On Monday 21 July, 2025, at 3:30pm IST (10:00 UTC) CCAOI hosts an online interactive stakeholder discussion ‘On Proposed Amendments to the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2025 ‘. The Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecom) released on 24 June draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025 (“Telecom Cyber Security Rules”). These proposed rules aim to establish a mandatory Mobile Number Validation (MNV) regime, which will significantly expand the compliance obligations for digital platforms that use mobile numbers to identify customers, in order to deliver services, facilitate transactions, etc. The proposed amendments primarily aim to improve cyber security and prevent cyber frauds and incidents. The aim of this discussion is to make the provisions of the proposed amendments more understandable and relatable to a wider audience and provoke thoughts about the regulatory framework India needs and encourage stakeholder(s) to make submissions.
On Friday, 11 July 2025 the International Standard University and City University, Bangladesh organized a session ‘Bridging the Digital Divide: Inclusive ICT Policies for Sustainable Development‘ at the WSIS 2025 High level Event in Geneva. The session, alternately titled ‘Inclusive and Ethical ICT Policies for a Sustainable and Equitable Digital Future’, sought to foster a critical dialogue on the urgent need to design, implement, and monitor ICT policies that leave no one behind, using a three-pillared approach: fostering universal connectivity and digital literacy; embedding ethical principles such as transparency, privacy, and human rights in technological development; and promoting sustainability through green ICT practices and equitable access.
SPEAKERS Dr. Hakikur Rahman – International Standard University Dr. Ranojit Kumar Dutta – City University
On Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8–9, 2025, ISOC.LIVE simulcast the Space Summit 2025 keynote sessions, which featured current and former Interplanetary Network Special Interest Group (IPNSIG) chairs Yosuke Kaneko and Vint Cerf. These keynotes were part of a larger free event produced by the IPNSIG Academy, which included networking and workshops. IPNSIG operates as the Internet Society’s Interplanetary Chapter.
On Wednesday – Thursday 2-3 July, 2025 the Pacific Internet Governance Forum (PacIGF2025) will be convened with the theme: ‘Digital Inclusion and Safety‘ at the National University of Samoa. PacIGF2025 is hosted by the Samoa Information Technology Association (SITA), and is organized by the Pacific Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC) in partnership with various key stakeholders. PacIGF is the premier annual regional venue to discuss, collaborate, and shape the future of the Internet in the Pacific region.
14:00 – Session 3 – Safety and Security in the Pacific Jobenz Manoa – Government of Samoa / President, SITA Pua Hunter – GFCE Pacific Hub Terry Sweetser – APNIC
Moderator: Savenaca Siwatibau
16:00 – Session 4 – Strengthening Resilience Dr Paul Twomey, former CEO, ICANN Prof Ioana Chan Mow – National University of Samoa (NUS) Fiafaitupe Tuiloma-Lafaele – National University of Samoa (NUS) Pepe Christian Fruean – Samoa Submarine Cable Company
17:00 – Session 5 – Community Engagement and Awareness 1 Sakaio Manoa – Forum Fisheries Agency Letitia Masaea – Forum Fisheries Agency Kenneth Katafono – Traseable Solutions
Moderator: Sanjesh Roy Lal
09:30 – Session 6 – Digital Safety Rebecca Adams – Australian Government Patrick Donaldson – Identity Digital Vui Athena Matalavea – Samoa Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
Moderator: Jobenz Manoa – Government of Samoa / SITA
11:30 – Session 7 – Group Discussions (will not be streamed)
12:30 – Group Report Backs 1. Safe Online Behaviour – Sohini Rajiyung, ISOC APAC 2. Digital Rights & Ethics – Crystal Kewe, PICISOC 3. Inclusive Design – Letitia Masaea 4. Cybersecurity Awareness – Savenaca Siwatibau 5. Digital Literacy – Sanjesh Roy Lal
14:00 – Session 8 – Community Engagement and Awareness 2 Swaran Ravindra – Fiji National University Ashutosh Maharaj – Fiji National University Vivian Maidaborn – InternetNZ Maureen Hilyard – PICISOC Bree Alexander – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development Elenoa Naivalu – National Training & Productivity Center
16:00 – Session 9 – DNS and DNSSEC Savenaca Vocea – ICANN Russell Deka Harada – pg ccTLD
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