February 2018 Legislative Update: Net Neutrality, The CLOUD Act, and Trade
After a government shutdown early in the month, updates to net neutrality, the CLOUD Act, cybersecurity policy, trade agreements, and more.
i2Coalition articles and news updates regarding changes to United States Internet or technology polices.
After a government shutdown early in the month, updates to net neutrality, the CLOUD Act, cybersecurity policy, trade agreements, and more.
Issues related to the Federal government’s budget continue to dominate discussions in Washington after a three-day government shutdown. Fights over intermediary liability, surveillance reform, and trade continue.
Some small concessions were made in this legislation, but it falls far short of what was needed to protect consumer privacy.
The renewal, if made law, would extend the surveillance powers granted in FISA Section 702, with minor reforms that fall far short of those that i2Coalition has advocated for.
2017 has been one of the most challenging years on record for the Internet infrastructure industry, despite its continued importance and growth.
i2Coalition is not done demanding strong Net Neutrality rules. This fight isn’t over, it has turned to Congress.
“Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017.” This targeted method is the way to properly address this problem.
i2Coalition Member Eric Ellis of cPanel has written a piece arguing why Net Neutrality, and the Open Internet Order, are good for an open market.
The i2Coalition is excited to attend another year of this important meeting of Internet stakeholders.
Should the FCC roll back the Open Internet Order, it will diminish competition in the Internet transit space.