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.
Action Plan 2023
Our roadmap for tackling the threats and challenges for today’s Internet as we look to grow and strengthen it for future generations.
Impact Report 2022
In a year of upheaval, the Internet connected us to reliable information, social connection, and opportunity. Find out how we addressed threats and connected underserved populations.
Internet Impact Briefs
Shorter reports that analyze how different policies or new technologies may affect what the Internet needs to exist and thrive.
Global Internet Report (GIR)
From trust to consolidation, access to sustainability, a deep look at the forces shaping our digital future.
Policy Briefs
Our perspective on critical Internet issues, including community networks, encryption, open Internet standards, Internet Exchange Points, and more.
ITU Plenipotentiary 2022 Summary Issues – Matrix
Background Paper on ITU Plenipotentiary 2022
Internet Impact Brief: European Commission Proposal to Prevent and Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Internet Impact Brief: Proposals to Regulate Content Moderation on Social Media Platforms in Brazil
Internet Impact Brief: India CERT-In Cybersecurity Directions 2022
World Telecommunications Development Conference 2022 Background Paper
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2022 Issues Matrix
How To Protect the Internet from Becoming the Splinternet
Internet Impact Brief: South Korea’s Interconnection Rules
Community Network Readiness Assessment Handbook
Quick Analysis – The Impact of Efforts to Disconnect Russia from the Internet
Internet Impact Brief: Impact of Ukraine’s Requests to Block Russia’s Access to the Internet
Archives
Internet Society Position on Internet Shutdowns
A Multi-Stakeholder Model in ICT Policymaking
The multistakeholder model, an established approach for Internet governance, lends itself to ideal use in policymaking for the digital era--an environment that is increasingly made up of various actors that ...
Security Factsheet: Keeping Your Workplace Safe Online
Security Factsheet: Why Should Municipalities Make Network and Data Security a Priority?
Encryption: Essential for the LGBTQ+ Community
Online Trust Audit – 2020 U.S. Presidential Campaigns
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 practices. This methodology reflects comments received in response to the Internet Society’s ...
Policy Brief: IoT Privacy for Policymakers
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is the latest wave of integration of technology into our lives and surroundings. This rapidly-spreading new generation of devices brings cameras, microphones, sensors, computing, ...
Are Organizations Ready for New Privacy 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 security standards and responsible privacy practices.
Sites are eligible to ...
2018 Cyber Incident & Breach Trends Report
Policy Brief: Principles for Responsible Data Handling
Organization Reports
On annual basis, we publish annual reports (an Action Plan and Impact Report), as well as financial reports, annual financial statements, and Form 990s.