Privacy

Online privacy is crucial to a trustworthy Internet.

Online privacy is crucial to a trustworthy Internet.

Online privacy depends on the ability to disclose data consensually and with clear expectations about the context and scope of data sharing. Identifiability, data linkability, and data mining present significant privacy concerns.

We are dedicated to advancing privacy by advocating for technology and policies that respect it. We also educate communities on the benefits of maintaining strong online privacy and how to manage their online identities.

Privacy

Online privacy is crucial to a trustworthy Internet.

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Online privacy depends on the ability to disclose data consensually and with clear expectations about the context and scope of data sharing. Identifiability, data linkability, and data mining present significant privacy concerns.

We are dedicated to advancing privacy by advocating for technology and policies that respect it. We also educate communities on the benefits of maintaining strong online privacy and how to manage their online identities.

Key Privacy Links

Key Privacy Links

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Online Trust and Safety Hub

Explore anti-scam guidance, educational videos, online courses, downloadable materials, third-party resources, and more.

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Encryption

Encryption is an essential privacy tool that protects your personal information and helps keep people safe in our digital society.

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Privacy Online Course

Privacy is a fundamental right and a crucial enabler of autonomy, dignity, and self-expression. Learn more about online privacy and data collection in the digital age.

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Digital Footprints

Digital footprints are trails of data that people leave behind as they use the Internet. This data contributes to a digital portrait of who we are online.

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Privacy Policy

Policy makers can support or threaten online privacy. Explore how policy can affect people’s ability to maintain privacy.

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Keeping Kids Safe Online

Children live in a digital world. Encryption is a valuable tool for keeping their messages and personal information private.

Protect Your Data: Trust and Safety Workshops

Protect Your Data: Trust and Safety Workshops

With cybercrime on the rise globally, it’s more important than ever to have the skills to navigate the Internet safely. 

Last year, our trust and safety workshops promoted digital literacy, trained participants to identify scams, and shared best practices for a secure online experience. Watch the full video to learn more!

Latest Updates

Latest Updates

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Global Encryption Day Summit 2026: Five Key Conversations on the Future of Digital Trust

From mapping tools and VPNs to encrypted messaging and the challenges posed by quantum computing, the Global Encryption Day Summit …
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We Shouldn’t Have to Give Up Our Safety Online to Be Safe

Internet Society President and CEO Sally Wentworth spoke to lawmakers about the harmful consequences Bill C-22 could have on Internet …
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The EU KIDS Act Should Make Services Safer, Not Create an Internet Badge

Age assurance proposals raise questions on how these systems would work in practice, and if they would protect minors without …
Internet Society Launches Global Online Trust and Safety Hub as Part of Its Safer Internet Initiative
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Internet Society Launches Global Online Trust and Safety Hub as Part of Its Safer Internet Initiative

The Internet Society today launched the Online Trust and Safety Hub, a free global resource center offering practical tools to …
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From Curiosity to Confidence: CodificaKids Builds Digital Trust in Rural Brazil

In 2024, the Internet Society Brazil Chapter launched CodificaKids, a hands-on digital safety workshop for young people …
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Advancing the Safer Internet Initiative for Everyone

We are advancing a connected set of efforts to strengthen online safety and security for people and communities worldwide …
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Digital Coercion: How Inaccessible Design Strips Financial Privacy

Inaccessibility is not merely an inconvenience. It is a mechanism that systematically strips users of their financial privacy, autonomy, and …
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Safety Over Bans: Internet Society Challenges App Store Age Verification

Imagine having to provide a government ID before downloading an app to clock in at work, submit homework, check the …
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Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption

Policymakers often face a dangerous dilemma: preserve privacy and security for everyone, or break encryption so law enforcement can catch …

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