Intermediary Liability

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Intermediary Liability, Press Releases, The Internet Infrastructure Industry

38 Advocacy Organizations Sign Joint Letter in Defense of Section 230

March 8, 2023

As the Senate prepares to debate the future of Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) and 37 other diverse advocacy organizations have signed a joint letter to Senator Richard Blumenthal, Chair of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law; and Ranking Member […]

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Digital Trade, Intermediary Liability, Press Releases, US Policy

Gonzalez v. Google LLC: i2Coalition files amici brief with U.S. Supreme Court

January 27, 2023

On January 18, 2023, the i2Coalition, joined by our members cPanel, LLC, Identity Digital Inc., Texas.net, Inc. and Tucows Inc., filed an amici brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Gonzalez v. Google LLC, pointing out Section 230’s foundational role in allowing the Internet’s infrastructure to function efficiently and effectively without the threat of crippling […]

Events, Intermediary Liability, Internet Safety, Open Internet, Premium Content, Privacy

Watch: Abuse Reporting Workshop Featuring i2Coalition Member Experts

November 8, 2022

One of the most crucial factors to curbing online abuse is the quality of abuse reports that get submitted to Internet infrastructure help desks. All too often, abuse reports are often either directed to the wrong provider or contain insufficient information to take action. i2Coalition members have been proactive in educating stakeholders on both where […]

Announcements, Intermediary Liability

i2Coalition Announces July 23rd Webinar: Understanding the Full Scope of Section 230 in the Internet Ecosystem

July 7, 2021

The i2Coalition is excited to announce a one-hour educational webinar on Friday, July 23, 2021, from 11am-12pm ET/ 15:00-16:00 UTC to build understanding of the importance of Section 230 protections to the entire Internet ecosystem. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act prohibits treating a vast range of private sector and public Internet providers as a “publisher or […]

Announcements, EU Policy Workshops, Intermediary Liability, US Policy

i2Coalition and eco’s Transatlantic Dialogue on Intermediary Liability: VIDEO

October 26, 2020

i2Coalition & eco – Association of the Internet Industry invited experts to discuss the future of intermediary liability on both sides of the Atlantic in a roundtable webinar that happened Oct 15, 2020. Hosts:● Thomas Rickert, eco● Christian Dawson, i2Coalition Guest speakers:● Melinda Clem, Board of Directors, i2Coalition and Vice President of Strategy, Afilias● Oliver […]

EU Policy, EU Policy Positions, Intermediary Liability, Internet Governance, Press Releases

i2Coalition Submits Comments on Europe’s Digital Services Act

September 4, 2020

In January, the European Commission announced the Digital Services Act – a now package of regulations aiming to address issues such as protecting Internet user data and addressing the legal responsibilities of online platforms. As legislators aim to roll out the DSA in the final quarter of 2020, a call for feedback was announced and […]

Intermediary Liability, Press Releases, US Policy

The i2Coalition Presents Comments on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to FCC

September 2, 2020

On September 2, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (“i2Coalition”) presented the following comments to the Federal Communications Commission in regards to the 57 page NTIA petition for rule making that they are currently reviewing. The NTIA’s petition asks the FCC to vastly expand its regulatory jurisdiction to include decisions made by private companies to keep up or take […]

Announcements, Intermediary Liability, US Policy

i2Coalition to Participate in Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF-USA), July 22rd & 23rd, 2020

July 14, 2020

The Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF-USA) is a conference that engages with the issues most relevant to the future of the Internet. It brings together a range of individuals spanning civil society, government, technologists, research scientists, industry and academia. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s IGF-USA will be held virtually as a two-day conference […]

Intermediary Liability, Internet Safety, Press Releases, US Policy

i2Coalition Statement On Introduction of EARN IT Legislation

March 5, 2020

Washington DC; March 5th, 2020 – Today, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham and Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the “Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act of 2020” or the “EARN IT Act of 2020”. i2Coalition Executive Director Christian Dawson issued the following statement: “The i2Coalition is the voice for the Internet’s infrastructure. […]

Best Practices, Events, Intermediary Liability, Speaking

Free Speech Or Hate Speech: Should Online Due Diligence Change? Join the Discussion at RightsCon on June 12

June 5, 2019

Hate groups all too often go to the Internet to quickly spread their offensive messages. It often falls to service providers to stop the spread of this hate, but how do they identify a new group as a hate group? How soon should they act? And how does one maintain space for open dialogue and […]

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