The Council of Europe has engaged since the early days of the Internet in protecting human rights online. The ensuing rapid digitalisation of the society has extended the need for a regulatory framework to multiple layers of the information society.

In order to ensure a sustainable, people-centred and rights-based approach to the digital world, the Council of Europe engages in setting and promoting standards, building partnerships and fostering multi-stakeholder dialogue.

 Policy focus

 Key conventions

 Global cooperation

Protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in the digital environment

 

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