Policy

Digital Trade, Encryption, Internet Governance, Open Internet, Privacy

Impending Changes to India’s Internet Intermediary Rules Raise Concern for Indian Technology Innovation, Free Speech and Global Competitiveness

February 4, 2020

Impending Changes to India’s Internet Intermediary Rules Raise Concern for Indian Technology Innovation, Free Speech and Global Competitiveness India is at the cusp of amending its intermediary liability regime that will expand the due diligence measures required to avail safe harbor to include proactive monitoring, mandatory local incorporation, enabling the traceability of originators (which would […]

Digital Trade, Press Releases, US Policy

i2Coalition Applauds the Signing of the USMCA into U.S. Law

January 29, 2020

— PRESS RELEASE — Washington D.C., January 29, 2020 – President Donald Trump signed into U.S. law a new North American trade pact, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), on Wednesday with digital provisions that will help ensure continued economic growth and innovation across the three member countries. i2Coalition co-founder and policy working group chair David Snead has […]

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Legislative Update, Premium Content, US Policy

i2Coalition January 2020 Legislative Update

January 17, 2020

Your legislative update on important Internet policy issues for the period from mid-December 2019 to mid-January 2020. OUTLOOK  In 2020, Congress is taking aim at perceived problems in the tech sphere, and the i2Coalition stands at the ready to ensure that they approach this problem solving in sensible, constructive ways, and that does not place […]

Announcements, Digital Trade, Press Releases

i2Coalition Applauds the U.S. Senate’s Passage of the USMCA

January 16, 2020

PRESS RELEASE (For Immediate Release) The organization representing Internet infrastructure providers supports provisions in the USMCA that benefit the digital economy. Washington D.C., January 16th, 2020 – i2Coalition applauds the passage today of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the United States Senate, preparing the USMCA to be sent to the President’s desk to be signed […]

Access To Data, Internet Governance, Privacy

Why the EPDP is Essential for a Long-Term Solution for WHOIS

December 19, 2019

Experts are working on the most appropriate updates to domain name registration information through ICANN’s Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP). Finding a balance between authority access and user privacy is difficult, and policymakers and the general public need patience as the EPDP works to get it right. Major European legislation, the General Data Protection Regulation, […]

Digital Trade, Press Releases

USMCA Trade Deal: i2Coalition Statement of Support

December 17, 2019

The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) has renewed its ongoing support for the digital chapter found in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), ahead of the upcoming vote in the House of Representatives. The i2Coalition is the voice of those businesses who build the internet. We represent cloud providers, data centers, domain registrars, registries, web hosts, payment processors, […]

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Legislative Update, Premium Content, US Policy

i2Coalition November 2019 Legislative Update

November 18, 2019

Your update on important Internet policy issues for the period spanning mid-October to mid-November 2019 OUTLOOK  The House passed a temporary spending bill to keep the government running until Dec. 20, forestalling a government shutdown. Last week, the House voted on a number of veteran bills on suspension, and passed H.R. 4863, the United States […]

Digital Trade, Press Releases

The i2Coaltion is Among Key Tech Organizations Calling on Canada to Reconsider Digital Services Tax

November 15, 2019

The i2Coalition is among more than a dozen influential organizations calling on the Canadian Government to reconsider its proposal of a digital services tax (DST) modelled after the French DST. Such a tax would place an undue burden on the digital economy and undermine U.S. investment in Canada’s technology market. It would also threaten compliance […]

Press Releases, Privacy

i2Coalition Supports Proposed NIST Privacy Framework

October 22, 2019

The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (“i2Coalition”) submitted comments in response to the request for public comment on “NIST Privacy Framework: A Tool For Improving Privacy Through Enterprise Risk Management”. The i2Coalition supports copyright policies that preserve the remarkable opportunities offered by a free and open Internet, while balancing the rights of rights holders of all types. […]

Press Releases, US Policy

i2Coalition Provides Statement on House Energy & Commerce Hearing: “Fostering A Healthier Internet to Protect Consumers”

October 16, 2019

The i2Coalition issued a statement for the “Fostering A Healthier Internet to Protect Consumers” joint hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Communications and Technology, and Consumer Protection and Commerce, on October 16, 2019. The Internet contributes billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, touches nearly every aspect of the global economy, and […]

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