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Speak Out Against Bills That Threaten End-to-End Encryption
Strengthening the Internet
14 June 2023
Speak Out Against Bills That Threaten End-to-End Encryption
The EARN IT Act, STOP CSAM Act, and KOSA in the United States threaten to weaken end-to-end encryption which...
Encryption Keeps Kids Safe Online
Encryption
3 May 2023
Encryption Keeps Kids Safe Online
Policymakers are proposing laws that will weaken encryption. The EARN IT Act, STOP CSAM Act, and many other proposed...
What is Section 230 and Why Should I Care About It?
Strengthening the Internet
24 February 2023
What is Section 230 and Why Should I Care About It?
The protections in Section 230 are up for debate in the Supreme Court. Learn what it is and how...
Indigenous Connectivity: Five Bold Calls to Action
Growing the Internet
7 December 2022
Indigenous Connectivity: Five Bold Calls to Action
Here are the key takeaways and calls to action from the Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022—with an emphasis on decolonization...
Two Things the US Should Do to Protect the Internet and the Security of Billions of People Online
Encryption
22 November 2022
Two Things the US Should Do to Protect the Internet and the Security of Billions of People Online
Adopting the practice of Internet impact assessments is not just an option—it’s a must to protect the Internet we...
Supporting Indigenous Connectivity in Canada
Community Networks
17 November 2022
Supporting Indigenous Connectivity in Canada
We partnered with the National Research Council of Canada to work with Indigenous communities in Ontario and Northwest Territories...
Resources
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Indigenous Connectivity in the United States
Complementary connectivity models can bring affordable and sustainable Internet access to tribal areas across the country.
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Ensuring every Canadian has access to the Internet
COVID-19 has shed light on an alarming digital divide in Canada.
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What is Educational Broadband Service (EBS)?
Educational Broadband Service (EBS) is a band of spectrum that the FCC set aside for the public good.
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Security Factsheet: Why Should Municipalities Make Network and Data Security a Priority?
Communities can minimize risk by being intentional about how and by whom networks and devices are used. These are...
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Security Factsheet: Keeping Your Workplace Safe Online
For many of us the Internet is a staple in our day-to-day lives – especially at our jobs. But...
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Net Neutrality Experts’ Roundtable Series Process Report
The United States needs an approach that upholds the core principles of an open Internet and provides market stability;...
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Net Neutrality Legislation: A Framework for Consensus
Note: The Net Neutrality Principles do not represent the views of the Internet Society, nor any of its Chapters,...
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Enhancing IoT Security: Final Outcomes and Recommendations Report
The Internet of Things (IoT) carries enormous potential to change the world for the better. Projections for the impact...
Our Members
The Internet Society’s North America region currently counts 8,476 individual members, out of whom 4,022 (47%) are also members of one of our 10 Chapters in the region.
The Internet Society’s North America region currently counts 8,476 individual members, out of whom 4,022 (47%) are also members of one of our 10 Chapters in the region.
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