Contract for the Web

A global plan of action to make our online world safe and empowering for everyone

The web was designed to bring people together and make knowledge freely available. It has changed the world for good and improved the lives of billions. Yet, many people are still unable to access its benefits and, for others, the Web comes with too many unacceptable costs.

Everyone has a role to play in safeguarding the future of the web. The Contract for the Web was created by representatives from over 80 organizations, representing governments, companies and civil society, and sets out commitments to guide digital policy agendas. To achieve the Contract’s goals, governments, companies, civil society and individuals must commit to sustained policy development, advocacy, and implementation of the Contract text.


Governments

  • Principle 2

    Keep all of the internet available, all of the time

  • Principle 3

    Respect and protect people’s fundamental online privacy and data rights

  • Principle 1

    Ensure everyone can connect to the internet

Companies

  • Principle 4

    Make the internet affordable and accessible to everyone

  • Principle 5

    Respect and protect people’s privacy and personal data to build online trust

  • Principle 6

    Develop technologies that support the best in humanity and challenge the worst

Citizens

  • Principle 7

    Be creators and collaborators on the Web

  • Principle 8

    Build strong communities that respect civil discourse and human dignity

  • Principle 9

    Fight for the Web

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