The Internet Society's Public Policy activities are based upon our fundamental belief that the Internet is for everyone. In pursuing our public policy objectives, we operate collaboratively and inclusively, working with governments, national and international organizations, Civil Society, the private sector and other parties to reach decisions about the Internet that conform to our core values.

We help to:

Provide a strong and credible voice

The Internet Society is an authoritative source of information about the Internet. We support technically sound policies that ensure the Internet remains open, accessible, transparent and defined by your imagination. Our work helps bring new ideas to the table in an effort to support and contribute to the continuing evolution of the Internet as an open, decentralized platform for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity.

Meet the Needs of Our Members and Community

We collaborate with a diverse range of people and organizations who make the Internet work.  The aim of our policy work is to advocate an Internet policy environment in which people in all parts of the world can use the Internet to improve their quality of life. We believe that standards, technologies, business practices, and government policies should sustain an open and universally accessible platform for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity.

Our Latest Headlines

Internet Society Joins Opposition to Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)
Internet Society Supports United Nations Human Rights Day Focus on Social Media

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