Last month, ISOC-IL's Dr. Asaf Wiener and Edan Ring represented Israel's civil society sector at the 2024 annual EuroDIG - the Pan-European Dialogue on…
Read moreLast month, ISOC-IL's Dr. Asaf Wiener and Edan Ring represented Israel's civil society sector at the 2024 annual EuroDIG - the Pan-European Dialogue on Internet Governance. Hundreds of government representatives, internet researchers, and social activists from the EU and across the world gathered to discuss cooperative internet governance along with its challenges and opportunities.
Read moreHighlights from the inaugural ISOC-IL WEBNA Conference in Umm al-Fahm.
Read moreThis Israel Internet Association study reveals social media platforms' poor handling of harmful content and policy violations during the recent war. As gruesome images and disinformation flooded social media from October 7th onward, the platforms failed to uphold their user safety policies. The study outlines crucial steps for both platforms and governmental authorities.
Read more|Data collection period: April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024| The Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has released its annual internet report for 2023-2024. By integrating survey data, traffic measurements, and real-time analysis from multiple platforms, ISOC-IL's Internet Index Report provides valuable insights into trends and shifts in technological advancements, market dynamics, user behavior, and the pressing challenges related to online safety in Israel.
Read moreISOC-IL’s Internet Safety Hotline, a trusted TikTok Community Partner, recently participated in a targeted TikTok training session on the newly introduced TikTok Safety Enforcement Tool (TSET). The enhanced tool simplifies the user reporting process and enables more precise identification of abusive content, thereby improving the efficiency of responses to harmful online interactions.
Read more|Data collection period: January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024| Discover the latest trends in social media use in Israel as documented by the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) 2024 report. Key findings include the rising popularity of Telegram and TikTok, especially among young adults, and a shift in Facebook usage. Interactive dashboards provide in-depth analyses tailored for policymakers and academic research.
Read more|Data collection period: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023| Detailed overview of the ISOC-IL Internet Safety Hotline's activity in Israel throughout 2023, including data and insights about the most common types of online abuse reported, success rate in resolving issues, and Hotline activity for the first months of the "Swords of Iron" war in October-December 2023.
Read moreA recent Israeli Supreme Court case sheds light on pivotal questions regarding digital discourse and the nature of public officials' social media accounts. The court's landmark decision holds significant implications for any democratic society, highlighting the evolving landscape of digital rights and the need for nuanced legal frameworks. This English translation now enables the international community to access the full court proceedings, including the constitutional considerations and established norms therein.
Read more|Data collection period: January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023| The widespread “spam” phenomenon affects a large portion of internet users globally, and presents numerous concerning challenges. Enhancing our empirical understanding of spam litigation is vital for safeguarding consumer rights and shaping an internet environment based on transparency and consent. In a first-of-its-kind empirical analysis, the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has released a comprehensive report examining the landscape of spam litigation in Israel between 2016-2022, providing an unprecedented factual foundation…
Read moreReal-time and historic data on Israel's country code top-level domains (ccTLDs): Registration, Renewal, amd expiration
Read moreISOC-IL welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees for 2024, and thanks our outgoing Board members for their dedicated service and contribution.
Read moreHow Hamas weaponized social media platforms and what big-tech and authorities can do about it. | Op-Ed by Edan Ring, ISOC-IL’s Director of Community and Social Affairs.
Read moreIn preparation for a special session held by the Israeli Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee on December 25, 2023, and at the behest of the Parliamentary Research and Information Center, the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) presented the Committee with a comprehensive brief and supporting materials on the employment of AI in wartime disinformation campaigns. This comprehensive brief proved to be…
Read moreInternet Society awards Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) the prestigious Gigabit ranking, the highest rank attainable for its performance in 2023, recognizing ISOC-IL's vibrant public activity over the course of the past year.
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