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Eight Internet visionaries were inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame for their lasting contributions to the development, expansion, and governance of the global Internet. Together, their work has spanned decades and enabled the Internet to cross borders, languages, and cultures—ultimately connecting billions of people worldwide. The post Internet Society Announces New Internet Hall of […]

Despite the Internet’s critical role in education, livelihoods, and civic participation, more than 2.6 billion of the world’s population remains offline. This deep digital divide reinforces existing inequalities, especially for women, rural communities, and low-income groups. Access alone is not enough; meaningful digital inclusion also requires affordability, relevant skills, and locally grounded support systems.  The […]

Measurements are only as powerful as the reforms they bring.

A luta em defesa da criptografia e dos direitos online dos europeus continua – Mesmo antes da última reunião do Conselho da UE, onde foi discutida a proposta de regulação “Chat Control”, vários países declararam a sua oposição à mesma  e mais de 500 cientistas também a criticaram. O mesmo fez o Capítulo Português da […]

On 15 September 2025, civil society organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts, including Global Encryption Coalition members, published an open letter to Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canadian Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree urging the federal government to withdraw Bill C-2, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada […]

Internet fragmentation has been conceived of too narrowly–as have the tools that might combat it.

A data dump occurs when platforms demand exhaustive personal details upfront, creating friction for users while offering little additional value to governance.   The post The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve  appeared first on Internet Society.

Nepal’s Internet users are experiencing disrupted Internet connectivity and access to web services.

Internet Society Chapters have been collaborating with each other and coordinating with local stakeholders to advance DNSSEC adoption across Africa.

ISOC ha preparat una contribució per a la World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly (16–17 December 2025).  Aquí teniu el document: https://www.internetsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Internet-Society-Response-WSIS20-Elements-Paper.pdf L’entrada ISOC-CAT recolza la contribució d’ISOC a WSIS. ha aparegut primer a Capítol Català de la Societat Internet.

On Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, the Rapa Nui language has long struggled to secure its place in the digital world. Despite having Internet access, communities such as those on remote islands and in parts of South America face an invisible barrier: language.   While connectivity is increasing, a significant digital divide persists. Over […]

The US Supreme Court will soon consider a case that could fundamentally change how you access the Internet and affect everyone who uses it. Today, the Internet Society filed an amicus brief in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, a case considering whether Internet service providers (ISPs) should be held liable if they do not […]

We invite students from secondary vocational and higher education institutions in the IT sector, as well as early-career professionals, to participate in the Global Encryption Day event. The event is initiated by the Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO and is supported by the Internet Society Foundation. The meeting will take place in Yerevan on September […]

IPv6 proponents can learn from the success of HTTPS adoption, which was not driven by education but by making the new technology the “natural, obvious, easy choice.

Excerpt of an official White House photo Trump continua a pressionar a UE sobre a regulação das Big Tech – Numa publicação de 26 de agosto, já depois do aparente “acordo” com a UE, Trump voltou a ameaçar com tarifas, na sua rede Truth Social, os países europeus que impuserem…

2 September 2025 The Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe,[i] Global Partners Digital,[ii] the Internet Freedom Foundation,[iii] the Internet Society,[iv] and Mozilla,[v] constituting the Steering Committee of the Global Encryption Coalition, write to express our concerns with the 1 July Danish Presidency’s Compromise Text[vi] on the EU Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR).   We have carefully […]

La penúltima semana del mes de julio se instaló el primer RIPE Atlas Anchor en Bolivia. Este hecho representa un

Nos chapitres internationaux et nos groupes d’intérêts spéciaux œuvrent pour faire de l’Internet une force au service du bien. Ce bref aperçu ne présente que quelques-unes de leurs réalisations au mois d’août. The post Zoom sur la communauté – Août appeared first on Internet Society.

Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in August. The post Community Snapshot—August appeared first on Internet Society.

Encouraging market entry and reducing barriers can lead to more competitive, fair, and accessible telecom markets.

On September 28, 2025, the Swiss electorate will decide the fate of the Federal Act on Electronic Identity Credentials. This legislation proposes the introduction of a state-issued electronic identity, a centralized digital credential designed to streamline access to public and private services alike. While the Federal Council and Parliament advocate for its adoption, a coalition of civic organizations has successfully triggered […]

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Slovenski ISOC Chapter z veseljem sporoča, da so se člani ISOC.SI pridružili projektu VANTAGE (Vulnerability Assessment aNd Testing Automation for Global Enhancement), ki je financiran v okviru razpisa DIGITAL-ECCC-2024-DEPLOY-CYBER-07-KEYTECH. Ta pobuda prihaja v odločilnem trenutku razvoja interneta, ko umetna inteligenca postaja globoko vgrajena v digitalno infrastrukturo, ki jo omogoča internetna tehnologija in je namenjena zaščiti pred zlorabami, manipulacijami […]

Naši člani združenja ISOC.SI aktivno sodelujejo pri pionirskem projektu v Sloveniji, ki oblikuje internet prihodnosti – ne le hitrejši, temveč tudi veliko varnejši. V sodelovanju s slovenskimi vladnimi ministrstvi in raziskovalnimi partnerji do dkupina, ki izvaja projekt  uspešno pokazala kvantno prepletanje komunikacij na dolge razdalje in zasnovo novega kvantno izboljšanega šifrirnika. Ti dosežki utirajo pot […]

Collaboration is paramount to understanding the underlying context that is holding back Internet development.

L’Internet Society – Chapitre Togolais (ISOC Togo) annonce sa participation en tant que partenaire stratégique à la troisième édition du Salon International des Professionnels de l’Économie Numérique de l’UEMOA (SIPEN-UEMOA), prévue du 24 au 26 septembre 2025 à Lomé. Organisé sous le parrainage de la Commission de l’UEMOA et avec l’appui du Ministère de l’Économie […]

This webinar on September 10 2025 will look at Extended DNS Errors (EDE) – a recent proposed standard to enrich DNS responses with additional information. The post Webinar: Extended DNS Errors appeared first on ISOC Norge.

L’annonce a été faite ce 22 juin 2025 : Le DNSSEC a été déployé avec succès dans le domaine Internet national de premier niveau du Burundi, le .bi. Cela constitue un pas important dans l’amélioration de la sécurité de l’infrastructure de l’Internet au Burundi. En effet, les extensions de DNSSEC aident à sécuriser les réponses…