The Internet Infrastructure Industry
As members of the Internet infrastructure industry, we are keenly aware of the positive influence that the Internet has on employment, specifically in the technology sector. The San Francisco-based Bay Area Council Economic Institute further underscores this point and offers additional insight in a new study [PDF] released yesterday titled, “Technology Works: Patterns of High-Technology […]
Internet Governance, US Policy
ICANN
Earlier today, I participated on a conference call with U.S. ITU Ambassador Terry Kramer who gave a substantive update on the environment on the ground at the International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) 2012 World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) in Dubai. There are several key takeaways from the call that I want to share with you. […]
Internet Governance
Dubai, International Telecommunications Union, ITU, UN
The following commentary is from i2Coalition Board Member Richard Feller cross-posted from HedgeHog Hosting. I have been reading article after article and blog post after blog post trying to decipher any concrete information about the current meeting of the ITU that is being held by the UN in Dubai these next two weeks, and while […]
Cross Border Data Flows, Internet Governance
ICANN
Today, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is convening the 2012 World Conference on International Telecommunications in Dubai (WCIT-12). This conference will review the current International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs), which are essentially global treaties on international telephone and radio communications. The last major revisions to the ITRs occurred in 1988 long before the rise of the […]
Access To Data, Internet Governance, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
The i2Coalition applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee for recommending amendments to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) that would require law enforcement to obtain warrants prior to searching email and other electronic communications. One of our board members, Richard Feller of Hedgehog Hosting, attended the markup on behalf of the i2Coalition and has a good […]
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider H.R. 2471 – an amendment to the current Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). Enacted in 1986, ECPA specified standards for law enforcement agencies access to electronic communications and associated data, affording important privacy protections to subscribers of emerging wireless and Internet technologies. Technology has advanced dramatically since […]
The Internet Infrastructure Industry
cPanel, cPanel Conference, cPanel Conference 2012
Last month, I was pleased to be a featured speaker at the cPanel conference 2012 in Houston, Texas. The conference featured four tracks and more than 30 sessions from experts on strategies, products, and industry resources. I’d like to take a moment to thank cPanel for once again organizing a fantastic conference! They are an […]
Cybersecurity, Internet Governance
ICANN, SaveHosting
experiencing different groups who each want a say in how the Internet is governed.
The Internet Infrastructure Industry
McKinsey Global Institute
With more than two billion people using the Internet, even the most casual observer can see that it plays an advantageous role in commerce and, from that, job creation.
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
The ballots have finally been cast and the results are tabulated. President Obama will serve another term with a Democratic majority in the Senate and Republican majority in the House. With the political landscape set for at least the next two years until mid-term elections, it’s now time to focus on important public policy issues […]
