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A data dump occurs when platforms demand exhaustive personal details upfront, creating friction for users while offering little additional value to governance.   The post The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve  appeared first on Internet Society.

The US Supreme Court will soon consider a case that could fundamentally change how you access the Internet and affect everyone who uses it. Today, the Internet Society filed an amicus brief in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, a case considering whether Internet service providers (ISPs) should be held liable if they do not The post Your Internet Access Is at Risk. We’re Speaking Up appeared first on Internet Society.

Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in August. The post Community Snapshot—August appeared first on Internet Society.

Achieving universal connectivity will require action from many actors—governments, regulators, communities, civil society, and the private sector. Community-centered connectivity offers a way forward. The post How to Achieve Universal Connectivity appeared first on Internet Society.

A resilient Internet connection is one that can maintain an acceptable level of service in the face of faults and challenges to normal operation. Understanding what makes the Internet resilient requires a holistic view of the Internet, not just a technical view. The post What Is Internet Resilience? appeared first on Internet Society.

A scientific expedition in Argentina is becoming a cultural phenomenon thanks to the Internet, pulling in thousands of livestream viewers. The post The Internet of Wonder: How a Scientific Livestream Became a Cultural Phenomenon appeared first on Internet Society.

Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in July. The post Community Snapshot—July appeared first on Internet Society.

The Internet Society Panama Chapter had a plan. They would build the country’s first community network and bring the Internet to one of the country’s many Indigenous communities that were still offline.  The post The Power of Volunteers: Connecting an Indigenous Community in Panama appeared first on Internet Society.

Over time, some Internet exchange points (IXPs) begin to operate on autopilot—what we call "Zombie IXPs." This can diminish performance and pose challenges. The post Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”? appeared first on Internet Society.

The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy and security threats from secret government orders that require companies to change services to provide user data to law enforcement.   The post A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users   appeared first on Internet Society.

In early February of this year, the Internet Society hosted an Encryption Advocacy Workshop in Brussels for European civil society organizations. The post Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society  appeared first on Internet Society.

Without you, there is no Internet. The Internet is so much more than just devices connecting to each other; it’s a place for all of us to come together to share information, experiences, and ideas.   The post How YOU Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

Community-centered connectivity is when connectivity solutions are built for, with, or by local communities themselves. These solutions are not imposed from outside, but instead designed with direct involvement from the people who will use and maintain them. The post What Is Community-Centered Connectivity and Why Should We Care?  appeared first on Internet Society.

We are able to interconnect so seamlessly on the Internet in large part thanks to Internet standards, which allow us to communicate easily across a variety of devices, providers, and systems. The post How Standard Setters Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

The Internet technical community helps to build and maintain infrastructure, and enables us to communicate safely, affordably, and efficiently online.   The post How the Technical Community Runs the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. Each month, we provide a brief overview of just some of the things they have achieved. The post Community Snapshot—June appeared first on Internet Society.

The WSIS High-Level Event (HLE) is a global meeting co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other UN agencies to review progress on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) action lines. It serves as a platform for governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations to assess the ICT (Information and The post The Internet Society at WSIS HLE 2025 in Switzerland appeared first on Internet Society.

For Cheryl Langdon-Orr, learning is more than professional development; it’s a way to lead with credibility and care.  The post From Experience to Curiosity appeared first on Internet Society.

Texas’ mandatory age verification law, ruled constitutional by the US Supreme Court last week, risks the privacy, security, and open nature of the Internet.   The post Dangerous US Supreme Court Decision for Online Privacy and Security appeared first on Internet Society.

Different roles in the Internet ecosystem require different skills, and educators who share their expertise help ensure that the Internet truly is for everyone. The post How Educators Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.