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Internet Policy
Take Action: Keep Canada Protected
Community News and Announcements
21 April 2026
Take Action: Keep Canada Protected
We’re calling on our community in Canada to contact their MP to urge them to listen to security experts...
Take Action: Defend the Open Internet in the EU Commission’s DNA Consultation
Community News and Announcements
10 April 2026
Take Action: Defend the Open Internet in the EU Commission’s DNA Consultation
The European Commission opened a public consultation on the Digital Networks Act. We’re calling on the Internet Society community to...
DNS Blocking: Mind the Unintended Consequences
Internet Policy
3 April 2026
DNS Blocking: Mind the Unintended Consequences
As DNS blocking mandates multiply, so do concerns about security, the openness of the Internet, and fragmentation.
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.