These procedures outline the process for selecting a board-appointed trustee in accordance with Article II Section 1(d) of the Amended and restated By-Laws of the Internet Society. That section ...

Connectivity is essential, but it’s not enough on its own. Too many people experience safety threats as a routine part of their online life. Misinformation, online scams, cybersecurity threats, ...

It’s getting increasingly hard to know what and who you can trust online. Scams are becoming more sophisticated. Disinformation more viral. Add in surveillance and data breaches, and the stakes of ...

This month marks the 30 th anniversary of a section of United States law that has been called “the 26 words that created the Internet.” Three decades ago, in 1996, it was far from certain that ...

In 2026, our Community Calls will drive collective action, amplify our mission, and showcase our community’s impact as we work together to build and promote an open, globally connected, secure, and ...

This week is a pivotal one for the future of the Internet. National governments will convene at the United Nations headquarters in New York City to negotiate who will shape our digital future and how.

According to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU’s) Facts and Figures 2025, an estimated 6 billion people—about three-quarters of the world’s population—are now using the Internet. Ten ...

Children and teenagers benefit from the many opportunities the Internet offers, but also face risks to their safety and well-being online. Policymakers around the globe are responding with online ...

Earlier this year, the United Kingdom government ordered Apple to provide access to encrypted data in the company’s cloud storage service, iCloud. In response, Apple removed its Advanced Data ...

About 2.6 billion people are still offline. That’s nearly one-third of the global population without access to a tool that enables people to access education, find work, run businesses, connect with ...

With the near-constant stream of advertisements, sponsored content, and brand deals we see every day online, it can start to feel like the Internet is all about profit. While it is true that a lot of ...