Texas' mandatory age verification law will weaken Internet privacy and security and will not provide an effective solution.| Internet Society
What does the Internet need to thrive? Learn about the enablers of an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet.| Internet Society
The Internet Way of Networking is a positive framework that lets us test whether new ideas support the best potential of the Internet.| Internet Society
Reports, papers, and other documents about the Internet issues around the world.| Internet Society
Gain insights into Internet exchange points (IXPs) and their pivotal role in enabling seamless Internet connectivity and fostering digital innovation.| Internet Society
Apply for our funding program to help you build or level up an existing IXP together with your local community.| Internet Society
A new report details how the Internet Governance Forum has supported a stable and secure Internet, and why that model is now under strain.| Internet Society
Join the IGF 2025 sessions that our team is participating in and advocate for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone.| Internet Society
Read a brief history of the Internet—from those who made it. Learn about its origins, concepts, documentation, and more.| Internet Society
As the Internet becomes a more prominent part of our lives, online scams are growing in popularity, and older adults face unique risks.| Internet Society
Presented annually to an individual or organization that has made outstanding and sustained contributions to the technological development of the Internet.| Internet Society
The world needs a secure and resilient Internet. And a trustworthy, global Internet depends on its traffic being reliably routed.| Internet Society
Over the next few weeks, we’re diving into some of the key groups that play a valuable role in Internet governance.| Internet Society
There is a law in the United States that consists of twenty-six words: “No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.” Otherwise known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), it has been characterized as […]| Internet Society
Different roles in the Internet ecosystem require different skills. Educators who share their expertise ensure the Internet is for everyone.| Internet Society
Explore how global experts shape Internet policy and why no single country or organization controls the Internet’s future.| Internet Society
The Internet Society is a global charity working to close the digital divide and advocate for a secure and open Internet that people can trust.| Internet Society
Sally Wentworth is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation, leading both organizations in building and protecting an Internet for everyone. Passionate about the Internet as a resource for social and economic development, and with her people-first approach, she engages with the community on critical issues affecting the Internet and showcases the life-changing impact the organizations' work has on people across the world.| Internet Society
A handful of nonprofits in the Internet community manage a lot of the unseen work that makes the Internet function.| Internet Society
Our strategic partnership with CITEL has helped to close the digital divide through hands-on training programs.| Internet Society
Learning @ Internet Society is a way to bring people together in support of an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet.| Internet Society
As we approach WSIS+20, it's time to reaffirm our commitment to a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information society.| Internet Society
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Natalie Campbell, Director of Public Advocacy at the Internet Society and a mother of two, warns against banning or weakening of encryption for the safety of children online. Governments and law enforcement agencies are trying to ban or weaken a critical tool for keeping our children safe online. As parents, we must speak up for […]| Internet Society
Beware of false promises and threats to encryption security online. It’s easy to understand why United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray would ask companies to provide a means for law enforcement to access private data and communications. “We’re all for strong encryption and… we are not advocating for ‘backdoors,'” he said […]| Internet Society
Encryption is one of the best tools we have to help keep children safe online. Child safety and encryption experts share why it's important.| Internet Society
Client-side scanning (CSS) broadly refers to systems that scan message contents for matches or similarities to a database of objectionable content before the message is sent to the intended recipient.| Internet Society
Read about the critical properties that define the Internet Way of Networking and underpin the growth and adaptability of the Internet.| Internet Society
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for securing global routing. The FCC's intention to regulate BGP could harm the global Internet.| Internet Society
Women in Mali are bridging the unemployment gap by learning practical skills in Internet Society hands-on training courses.| Internet Society
This program supports communities and local organizations working to build and expand Internet infrastructure to connect people living in rural, remote, and low-income areas.| Internet Society