How healthy is the internet?

Our 2019 compilation of research and stories explains what’s key to a healthier internet across five issues, from personal experience to global concerns.

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Is it safe?

The internet is where we could live, love, learn and communicate freely. To be ourselves, we need to be able to trust the systems that protect us.

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7 articles

How open is it?

The internet is transformative because it is open: everyone can participate and innovate. But openness is not guaranteed – it’s always under attack.

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9 articles

Who is welcome?

It’s not just about how many people have access to the internet, but whether that access is safe and meaningful for all of us.

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9 articles

Who can succeed?

Getting online isn’t enough on its own. Everyone needs skills to read, write and participate in the digital world.

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7 articles

Who controls it?

A few large players dominate much of the online world, but the internet is healthier when it is controlled by many.

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7 articles

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