Encryption

Our Voices Are Making a Difference in the Fight for Strong Encryption

In the global movement to protect encryption, our voices matter. When we raise our voices together, we inspire and...

Global Encryption Day 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 

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

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 

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

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

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

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

Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 Consultation Response to the Home Office 

Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 Consultation Response to the Home Office by Internet Society

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...