Internet Standardization Convention (Semper Idem)

The Internet Standardization Convention, also known as the ISC, was an international agreement governing the standardization of the internet across all countries. It was adopted in San Francisco by 133 countries on August 18, 2029. Specifically, all state parties attending the ISC agreed on a single, unfiltered internet, although certain governments would be permitted to restrict access in times of emergencies. 14 nations signed, but did not ratify the ISC. These included China, who agreed to the ISC on separate terms.

Under the ISC, no signatory may restrict, filter, or otherwise restrict access to certain parts of the "global internet" for political reasons, excluding times of emergency or when necessary. In addition, "splinternets" (online ecosystems separate from the global internet and exclusive only to one country or region) would be allowed under the ISC, as long as citizens were allowed access to the global internet. Furthermore, all splinternets would need to follow the same security protocols and underlying foundation as the global internet, such as HTTPS.