Statements
Statement on 2023 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award
After careful consideration of the Jonathan B. Postel Service award nomination and selection processes, the decision was made to...
The United States Takes a Dangerous Step Back from Core Internet Principles
The United States Trade Representative has taken a dangerous step back from fundamental principles that ensure the growth of...
Specific App and Service Bans are Fragmenting the Internet
Increasing government actions to block or ban specific web services or applications are fragmenting the Internet.
Expanding Our Reach and Furthering Our Vision
Building on the success of the Foundation to date, it will take over the management of all philanthropic and...
Defend the Internet, Stop the Splinternet
Geopolitics must not influence the management and operations of the Internet, and sanctions should not disrupt access. We must...
Internet Society Statement on EARN IT Act 2022
The Internet Society calls on senators to protect strong encryption by opposing the re-introduced EARN IT Act.
Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Nomination Committee Statement on 2021 Selection
Note that this statement was made by the Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Nomination Committee. After careful review and...
Internet Society Statement on Potential Destabilization of the Internet in Africa
The Internet Society is closely following the current situation of the African Network Information Center (AFRINIC). We are concerned that any interruption...
Internet Society: UK Online Public Safety Bill is trying to legislate the impossible – a safe Internet without strong encryption
In the Queen’s Speech on 11 May 2021, the UK Government said it wants to “harness the benefits of...
Internet Society Statement regarding the Indian Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021
The new requirements in the the Indian Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021...
Internet Society Files Brief Arguing U.S. WeChat Ban Would Damage Internet, Harm Users
On Friday 4 December 2020, the Internet Society, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Center for Democracy & Technology...
Internet Society Warns against Any Potential Repeal of U.S. Intermediary Liability Protections
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230) is the pivotal provision of law in the...