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Internet Policy
US Supreme Court Unanimously Defends Internet Access for Millions
Internet Policy
26 March 2026
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...
Keeping the Internet Open for Business
Internet Policy
23 March 2026
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...
30 Years of Section 230: Why We Still Need It for a Safer Internet
Internet Policy
9 February 2026
30 Years of Section 230: Why We Still Need It for a Safer Internet
This month marks the 30th anniversary of Section 230, a piece of US law that allows online platforms to...
Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work
Internet Policy
5 February 2026
Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work
Spectrum is one of the most essential—yet least visible—parts of the Internet ecosystem. It’s the foundation that enables billions...
“Fair Share” and the Digital Networks Act (DNA): Three Concerns
Internet Policy
22 January 2026
“Fair Share” and the Digital Networks Act (DNA): Three Concerns
A critical look at the first draft of the Digital Networks Act, examining what it says, the assumptions it...
Navigating Data Governance, Privacy, Intermediary Liability, and Encryption in the Rapidly Digitalizing MENA
Internet Policy
21 January 2026
Navigating Data Governance, Privacy, Intermediary Liability, and Encryption in the Rapidly Digitalizing MENA
As MENA continues its rapid technological development, governments must shape digital policies that support innovation, investment, and an open Internet.
New and Updated Policy Briefs to Support Policy Development
Community News and Announcements
15 January 2026
New and Updated Policy Briefs to Support Policy Development
In 2025, we produced three new policy briefs and updated others. These briefs outline the Internet Society’s positions on...
TechSequences Podcast: Dual Crisis: The Splintering of the Open Internet
Internet Policy
8 January 2026
TechSequences Podcast: Dual Crisis: The Splintering of the Open Internet
In the TechSequences podcast, our President and CEO, Sally Wentworth, talked about what's at stake if we don't protect...
Policy Brief: Interconnection and Regulated Traffic Obligations
Internet Policy
19 December 2025
Policy Brief: Interconnection and Regulated Traffic Obligations
This policy brief examines the growing pressure to regulate the relationships between online services and telecommunications operators.
Statement on behalf of the Internet Society at WSIS+20 HLM
Internet Policy
18 December 2025
Statement on behalf of the Internet Society at WSIS+20 HLM
Delivered on 17 December 2025 at the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the overall review of the...
Emerging Digital Technologies and Their Impact on Policy and Regulation in the Middle East and North Africa
Internet Policy
9 December 2025
Emerging Digital Technologies and Their Impact on Policy and Regulation in the Middle East and North Africa
This report examines the impact of current and proposed policies and regulations on emerging technologies in the Middle East...
Policy Brief: Age Restrictions and Online Safety
Internet Policy
4 December 2025
Policy Brief: Age Restrictions and Online Safety
While often well-intentioned, policies requiring age checks create risks for people’s privacy, security, and access to an open Internet.