Centre for Internet and Society (India)

The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) is a non-profit research organization based in Bangalore, India. It conducts interdisciplinary research on internet and digital technologies from policy and academic perspectives. CIS's work encompasses a range of areas, including digital accessibility, intellectual property, open access, internet governance, telecommunications regulation, and privacy.

CIS aims to promote openness, access, and innovation in the digital space. It does this through research, advocacy, policy interventions, and capacity building. The organization frequently engages with government, industry, and civil society stakeholders on issues related to technology policy.

CIS's work is often published in the form of reports, articles, blog posts, and policy briefs. It also hosts conferences, workshops, and other events to facilitate dialogue and knowledge sharing. The organization is known for its contributions to the understanding of the internet ecosystem in India and its impact on various aspects of society. CIS also actively promotes free and open source software (FOSS) and open standards.

CIS maintains a distributed network of researchers and collaborates with other organizations working in similar areas. Its funding comes from a variety of sources, including grants from foundations, government agencies, and private donors.