Our 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.

Our Policy Priorities

• Access and Development
• Digital Content and Innovation
• Human Rights/Rule of Law
• Internet Governance
• Trust, Privacy, Security

Highlighted Events and Meetings

• IGF
• WSIS
• 2013 WSIS Forum and WSIS+10 Review Meeting
• WCIT
• WTPF

Featured Publications, Papers and Reports

• *New*   Internet Society consultation on Internet Governance – 2012

• Internet Accessibility: Internet use by persons with disabilities: Moving forwards

• Children and the Internet

• Combating Spam: Policy, Technical and Industry Approaches

• ISOC Study of Internet Governance in Kenya

• Internet Interconnections Proposals For New Interconnection Model Comes Up Short

• The Relationship Between Local Content, Internet Development, and Access Prices