Internet Society Hong Kong

About

Established in 2005, ISOC HK (Internet Society Hong Kong Chapter) is dedicated to the open, unencumbered, beneficial use of the Internet; the upholding of the freedom of expression and opinion, privacy of personal information and aversion of social discrimination; through responsible self-regulation and harmonized governance.

Consistent with the ISOC statement of purpose, ISOC HK believes in “maintain[ing] and extend[ing] the development and availability of the Internet and its associated technologies and applications – both as an end in itself, and as a means of enabling organizations, professions, and individuals [locally and] worldwide to more effectively collaborate, cooperate, and innovate in their respective fields and interests.” Being one of the chapters of ISOC, ISOC HK shares the same objectives and values with the Internet Society around the world. Yet, ISOC HK is not a subordinate of ISOC, ISOC HK is an independent registered charitable organization (IRD#91/16458) which focuses on the Internet affairs in Hong Kong.

ISOC HK is driven by individual users and Internet professionals, in conjunction with and augmented by socially responsible corporations in the information society. ISOC HK intends to encourage participation and discussion form its members on issues within the scope of its mandate, and will endeavour to partner and join with other relevant groups from different spectrums of the local and global community on different activities.

Vision and Mission

The vision of ISOC HK is that an open and accessible network, in technology and policy, contributes to and provides a platform for sustainable development of the information society, which enriches the human experience.

The mission of ISOC HK:

• Raise public awareness and educate the public about the importance of the Internet and its related technologies in Hong Kong;
• Organize activities and fFoster participation, contribution and leadership from individuals and organisations in Hong Kong, on the open development of standards, protocols, administration, governance and the technical infrastructure and evolution of the Internet, as local and global citizens of the information society;
• Promote the Internet as a positive tool and environment for social cooperation, community building, and fostering of a culture that enables self-governance and balanced multi-stakeholder participation to work;
• Be a voice and platform for Internet professionals, users and the Internet community at large in cooperative efforts on local and international policy, practice and development;
• Provide and facilitate forums for idea, experience and cultural exchange among individuals and organisations from private and public sectors as well as across borders;
• Support relevant educational, humanitarian and societal initiatives concerning the Internet community and the information society, such as addressing the bridging of digital divide, capacity and access building, as well as other informational and outreach activities.