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RightsCon 2019: Human Rights in the Digital Age
Human Rights
19 July 2019
RightsCon 2019: Human Rights in the Digital Age
Since its creation in 2011, RightsCon has gathered people from different sectors to discuss human rights in the digital...
Accessible, Clear, and Appropriate: An Open Letter to Amazon on Privacy Policies
Privacy
17 July 2019
Accessible, Clear, and Appropriate: An Open Letter to Amazon on Privacy Policies
With great power comes great responsibility. Online marketplaces, such as Amazon, are becoming increasingly common. But can consumers count...
The Week in Internet News: Amazon, Microsoft Look to Expand Internet Access
Technology
15 July 2019
The Week in Internet News: Amazon, Microsoft Look to Expand Internet Access
More access, please: Two large tech companies have announced plans to expand Internet access. First, Microsoft and Ohio-based telecom...
The Internet of Things: Connecting the Dots to Become a Smart Consumer
Building Trust
12 July 2019
The Internet of Things: Connecting the Dots to Become a Smart Consumer
According to a recent survey conducted by Consumers International and the Internet Society, 63% of consumers think the way...
Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance 2018 Cyber Incidents & Breach Trends Report
Building Trust
9 July 2019
Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance 2018 Cyber Incidents & Breach Trends Report
On Tuesday July 9, 2019 the Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA) released its 11th Cyber Incident & Breach...
The Week in Internet News: Balloon-based Internet Service Passes a Big Test
Technology
8 July 2019
The Week in Internet News: Balloon-based Internet Service Passes a Big Test
The sky’s the limit: An Internet connectivity balloon, operated by Google sister company Loon, has spent 223 days in...
Myanmar’s March Towards a Digital Future
Shaping the Internet's Future
5 July 2019
Myanmar’s March Towards a Digital Future
Earlier this month, in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and the Government of the Republic of the Union...
In Patagonia: A New Community Network in the Village of El Cuy
Connecting the World
4 July 2019
In Patagonia: A New Community Network in the Village of El Cuy
Patagonia, a region in Argentina made up of deserts, pampas, and grasslands, is known for its large areas of...
Becoming Broadband Ready Means Community Innovation and Collaboration
Connecting the World
3 July 2019
Becoming Broadband Ready Means Community Innovation and Collaboration
There are countless communities across North America that are hungry to see better broadband access for their residents. It’s...
Internet Society Asia-Pacific Policy Survey 2019 Now Open: Consolidation in the Internet Economy
Shaping the Internet's Future
3 July 2019
Internet Society Asia-Pacific Policy Survey 2019 Now Open: Consolidation in the Internet Economy
The Internet Society recently embarked on a year-long effort to explore the trends of consolidation in the Internet economy,...
Transparency, Fairness, and Respect: The Policy Brief on Responsible Data Handling
Privacy
2 July 2019
Transparency, Fairness, and Respect: The Policy Brief on Responsible Data Handling
It’s been a little over a year since the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was implemented, but...
The Week in Internet News: Small Routing Error Has Big Consequences
Technology
1 July 2019
The Week in Internet News: Small Routing Error Has Big Consequences
Bad route: A small routing error led to Internet outages in the Northeastern United States on June 24, Inc.com...