{"id":207398,"date":"2024-02-29T15:56:36","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T15:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=207398"},"modified":"2025-07-25T21:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T21:30:23","slug":"countering-internet-threats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/action-plan\/countering-internet-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting an Open Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Protecting
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It is easy to blame the Internet for social problems. And yet, some long predate the Internet and are only more visible because it enables people to communicate easily. But governments and corporations are making decisions that threaten it. We stand up against this trend. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We all want solutions that promote safer experiences online. But, too often, governments try to ‘fix’ these problems in ways that erode people’s access to the Internet. If we don’t help them understand how to find solutions that protect the Internet, we may soon not have one to protect at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Internet needs an advocate. We are uniquely positioned to mobilize members, partners, and other supporters to raise our voices to protect the Internet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We need everyone to defend the Internet.<\/h3><\/div>

The Internet is for everyone. It is the people’s medium. We must stop bad policies and help governments make decisions that safeguard the Internet we know and love. The Internet is ours, let’s keep it that way.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Addressing Lack of Trust in the Internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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To defend the Internet, we will focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n