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Get the latest updates on our efforts to ensure that the Internet is for everyone.
Community Snapshot—March
Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their activities in March.
DNS Blocking: Mind the Unintended Consequences
As DNS blocking mandates multiply, so do concerns about security, the openness of the Internet, and fragmentation.
Digital Inclusion and Indigenous Connectivity
The community-centered connectivity model can help advance connectivity efforts in Indigenous communities across the US and beyond.
US Supreme Court Unanimously Defends Internet Access for Millions
The United States Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Cox v. Sony confirms that ISPs cannot be forced to monitor and disconnect people from the Internet for online piracy allegations.
Keeping the Internet Open for Business
A permanent WTO commitment to not impose customs duties on electronic transmissions would help keep the Internet open and global, support local economic development, and leave the door open for newer and more innovative forms of digital trade.
No Research, No Internet
The 2025 Network and Distributed Systems Security (NDSS) Symposium showcased cutting-edge research from across industry and academia …
Everyone at the Table: Shaping the Internet Through Collaboration
Over the past 20 years, we’ve participated in valuable conversations and information-sharing sessions at global and regional Internet Governance Forums, …
Community Snapshot—May
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. Each month, we provide …
Expanding Internet Access in Rural Latin America, One Course at a Time
Our partnership with CITEL has helped to close the digital divide in rural areas across the Americas through hands-on training …
Encryption Under Threat: The UK’s Backdoor Mandate and Its Impact on Online Safety
Encryption is an essential component of a safe and trustworthy Internet. Weakening it not only undermines personal privacy but also …
Five Years of Collaboration Between the Global Encryption Coalition and Internet Society Chapters
Over the last five years, Internet Society chapters have played a critical role in helping ensure the success of the …
Bridging Tech and Policy: How Cat Easdon is Shaping the Future of Privacy and Security
Privacy engineer Cat Easdon used the Internet Society Early Career Fellowship to help bridge the gap between technology and policy …
Community Snapshot—April
Around the world, the Internet Society’s 130 chapters work locally, regionally, and globally to keep the Internet a force for …
What Is an Encryption Backdoor?
Encryption backdoors allow third parties to access the content of encrypted communications and can create security problems …
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