The Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) plays a pivotal role in shaping internet public policy and advancing reliable, safe internet usage throughout Israel. Recent citations in a paper published by the Knesset Research and Information Center emphasize ISOC-IL’s vital role as a source of professional, trustworthy data and insights for policymakers and an expert authority in the field of internet studies.
The Knesset paper, entitled “Regulations for Labeling Broadcast Content to Ensure Child Protection,” compiles data on content consumption by children and adolescents in Israel, assesses the measures currently in place for protecting children from exposure to age-inappropriate content, and reviews the measures recommended by professional and government committees that have addressed the issue. By compiling data and analysis from various sources, including ISOC-IL, the paper seeks to guide the development of policies that will enhance children’s online safety.
A vital component of the Israel Internet Association’s mission is to provide researchers and policymakers with reliable information and data about the unique qualities of the Israeli internet and its users. We curate an open platform for data sets and quantitative studies pertaining to the Israeli internet, including original research by ISOC-IL like the data cited here by the Knesset on usage patterns of streaming services and social media platforms in Israel. We invite you to explore the selection of our publications that have been translated into English here.
ISOC-IL’s research on internet usage patterns and digital literacy has long informed policymakers, educators and the general public about current trends and future needs. The Knesset paper’s reliance on ISOC-IL data highlights the importance of our work in guiding and informing the nation’s digital progress.
For the Knesset policy report (Hebrew, PDF):
“Regulations for Labeling Broadcast Content to Ensure Child Protection”
ISOC-IL publications cited in Knesset policy report:
- Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) unveils an Index of Internet Use in Israel (2023)
- Social Media and Digital Platform Use in Israel (2024)
Other ISOC-IL resources on child online safety and digital literacy:
Youth, Parents and Screens in Israel in 2022: Usage and Disparities Survey [English]
Parenting Toolkit: How to Protect Children on Mobile and Home Devices [Hebrew] (includes talking points for discussion with children and teens)
“Fake or Not”: Interactive Online Learning Environment for Educators, Parents and Children [Hebrew]