The EARN IT Act, STOP CSAM Act, and KOSA in the United States threaten to weaken end-to-end encryption which puts us all at risk. The post Speak Out Against Bills That Threaten End-to-End Encryption appeared first on Internet Society.
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Inspired by a Global Movement, A Rural Community in Armenia Built Their Own Internet Infrastructure
The Connecting the Unconnected: Europe and Beyond summit takes place in Yerevan, Armenia, on June 6-7, 2023. The post Inspired by a Global Movement, A Rural Community in Armenia Built Their Own Internet Infrastructure appeared first on Internet Society.
Encryption Keeps Kids Safe Online
U.S. proposals like the EARN IT Act, the STOP CSAM Act, and the Kids Online Safety Act erode encryption, the best tool we have for keeping our kids’ information private and secure. The post Encryption Keeps Kids Safe Online appeared first on Internet Society.
Final Results of the 2023 Internet Society Board of Trustees Elections, IETF Selection, and Board Appointee
The Internet Society Elections Committee is pleased to announce the final results of the 2023 elections, the IETF selection for the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Trustees appointee. Voting concluded on 14 April. The results were announced, and the challenge period was opened on 17 April. The deadline to file challenges was 24 …
Another Successful NDSS Symposium
Almost 500 leading academics, industry researchers, and security practitioners from around the world gathered in San Diego, California in February for the 30th edition of the Network and Distributed System Security Symposium (NDSS) to discuss the latest research and developments in Internet security research. A further 130 participants attended remotely. The Internet Society has proudly hosted the NDSS Symposium …
Fostering the Next Generation at the NDSS Symposium
The NDSS Symposium fosters the next generation of Internet security leaders—like 16-Year-old California high school student Aditya Puri. The post Fostering the Next Generation at the NDSS Symposium appeared first on Internet Society.
How the Espírito Santinho Community Created Brazil’s First Fiber Community Network
Espírito Santinho’s Internet access was made possible by a partnership model that could connect other communities in Brazil, where over a quarter of rural households are unconnected. The post How the Espírito Santinho Community Created Brazil’s First Fiber Community Network appeared first on Internet Society.
We Testified Because the Internet Needs a Voice
We testified in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law in support of Section 230. The post We Testified Because the Internet Needs a Voice appeared first on Internet Society.
Misguided Policies the World over Are Slowly Killing the Open Internet
We must defend the Internet whenever there are threats, whether they come from a country, a corporation, or a misguided policy. The post Misguided Policies the World over Are Slowly Killing the Open Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
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 changes could affect the global Internet. The post What is Section 230 and Why Should I Care About It? appeared first on Internet Society.