CFTMS undertakes projects supporting the following principles (and often with overlapping missions):
- Open government – transparency online, including open data
- Global collaboration – working together, wisdom of the crowd
- Cybersecurity – users protected from dangerous attacks
- Cyber safety – Internet safe from predators and inviting for kids
- Election integrity – fully secure, audit-backed systems with paper trails
- Privacy – controls and rights for users to determine who uses our data
- Net neutrality – allowing all traffic to flow freely
- Tech flexibility – modern workplaces allowing flexible environments & schedules enhanced through technology
- Net freedom – an Internet free from persecution
- STEM education – opportunities for learning about all aspects of technology
- Equal access – absence of an economic digital divide
- Accessibility – an Internet, software and hardware accessible for those with disabilities and special needs
- Gender neutrality – the Web without bias
- Usability – strong design, easy for all to use
- Quality content – upholding ethical standards of journalism within new media
- Innovation – an environment where evolution of ideas is encouraged and celebrated