Dr. Asaf Wiener, VP for Research and Public Policy at ISOC-IL, presented at the annual conference for civics educators in Tel Aviv, exploring the…
Read moreDr. Asaf Wiener, VP for Research and Public Policy at ISOC-IL, presented at the annual conference for civics educators in Tel Aviv, exploring the cross-disciplinary challenges AI poses to democratic society and the protection of human rights.
Read moreFrom May 12–14, 2025, ISOC-IL participated in EuroDIG 2025 in Strasbourg, France, under the theme “Safeguarding human rights by balancing regulation and innovation.” Our representatives played key roles in the planning and delivery of important sessions addressing digital inequality and disinformation.
Read moreOn April 24, 2025, the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL), in collaboration with the Elementor Israel Community and the Press for Web Conference, held a successful and thought-provoking webinar titled "The Future of the Digital Experience in Israel."
Read moreOn May 8, ISOC-IL joined Israel’s leading voices in web development, design, and digital innovation at the annual Press for Web conference — a premier gathering for professionals shaping the digital landscape. As the registry manager for Israel’s country-code domain names, ISOC-IL shared its insights on the vital role of Israeli domain names in supporting both the professional ecosystem and broader Israeli society.
Read moreOn May 8-9, the 2025 CS Hackathon: Doing Good gathered 140 computer science students from both the graduate and undergraduate programs for a 24-hour programming marathon, focused on combating disinformation while engaging the next generation of tech leaders.
Read moreThe April 2025 stakeholder analysis from ISOC-IL, supported by the EU, offers an up-to-date overview of Israel’s disinformation challenges. It maps key information actors, highlights risks to vulnerable communities, and provides strategic recommendations for policymakers, civil society, media, and tech sectors to improve information integrity and societal resilience
Read moreThroughout February 2025, the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) intensified its ongoing commitment to building a safer, more inclusive digital environment through a range of community initiatives. The month’s efforts centered particularly on one of the groups most vulnerable to online risks: senior citizens. By equipping seniors and volunteers with essential digital skills, raising awareness about emerging online threats, and closing digital gaps across diverse populations, ISOC-IL took proactive steps to foster trust, resilience, and digital confidence among Israel’s internet users.
Read moreThe Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) is proud to recognize Hank Nussbacher, a founding member of ISOC-IL and a pioneer of the Israeli internet, for his outstanding contributions to the Internet Society’s Chapters Advisory Council (ChAC) Steering Committee in 2024.
Read more|Data collection period: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023| The Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) presents a comprehensive study on internet infrastructure, usage, digital literacy, and online safety within Arab society in Israel, highlighting disparities by region, religion, age, income, and education.
Read moreThe Israel Internet Association’s Internet Safety Hotline has published its 2024 year-end report, detailing data and statistics on user reports received throughout the year, as well as content removal requests submitted to online platforms and services. The report provides insights into user demographics, the types and nature of reported harm, the platforms involved, and the response rates of the various platforms.
Read moreAs part of Safer Internet Month, the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) launched a unique initiative to advance digital literacy among senior citizens in Israel’s Arab society. The program was developed in collaboration with JDC-Eshel, which focuses on promoting well-being in aging, and Hasoub, an NGO dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship and technology in Arab society in Israel.
Read moreThe newly proposed ‘Digital Communication With Public Bodies’ legislation would require public bodies to provide services digitally, aiming to streamline bureaucracy, save time, and make services more accessible. On February 3, 2025, the legislative committee reconvened to brief legislators on the proposal, with Dr. Asaf Wiener, VP of Research and Public Policy at ISOC-IL presenting ISOC-IL’s insights and key recommendations to ensure the law is drafted and implemented in a way that prioritizes accessibility, privacy, and citizens’ rights.
Read moreScammers aim to steal credit card details ● ISOC-IL: "We have received dozens of reports in recent days" ● Fraudulent messages claim users violated Facebook's policy, urging them to submit personal information.
Read moreISOC-IL was invited to provide background materials and present its research and recommendations during a recent discussion at the Knesset Committee on the Rights of the Child addressing the critical intersection of privacy law and children's rights: the Right to Be Forgotten.
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