Global Encryption Coalition

Global Encryption Day 2024 is here!

A future where your digital life is secure, where prying eyes have no place. Your future deserves nothing less.
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Be a part of The Encryption Summit: Encrypt Today to Safeguard Tomorrow!

We live in a golden age of encryption, with more people accessing this key security technology than ever before. Encryption empowers people to connect with others, build community, protect themselves and their loved ones, and live their lives to the fullest.

This 21 October 2024, join us at The Encryption Summit: Encrypt Today to Safeguard Tomorrow to be part of this pivotal movement shaping the future of online privacy and security.

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

Stories about people and 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 Proton we offer end-to-end encrypted products including email, calendar and VPNs. We believe people should have the right to decide for themselves who can access their personal data and that the best way for a company to protect user data is by not having it in the first place. Using end-to-end encryption as standard ... Read More
At Session we provide a safe, secure, and simple-to-use space for people to communicate with each other. Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that minimises sensitive metadata, designed to protect people’s privacy every time they have a conversation. We believe everyone should be able to say no — no to having their information collected, stored, ... Read More
Strong encryption systems (extending encryption) in the better protection of human rights, and the fact that the two aspects reinforce each other, hence creating a virtuous cycle. Encryption ensures that the data stored on computer systems, those on cloud computing such as Apple and Google, and those being transmitted through computer networks, including the Internet, ... Read More
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  • 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
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  • Show your support for the GEC’s mission
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