Resource Library

Everyone should have access to an open and trusted Internet. Read our reports, papers, and other documents for insight and vision on how we can get there.

Online Trust Audit – 2020 U.S. Presidential Campaigns

Given increased concerns about security and privacy in the political realm and the continuing drumbeat of high-profile data breaches, we …

2019 Online Trust Audit Methodology 

The 2019 Online Trust Audit will represent the 11th independent analysis and benchmark report of the adoption of security standards and responsible privacy …

The Internet Society Survey on Policy Issues in Asia-Pacific 2019

The 2019 survey aims to contribute to policy debates and discussions—both in the APAC region and globally—on the trends and …

Policy Brief: IoT Privacy for Policymakers

This policy brief identifies the key privacy challenges and risks arising from IoT devices in our homes, workplaces, and public …

Are Organizations Ready for New Privacy Regulations?

Based on 1,200 privacy statements, many are not prepared for coming regulations …

2019 Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll

The 2019 Online Trust Audit & Honor Roll will represent the 11th independent analysis and benchmark report of the adoption of …

2018 Cyber Incident & Breach Trends Report

This year’s report includes ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, connected device vulnerability, and more …

Policy Brief: Principles for Responsible Data Handling

Responsible data handling means applying ethical principles of transparency, fairness and respect to how we treat the data that affects …

Trust by Design

We’re asking manufacturers to include trust in all stages of the design process …
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Annual Reports and Financials

On annual basis, we publish annual reports (an Action Plan and Impact Report), as well as financial reports, annual financial statements, and Form 990s.

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Policy Briefs

Our perspective on critical Internet issues, including community networks, encryption, open Internet standards, Internet Exchange Points, and more.

Internet Impact Briefs

Shorter reports that analyze how different policies or new technologies may affect what the Internet needs to exist and thrive.