About the Internet Society
Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society (ISOC) is a global non-profit organization working to ensure the Internet remains a force for good for everyone. Through its community of members, special interest groups, and 120+ chapters around the world, the organization defends and promotes Internet policies, standards, and protocols that keep the Internet open, globally connected, trustworthy, and secure.
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Internet Society Fact Sheet
We work towards reaching our vision by building, promoting, and defending
a bigger and stronger Internet.
(last updated in Sep 2020)
Impact Report
We present some of our important work in 2020, highlighting how our community has worked together to to build, promote and defend the Internet.
Action Plan 2021
Read the Internet Society’s roadmap for our work ahead – and let’s join together to support our vision that the Internet is for everyone.
Brief History of the Internet
Read about the origins of the Internet written by the Internet pioneers (published in 1997).
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Press Releases
The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
About Internet Society
24 May 2021
The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Washington, DC – 24 May, 2021 – The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Saerin Cho to the...
Internet Society Launches Global Search for New Generation of Internet Champions
About Internet Society
16 March 2021
Internet Society Launches Global Search for New Generation of Internet Champions
The Internet Society has launched a new fellowship program to develop a new generation of Internet champions.
Nominations Open for Prestigious Internet Hall of Fame
About Internet Society
23 February 2021
Nominations Open for Prestigious Internet Hall of Fame
The Internet Society today announced that nominations are now open for the next Internet Hall of Fame class of...
Internet Society in Numbers
global members who can join local chapters, participate in online forums, and attend events.
Chapters and Special Interest Groups in 105 countries are comprised of local volunteers who run programs and activities that support our principles and mission.
Organization Members are companies and organizations from the technology community, business, academia, and the not-for-profit sector.
Internet Society in the News
Dataquest India
Strengthening the Internet
26 May 2021
WhatsApp Moves Court Against Clause in New IT Rules 2021 Calling it End of Privacy: What Does the Clause Say?
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Strengthening the Internet
26 May 2021
Explained: What are WhatsApp’s arguments to fight the traceability clause in IT Rules 2021
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Strengthening the Internet
25 May 2021
Could Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp be Banned from 26 May 2021? Here’s the Truth
Dataquest IndiaStatements
Internet Society: UK Online Public Safety Bill is trying to legislate the impossible – a safe Internet without strong encryption
Encryption
12 May 2021
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
Encryption
1 March 2021
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
Strengthening the Internet
7 December 2020
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...
Senior Executive Leadership Team
Leading image: Laura Salm-Reifferscheidt interviewing Godfrey Chimbwanda (53), District Schools Inspector, in Murambinda, Zimbabwe on 24 May 2018. © Internet Society / Nyani Quarmyne / Panos Pictures