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Playing Politics with Section 230 Makes the Internet Weaker, Not Stronger
Internet Way of Networking
29 May 2020
Playing Politics with Section 230 Makes the Internet Weaker, Not Stronger
This opinion piece was originally published in The Hill. Thursday the president of the United States signed an executive order...
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Last Mile Networks?
Measuring the Internet
28 May 2020
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Last Mile Networks?
If your household is anything like mine, your Internet connection has experienced a significant increase in usage over these...
There’s No Duty of Care without Strong Encryption
Encryption
27 May 2020
There’s No Duty of Care without Strong Encryption
On 15 May, the Telegraph reported that The Five Eyes intelligence alliance planned to meet to explore legal options...
The Week in Internet News: Hong Kong Residents Flock to VPNs
Technology
25 May 2020
The Week in Internet News: Hong Kong Residents Flock to VPNs
Surveillance is coming: Hong Kong residents are rushing to download virtual private network apps after the Chinese government announced...
Member News: Internet Society Chapters Assist Communities with Telework, Remote Education
About Internet Society
22 May 2020
Member News: Internet Society Chapters Assist Communities with Telework, Remote Education
Keep working: In recent months, several Internet Society Chapters have focused on helping people to keep working during COVID-19...
Central African Peering Forum: A Defining Moment for Peering and Interconnection
Growing the Internet
20 May 2020
Central African Peering Forum: A Defining Moment for Peering and Interconnection
The first-ever Central African Peering Forum comes at a defining moment for Internet peering and interconnection. In the midst...
Are We Ready to Work from Home in the Middle East?
Growing the Internet
18 May 2020
Are We Ready to Work from Home in the Middle East?
Even before COVID-19, political and economic scenes within the MENA region were changing. Differences across economies, politics, religion, and...
The Week in Internet News: COVID-19 Tracing Creates Opportunities, Raises Concerns
Technology
18 May 2020
The Week in Internet News: COVID-19 Tracing Creates Opportunities, Raises Concerns
Electronic doorman: In many restaurants, offices, and other locations in China, visitors must now show their COVID-19 risk status...
For Tribal Lands Ravaged by COVID-19, Broadband Access Is a Matter of Life and Death
Community Networks
15 May 2020
For Tribal Lands Ravaged by COVID-19, Broadband Access Is a Matter of Life and Death
This opinion piece was originally published in Arizona Central. If anyone doubted the importance of the Internet before the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Announcing the Launch of the Global Encryption Coalition
Encryption
14 May 2020
Announcing the Launch of the Global Encryption Coalition
Today, more than 30 civil society organizations joined in launching the Global Encryption Coalition, to promote and defend encryption...
The Internet Is Resilient Enough to Withstand Coronavirus – But There’s a Catch
Measuring the Internet
13 May 2020
The Internet Is Resilient Enough to Withstand Coronavirus – But There’s a Catch
Earlier this year, as COVID-19 began to dominate our lives, the world turned to the Internet. This sudden shift...
Encryption: The Digital PPE We All Need
Encryption
12 May 2020
Encryption: The Digital PPE We All Need
In the midst of a global pandemic, Internet security can be a matter of life and death. Think of...