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• Safer Internet Initiative 10/02/2026
  Connectivity is essential, but not enough. Everyone deserves a safe Internet. Today, we are excited to share our Safer Internet Initiative, a project designed to protect people online. The post Safer Internet Initiative appeared first on Internet Society.
• 30 Years of Section 230: Why We Still Need It for a Safer Internet  09/02/2026
  This month marks the 30th anniversary of Section 230, a piece of US law that allows online platforms to moderate content in ways that best serve their users. The post 30 Years of Section 230: Why We Still Need It for a Safer Internet  appeared first on Internet Society.
• Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work 05/02/2026
  Spectrum is one of the most essential—yet least visible—parts of the Internet ecosystem. It’s the foundation that enables billions of people and devices to connect wirelessly, across vast distances and diverse environments. The post Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work appeared first on Internet Society.
• Community Snapshot—January 02/02/2026
  Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their activities in January. The post Community Snapshot—January appeared first on Internet Society.
• “Fair Share” and the Digital Networks Act (DNA): Three Concerns  22/01/2026
  A critical look at the first draft of the Digital Networks Act, examining what it says, the assumptions it reflects, and what it may enable over time. The post “Fair Share” and the Digital Networks Act (DNA): Three Concerns  appeared first on Internet Society.
• Navigating Data Governance, Privacy, Intermediary Liability, and Encryption in the Rapidly Digitalizing MENA  21/01/2026
  As MENA continues its rapid technological development, governments must shape digital policies that support innovation, investment, and an open Internet. The post Navigating Data Governance, Privacy, Intermediary Liability, and Encryption in the Rapidly Digitalizing MENA  appeared first on Internet Society.
• Encryption Making Africa Safer: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for African Civil Society 29/12/2025
  In September 2025, the Internet Society organized its first-ever Africa Cybersecurity (Encryption) Advocacy Workshop in Windhoek, Namibia, held alongside the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa. The post Encryption Making Africa Safer: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for African Civil Society appeared first on Internet Society.
• WSIS+20 Reaffirms Multistakeholder Governance and a Lasting IGF 19/12/2025
  The outcome document of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 review reaffirms a commitment to the conditions that have enabled the Internet to thrive. The post WSIS+20 Reaffirms Multistakeholder Governance and a Lasting IGF appeared first on Internet Society.
• Online Age Restrictions Need Strong Rules and Independent Oversight  19/12/2025
  While often well-intentioned, age check requirements pose significant risks to people’s privacy, security, and access to an open Internet. The post Online Age Restrictions Need Strong Rules and Independent Oversight  appeared first on Internet Society.
• Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp 15/12/2025
  Connectivity in Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement is unreliable and expensive, limiting access to education, healthcare, and employment. We partnered with CETA to train residents on bringing connectivity to their community and the skills necessary to build and use the Internet. The post Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp appeared […]