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Reframing Canadian Content for the Future: TCIS speaks at CRTC Hearings

This month, TCIS Board Members Len St-Aubin and Dr. Irene Berkowitz appeared before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) as part of the ongoing public hearing, The Path Forward – Defining “Canadian program” and supporting the creation and distribution of Canadian programming in the audio-visual sector (CRTC 2024-288). Their independent interventions brought clear, forward-looking […]

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IGF2025

Bli med ISOC Norge og møt andre representanter for ISOC Foundation og folk som er interessert i Internet policy fra hele verden The post IGF2025 appeared first on ISOC Norge.

Celebrating 5 Years of the Global Encryption Coalition 

In the five years since its launch on May 14 2020, the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC) and its members have reshaped the worldwide debate around encryption. The Coalition started during uncertain times, as the world faced the first few months of a global pandemic. With just 37 civil society members at its founding, the Coalition […]

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Zoom sur la communauté – Avril 

Dans le monde entier, les 130 chapitres de l’Internet Society travaillent au niveau local, régional et mondial pour que l’Internet reste une force au service du bien. The post Zoom sur la communauté – Avril  appeared first on Internet Society.

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Nuestra comunidad en acción – Abril 

Alrededor del mundo, los 130 capítulos de Internet Society trabajan a nivel local, regional y global para que Internet siga siendo una fuerza para el bien. The post Nuestra comunidad en acción – Abril  appeared first on Internet Society.

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Community Snapshot—April

Around the world, the Internet Society’s 130 chapters work locally, regionally, and globally to keep the Internet a force for good. The post Community Snapshot—April appeared first on Internet Society.

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La révision prévue de l’OSCPT menace les droits fondamentaux et compromet le chiffrement

Zurich, 6 mai 2025 – La consultation qui se termine aujourd’hui sur la révision partielle de l’Ordonnance sur la surveillance de la correspondance par poste et télécommunication (OSCPT) ainsi que de l’Ordonnance du DFJP (OD-SCPT) [1] soulève d’importantes questions et suscite de vives inquiétudes. Les modifications prévues menacent non seulement le droit fondamental à la […]

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ISOC Bénin forme 60 jeunes développeurs à l’Acceptation Universelle

Le chapitre béninois d’Internet Society a organisé, ce mardi 6 mai 2025, à l’hôtel BRH de Cotonou, un atelier de formation sur l’Acceptation Universelle. 60 jeunes développeurs, issus des écoles Simplon Bénin et École 229, ont été initiés aux principes techniques de l’Acceptation universelle pour  un Internet inclusif, multilingue et accessible à tous. Le Bénin […]

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Switzerland’s Privacy and Encryption Under Attack: Proposed Surveillance Laws Threaten Fundamental Rights and Cripples Encryption

Zurich, May 6, 2025 – A sweeping revision of he Ordinance on the Surveillance of Postal and Telecommunications Traffic (VÜPF/OSCPT) and the ordinance of the Federal Department of Justice and Police (VD-ÜPF/OME-SCPT) , concludes its public consultation today [1]. But the proposed changes pose a grave threat to the fundamental right to privacy and the security of encryption, essential […]

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Planned Revision of Surveillance Ordinances Threatens Fundamental Rights and Compromises Encryption

Zurich, May 6, 2025 – The public consultation on the partial revision of the Ordinance on the Surveillance of Postal and Telecommunications Traffic (VÜPF/OSCPT) and the ordinance of Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police FDJP (VD-ÜPF/OME-SCPT) [1], which ends today, raises major questions and massive concerns. The planned changes not only jeopardize the fundamental […]

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Geplante VÜPF-Revision bedroht Grundrechte und kompromittiert Verschlüsselung

Zürch, 6. Mai 2025 – Die heute endende Vernehmlassung zur Teilrevision der Verordnung über die Überwachung des Post- und Fernmeldeverkehrs (VÜPF) sowie der Verordnung des EJPD (VD-ÜPF) [1] wirft grosse Fragen auf und sorgt für massive Bedenken. Die geplanten Änderungen gefährden nicht nur das Grundrecht auf Privatsphäre, sondern auch die Sicherheit von Verschlüsselung. Insbesondere VPN […]

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Togo: 88 participants réunis pour l’École nationale sur la gouvernance de l’Internet 2025

La troisième édition de l’École nationale sur la gouvernance de l’Internet s’est ouverte ce lundi 5 mai 2025 à l’Université de Lomé, sous l’égide de l’Internet Society Togo. Cette initiative phare du chapitre national vise à doter le pays d’une masse critique d’acteurs formés aux grands enjeux de la gouvernance numérique. Pour cette édition, 88 […]

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Empowering the Elderly: Enhancing Cybersecurity and Technology Skills

“Enhancing Cybersecurity and Technology Skills of Elderly” educational program aims to enhance IT literacy of individuals aged 60 and over, empowering them to use the Internet and modern technologies independently and safely. The six-month program, launched on March 1, 2025, is designed for 25 participants aged 60 and over. It includes both theoretical and practical […]

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What Is an Encryption Backdoor?

Encryption backdoors allow third parties to access the content of encrypted communications and can create security problems. The post What Is an Encryption Backdoor? appeared first on Internet Society.

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Data Security Begins with Strong Passwords and Personal Accountability

The protection of personal data (PD) is more important than ever in the digital age, as technological advancements create new opportunities for both its compromise and its protection. The fundamental principles of IT protection were presented during a training course held in Jermuk on April 26, as part of the international “Girls in ICT” campaign. […]