The Internet Engineering Task Force makes the Internet work better.

Core values

- The IETF plays a crucial role in developing internet standards that ensure interoperability, which is fundamental for free and full participation in modern life, affecting human rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and privacy[5].
- It enables technological advancements that improve many dimensions of life, including work, play, and home life, such as maintaining relationships, accessing information, and enhancing well-being through various digital tools[3].
- The IETF's work promotes inclusion, decentralized control, and edge-user empowerment, aligning with core values that resonate with the need for openness and fairness in technological development[2].