Encryption

We ensure people everywhere have the strongest tools to protect their online communication.

Global Encryption Day 2025
Online Tuesday 21 October 2025 – Tuesday 21 October 2025

Global Encryption Day 2025

More information about Global Encryption Day is coming soon. Until then: Let’s make this year’s Global Encryption Day the...

A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users  
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Encryption 25 July 2025

A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users  

The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy...

Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society 
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Encryption 25 July 2025

Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society 

In early February of this year, the Internet Society hosted an Encryption Advocacy Workshop in Brussels for European civil society...

STOP CSAM Act Threatens Everyone’s Online Safety and Security
Open Letters 11 June 2025

STOP CSAM Act Threatens Everyone’s Online Safety and Security

Encryption Under Threat: The UK’s Backdoor Mandate and Its Impact on Online Safety
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Encryption 19 May 2025

Encryption Under Threat: The UK’s Backdoor Mandate and Its Impact on Online Safety

Encryption is an essential component of a safe and trustworthy Internet. Weakening it not only undermines personal privacy but...

Five Years of Collaboration Between the Global Encryption Coalition and Internet Society Chapters 
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Encryption 14 May 2025

Five Years of Collaboration Between the Global Encryption Coalition and Internet Society Chapters 

Over the last five years, Internet Society chapters have played a critical role in helping ensure the success of...

What Is an Encryption Backdoor?
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Encryption 2 May 2025

What Is an Encryption Backdoor?

Encryption backdoors allow third parties to access the content of encrypted communications and can create security problems.

Internet Trust: Why We Need It and How to Achieve It
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Encryption 17 April 2025

Internet Trust: Why We Need It and How to Achieve It

Trust in the Internet is crucial, but it has fluctuated. Let’s dive into Internet trust, what makes a trustworthy...

Fix the TAKE IT DOWN Act to Protect Encryption
Open Letters 4 April 2025

Fix the TAKE IT DOWN Act to Protect Encryption

We write to urge Congress to amend the TAKE IT DOWN Act because it creates unacceptable risks to users’...

Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety
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Encryption 10 December 2024

Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety

Encryption is a tool that ensures privacy for all online users, including children. In our panel, we heard from...

Global Encryption Day Statement
Encryption Resources 20 October 2024

Global Encryption Day Statement

Encrypt Today to Safeguard Tomorrow: The Encryption Summit
Online Monday 21 October 2024 – Monday 21 October 2024

Encrypt Today to Safeguard Tomorrow: The Encryption Summit

Encryption empowers people to connect with others, protect themselves and their loved ones, and live their lives to the...