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News
The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban
Strengthening the Internet
10 January 2025
The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban
A potential TikTok ban is on the horizon as the United States Supreme Court considers an important decision this...
Texas’ Mandatory Age Verification Law Will Weaken Privacy and Security on the Internet
Strengthening the Internet
23 September 2024
Texas’ Mandatory Age Verification Law Will Weaken Privacy and Security on the Internet
Texas' mandatory age verification law will weaken Internet privacy and security and will not provide an effective solution to...
US Government Networks Get a Security Boost: White House Roadmap Tackles Routing Vulnerabilities
Strengthening the Internet
6 September 2024
US Government Networks Get a Security Boost: White House Roadmap Tackles Routing Vulnerabilities
The White House's Roadmap to Enhancing Routing Security is an important step toward strengthening routing security in the United...
US Supreme Court Upholds Right of Websites to Moderate Content
Strengthening the Internet
1 July 2024
US Supreme Court Upholds Right of Websites to Moderate Content
In a decision on the NetChoice cases, the US Supreme Court upheld the rights of social media platforms to...
Bill S-210 Threatens Canadians’ Access to the Internet
Strengthening the Internet
30 May 2024
Bill S-210 Threatens Canadians’ Access to the Internet
Canadian Bill S-210 threatens to break the Internet in Canada and fragment Canadians' access. Help spread the word that...
Montana’s TikTok Ban: Breaking the Internet and Undermining Online Privacy
Strengthening the Internet
6 May 2024
Montana’s TikTok Ban: Breaking the Internet and Undermining Online Privacy
Asking TikTok, Google, and Apple to more intrusively track nearly every American with a cell phone, based on the...
Resources
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Indigenous Connectivity in the United States
Complementary connectivity models can bring affordable and sustainable Internet access to tribal areas across the country.
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Ensuring every Canadian has access to the Internet
COVID-19 has shed light on an alarming digital divide in Canada.
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What is Educational Broadband Service (EBS)?
An overview of Educational Broadband Service (EBS), a band of spectrum that the FCC set aside for the public...
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Security Factsheet: Why Should Municipalities Make Network and Data Security a Priority?
Communities can minimize risk by being intentional about how and by whom networks and devices are used. These are...
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Security Factsheet: Keeping Your Workplace Safe Online
For many of us the Internet is a staple in our day-to-day lives – especially at our jobs. But...
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Net Neutrality Experts’ Roundtable Series Process Report
The United States needs an approach that upholds the core principles of an open Internet and provides market stability;...
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Net Neutrality Legislation: A Framework for Consensus
Note: The Net Neutrality Principles do not represent the views of the Internet Society, nor any of its Chapters,...
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Enhancing IoT Security: Final Outcomes and Recommendations Report
The Internet of Things (IoT) carries enormous potential to change the world for the better. Projections for the impact...
Our Members
The Internet Society’s North America region currently counts 8,476 individual members, out of whom 4,022 (47%) are also members of one of our 10 Chapters in the region.
The Internet Society’s North America region currently counts 8,476 individual members, out of whom 4,022 (47%) are also members of one of our 10 Chapters in the region.
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