Statements
Internet Society: Russia’s Proposal Would Weaken the Internet, Make It Less Secure
Media reports that proposed Russian legislation would ban certain kinds of encrypted Internet connections are part of a worrying...
Internet Society: U.S. Administration ban of TikTok and WeChat is a direct attack on the Internet
The U.S. Administration’s move to ban TikTok and WeChat for U.S. app stores is a direct attack on the...
Internet Society: Blocking TLS 1.3 in China Makes the Internet Less Secure
We are concerned about recent media reports that the government of China is blocking certain kinds of encrypted web...
Internet Society Statement on U.S. Clean Network Program
We are very disappointed. The United States, the country that funded the early development of the Internet, is now...
Internet Society Response To SaveDotOrg Letter
Thank you for your letter, which we have read with interest. We appreciate the depth of commitment that so...
Internet Society Announces Appointment of Heather West to Board of Trustees for Interim Term
Reston, VA – 26th May, 2020 – The Internet Society today announced that Heather West will be appointed to...
Internet Society Encourages “Swift and Thorough” ICANN Response to Pending Inquiry Regarding Change of Control of Public Interest Registry
The Internet Society works to promote the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of...
Internet Society Deeply Concerned about Interim Injunction Ordered by Hong Kong High Court
The Internet Society and the Internet Society Hong Kong Chapter are deeply concerned about the recent interim injunction (High...
The Internet Society’s Concerns on the Recent Government Action in Kazakhstan Regarding Encrypted Internet Traffic
The Internet Society and Internet Society Kazakhstan Chapter are deeply concerned about the recent actions taken by the Kazakh...
Turn the Internet Back On in Sudan, and Keep It On
The Internet Society is deeply concerned that the military transitional council of Sudan ordered the shutdown of mobile access...
Internet Society Signs Open Letter Opposing GCHQ Ghost Proposal For Weakening Encrypted Communications
In late 2018, The British Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) published an essay on Lawfare outlining its principles for “exceptional”...
Internet Society Media Statement on Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace Declaration
The Internet Society is one of the signatories of the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. The...