About Us

Who We Are

Who We Are & Why We Exist

Founded in 2013, the Internet Safety Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing digital safety, promoting ethical data use, and defending personal privacy in an era of surveillance capitalism.

Our Origin Story:
Post-2012 rise in data broker exposure & mass surveillance awareness.

Independent. Transparent. Policy-driven

Our Work Includes

Awarding leaders in privacy protection
Publishing best practice frameworks for ethical data use
Supporting legislation that protects consumers
Partnering with watchdog organizations and educational institutions

Marsha Langford – Our Director & Chief Advocate

Director, Internet Safety Council

Marsha Langford is a privacy rights advocate and digital ethics expert with over 20 years in public policy and cybersecurity.

Former advisor to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Contributor to GDPR impact studies
Advocate for ethical AI practices

The Hidden Cost of Data Convenience

“The question isn’t whether our data is being used—it’s whether it’s being used against us.”