Callum Voge – Internet Society https://www.internetsociety.org We are a global charitable organization empowering people to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:37:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.internetsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cropped-ISOC-Symbol-Ground-navy-690px-1-32x32.jpg Callum Voge – Internet Society https://www.internetsociety.org 32 32 In One Corner, Large Telecom Operators. In the Other, Everybody Else. https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2023/02/in-one-corner-large-telecom-operators-in-the-other-everybody-else/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:52:06 +0000 https://www.internetsociety.org/?p=186845 European Union flag on a glass building

We encourage everyone interested in defending an open Internet to contribute to the European Commission's public consultation on the potential developments of the connectivity sector and its infrastructure.

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]]> UK Online Safety Bill Set to Weaken Encryption and Put UK Internet Users At Risk https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2022/01/uk-online-safety-bill-set-to-weaken-encryption-and-put-uk-internet-users-at-risk/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:38:48 +0000 https://www.internetsociety.org/?p=162957 a group of five red phone booths in London

The Internet Society joins the UK England Chapter in calling for a redraft of the UK’s Online Safety Bill so that it protects strong encryption and recognises its vital role in protecting users online.  Despite claims it seeks to protect users online, the recent draft of the Bill threatens to drive strong encryption from the […]

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]]> European Union’s Network and Information Security Directive Threatens Internet with Fragmentation and Creates Security Risks https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2021/10/european-unions-network-and-information-security-directive-threatens-internet-fragmentation-and-creates-security-risks/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:15:26 +0000 https://www.internetsociety.org/?p=152441 European Union flags flying outside of a building

The second iteration of the European Union’s Network and Information Security Directive, NIS 2, was written with good intentions. But many worry the cybersecurity rules could splinter the Internet and undermine security. Among those concerned are Internet Society chapters and members in Europe. While the directive’s goal is to improve security online, a newly-published Internet […]

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]]> Advocacy Groups Must Stand Up for Encryption—While They Still Can https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2021/10/advocacy-groups-must-stand-up-for-encryption-while-they-still-can/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:02:20 +0000 https://www.internetsociety.org/?p=152164 a group of protesters with a woman holding up a sign

Encrypted messaging is indispensable for advocacy groups that use the technology to stand up for their communities. As new government laws and regulations in countries around the world threaten to weaken encryption, advocacy groups must work together to speak out against these measures and protect the digital tools needed to hold power accountable. Once again, […]

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