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The Israel Internet Association is situated at the intersection of technology and society, ensconced as a critical part of the national internet infrastructure, while maintaining connection and communication with diverse sectors and segments of Israel’s society. From this vantage point, we provide policymakers, academia and the public with in-depth, technology-grounded expertise and research, and produce comprehensive research and policy papers addressing current technological challenges along with their social, political, or economic implications.

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Israel Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision on Freedom of Expression on Social Media Platforms

Publishing Date: March 17, 2024

A 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…

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Weaponizing AI for Disinformation: An ISOC-IL Brief to Israeli Lawmakers

Publishing Date: January 15, 2024

In 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…

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The Internet Governance of Gaza and the Palestinian National Authority: Technical, Political and Ethical Dimensions

Publishing Date: January 4, 2024

Among the noteworthy issues at the heart of the international discourse in the shadow of the “Swords of Iron” war is the question of control over the internet in the Palestinian Authority and the extent of Israel’s ability to shut it down. This article puts forward a professional picture of internet institution management in the Palestinian Authority, and outlines the…

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Digital Forensic Technologies used by Israeli Law Enforcement in Smartphone and Cloud Data Searches

Publishing Date: September 6, 2023

In 2023, the Israel Internet Association published an extensive professional review of the digital forensic tools employed in Israel: their capabilities, the manner in which they are used, and a detailed outline of the existing legal framework and police procedures governing their operation. For the past decade, the Israeli Police and other law enforcement authorities, including the Israel Securities Authority,…

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Call for Action: Meta’s failures to enforce its Safety and Authenticity rules in Israel

Publishing Date: September 14, 2022

With the upcoming elections looming in Israel, ISOC-IL wishes to alert Meta Group/Facebook and its users regarding the company’s inadequate enforcement of its own community standards. Immediate actions need to be taken to address these concerns, as they may have a troubling impact on the upcoming elections.  ISOC-IL sent a letter on September 13 to Facebook Israel and to Meta…

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Proposal for Social Networks Regulation in Israel

Publishing Date: April 19, 2022

On March 6, 2022, the Committee for Adapting the Law to the Challenges of Innovation and Technology Acceleration in the Ministry of Justice and the Advisory Committee to Examine Regulation on Digital Content Platforms in the Ministry of Communications, issued an open call for the public. The committees requested the public’s comments on alternative regulatory arrangements designed to block offensive…

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Internet of Things in Israel: Benefits, Challenges and Policy Recommendations

Publishing Date: March 6, 2022

The Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has published a new policy document examining the advantages, barriers and risks involved in adopting IoT technologies for the Israeli economy and society, together with applicable policy recommendations for the policymakers and government authorities responsible for infrastructure, regulation and state-level support. Chapter I reviews the variety of uses and benefits to be gained from IoT technologies in…

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Privacy of Children Online

Publishing Date: May 6, 2019

The internet and particularly social networks are an integral part of the lives of teenagers and children, presenting both advantages and challenges. A critical issue is protecting their privacy and reducing their risk of sharing too much personal information online. Studies show that teenagers and children want privacy, offline and online, but the younger they are, the less capable they…

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Internet in Israel’s Arab Society

Publishing Date: May 6, 2019

Among ISOC-IL’s foremost priorities is the preservation of internet freedom. It is our belief that internet freedom relies not only on users’ technical capacity to browse the web freely and safely, but also on their ability to take full advantage of its potential. The term “digital divide” refers to societal disparities in: availability and quality of access to digital media…

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IPv6

Publishing Date: May 6, 2019

The primary protocol that enables communication between computers is called IP (Internet Protocol): Each device connected to the internet has a unique numeric address known as an IP address used to route information from the sender to the receiver. The current version of IP (IPv4) enables the allocation of IP addresses to approximately 4.3 billion devices connected to the internet.…

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Digital Remains

Publishing Date: July 15, 2017

Our research and policy report addresses critical questions surrounding digital remains: What happens to our privacy after death? Who should have access to and control over these materials? What are the considerations for granting or denying access to online accounts left behind? How should society and regulators handle digital remains, and how should posthumous considerations shape the way we manage…

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Digital Technologies and the Online Senior Citizen

Publishing Date: November 17, 2014

An interview with Nava Gilad, Manager of the Digital Citizenship Task Group at the Israel Internet Association, discussing challenges and goals in digital education for the "digital periphery," in particular senior citizens.

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