights on key digital events and upcoming trends.

June 2015 saw active developments in digital politics, including debates on the EU's data protection regulation, accusations of state-sponsored hacking, and updates on cybersecurity issues. The +10 High-Level Event in New York accelerated the selection of civil society delegates. The EU's General Data Protection Regulation was criticized by human rights groups. Russia and China were accused of mutual hacking activities. Noteworthy was the return of the sophisticated malware, Duqu. Trade-offs in net neutrality discussions and ongoing transitions in internet governance were also highlighted. Join the webinar on June 30 and the briefing on August 25 for more insights.