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Ukraine war: Digital and cyber aspects
This page provides updates about the effects of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on cyber activities and digital networks – and vice-versa – including attacks on digital and critical infrastructures, access to the internet, the trade of technologies, the digital economy, and the use of cryptocurrency in the context of conflict.
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Content policy
One of the main sociocultural issues is content policy, often addressed from the standpoints of human rights (freedom of expression and the right to communicate), government (content control), and technology (tools for content control).
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UN OEWG and GGE
The use of cyberattacks by states – and, more generally, the behaviour of states in cyberspace in relation to maintaining international peace and security – is moving to the top of the international agenda. This page provides detailed and real-time coverage on cybersecurity and peace and security negotiations at the United Nations.
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Digital technologies

From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on 10 advanced and
emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
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Internet platforms and applications

Data and cloud computing

Artificial intelligence

Virtual and augmented reality

Blockchain

Bio-
technology

Internet of things

Quantum computing

3D
printing

5G networks

Clusters of policy topics

We unpack digital policy by exploring over 50 topics – from access and sustainable development to network security and future of work – classified in 10 clusters
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Critical infrastructure

Security and safety

Human rights and digital identity

Development

Environment and ecosystem

Economy and labour

Education, culture and science

Humanitarian assistance

Health and social well-being

Content policy and media

core values

Digital technology is not an end in itself. It should serve the core values of humanity.
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Human life
and embodiment

Human
dignity

Well-being
and
prosperity

Human agency and creativity

Protection of natural
habitat

Solidarity
and common good

Peace
and nonviolence

Diversity

Equality
and
justice

Trust

latest updates

Keeping track of digital policy developments.
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trends

Keep track of new areas of interest in digital policy. Our trend pages cover 5G, governmental initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence, water and technology, and other issues.
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processes

Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.
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Events

Check our live calendar of upcoming and past events, and public consultations, and follow our just-in-time reporting from digital policy events.
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Actors

See who's who in digital policy: intergovernmental and international organisations, technical actors, civil society entities, and more.
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Resources

Explore hundreds of resources, including conventions and laws, policy instruments, books and publications, articles, and editorials.
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