Security Policy

Policymakers can strengthen or weaken Internet security. Explore how policy affects the online security ecosystem.

Defend the Open Internet in the EU

We call on EU co-legislators to ensure that the final Digital Networks Act delivers an EU telecoms framework that promotes …

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 moderate …

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.  …

Making Internet Policy Make Sense—Your Multilingual Guide to the Internet 

Designed for general audiences, the Internet Policy Glossary makes 75 key Internet policy terms accessible in English, French, and Spanish, …

Our Voices Are Making a Difference in the Fight for Strong Encryption

In the global movement to protect encryption, our voices matter. When we raise our voices together, we inspire and enable …

Your Internet Access Is at Risk. We’re Speaking Up

The US Supreme Court will soon consider a case that could fundamentally change how you access the Internet and affect …

A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users  

The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy and …

Dangerous US Supreme Court Decision for Online Privacy and Security

Texas’ mandatory age verification law, ruled constitutional by the US Supreme Court last week, risks the privacy, security, and open …

Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity

The United States government is taking a major leap forward for cybersecurity. The newly released Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting …