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Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption

Policymakers often face a dangerous dilemma: preserve privacy and security for everyone, or break encryption so law enforcement can catch …
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Blog

Community Snapshot—May

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their …
Global Encryption Day 2026
Events

Global Encryption Day 2026

On Global Encryption Day, join efforts to defend end-to-end encryption, protect digital safety, and push back against government attempts to …
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BlogStories

From Refugee to Digital Leader: How Justin Is Helping to Connect Rhino Camp

Justin Lisisa Lobela’s story reflects how community-centered connectivity can create pathways for education and self-reliance for displaced communities …
Infographic titled “Data access policy proposals and their impact on the open, globally connected, trustworthy, and secure Internet.” The graphic is divided into two sections. The upper green section, marked with a thumbs-up icon, is labeled “Does not interfere with the technical foundations of the Internet” and states that these approaches enable effective investigations without weakening encryption. It lists five recommended investigative methods: (1) User reporting, (2) Undercover investigation techniques, (3) Voluntary cooperation, (4) Analysis of metadata, and (5) Forensics on seized devices. Each item includes a brief description and a thumbs-up symbol. An upward arrow on the left indicates stronger protection of the Internet’s technical foundations. The lower red section, marked with a thumbs-down icon, is labeled “Interferes with the technical foundations of the Internet” and states that these approaches create systemic risks that can be exploited. It lists three measures: (6) Remote forensic software, (7) Client-side scanning, and (8) Mandated backdoors. Each item includes a brief description and a thumbs-down symbol. A downward red arrow on the left indicates increasing harm to the Internet’s technical foundations. The overall message is that some investigative techniques can support law enforcement while preserving encryption and Internet security, whereas others weaken encryption or create systemic vulnerabilities that undermine the Internet’s security and trustworthiness.
Policy BriefsResources

Policy Brief: Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption

Protecting strong encryption is not an obstacle to public safety, child protection, or crime prevention. It is a prerequisite for …
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Online Trust and Safety Training Workshop – Matawa Tribal Council, Canada

Thunder Bay hosted the Internet Society’s first online trust and safety pilot training, empowering Matawa Tribal Council with privacy, security, …
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
Events

ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026

We are actively engaged in the lead-up to PP-26 to ensure that outcomes protect the open, globally interoperable Internet, and …
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BlogStories

Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition

Our global community works tirelessly to expand connectivity, educate users, and build the Internet we want—an Internet for everyone. We …
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Blog

Zombie IXPs: The Four Types of Exchanges That Refuse to Die, but Fail to Live

Zombie IXPs are operating on autopilot, with little planning, investment, or new peers. But they don’t all look the same, and can emerge from different governance models and challenges …