Global Encryption Coalition

Global Encryption Day 2024 was a success!

A future where your digital life is secure, where prying eyes have no place. Your future deserves nothing less.
Take a look at what happened in this annual event last edition.

See how people around the world are advocating to save strong encryption.

Parents’ guide to encryption

Kids live in a digital world. Even before they start using online tools, devices and games on their own, parents take pictures of them, share them and store the on the cloud. Encryption is the best tool we have to keep them safe online.

Learn more about how to use encryption to protect children.

Encryption safeguards the personal security of billions of people and the national security of countries around the world.

The Global Encryption Coalition (GEC) was founded in 2020 by the Center for Democracy & Technology, Global Partners Digital and the Internet Society and now has over 350 members.

Its mission is to promote and defend encryption in key countries and multilateral fora where it is under threat. The GEC also supports efforts by companies to offer encrypted services to their users.

Every day, we promote and protect encryption all over the world. Find out how we take action:

What did people and organizations tell us on their choice to use and implement strong encryption?

At HexaEight, we are proud to offer a revolutionary platform that leverages our patent-pending end-to-end encryption technology to redefine user authentication and content protection. Our commitment to security is reflected in every aspect of our products, from safeguarding personal data during authentication to ensuring the authenticity and integrity of digital media through our Secure Media ... Read More
At Echoworx, encryption is in our DNA. For over 20 years, we've been committed to digital privacy, ensuring your sensitive communications are secure worldwide. Our mission is close to our hearts because we know encryption safeguards real people. A leading enterprise in insurance, wealth, and retirement depends on our platform to securely send tens of ... Read More
Tutanota is the secure email service that automatically protects all data with end-to-end encryption. In today’s internet, encryption is the best tool we have to protect our sensitive data from prying eyes. To fight for our right to privacy – to protect journalists, whistleblowers, human rights activists as well as all citizens around the world ... Read More

Join the Coalition

  • Access informed policy debates on encryption around the world
  • Support from a wide range of tech organizations and cybersecurity experts for your advocacy
  • Amplify your advocacy messages through the global GEC member community

Become a Friend of the Coalition

  • Show your support for the GEC’s mission
  • Access toolkits to bolster your encryption advocacy efforts
  • Receive the GEC monthly newsletter