i2Coalition articles and news updates regarding changes to United States Internet or technology polices.
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act, LEADS Act
ECPA reform has long been a legislative priority for i2Coalition, and we support the LEADS Act and applaud Senators Hatch, Coons and Heller for making reforms of this nature a priority.
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
Digital Due Process, ECPA
Today, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) joined other groups in signing a letter to members of Congress urging passing this year of a clean ECPA reform bill. In addition to i2Coalition, the signatories of the letter include other trade associations, think tanks, major Internet and communications companies and others. i2Coalition Co-Founder and Board Chair Christian […]
Cross Border Data Flows, Intermediary Liability, Internet Governance, Open Internet, US Policy
The 9th Annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) kicks off in Instabul, Turkey next week on September 2nd. Internet governance is a top policy priority for the i2Coalition and we look forward to actively participating as we have done in past conferences. Accordingly, I will be attending the IGF along with members Michele Neylon of Blacknight […]
Access To Data, Encryption, Privacy, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA
SXSW Interactive is set for March 2015 in Austin, Texas and the i2Coalition will be there promoting Internet freedom! Every year thousands of enthusiasts from around the globe flock to the capitol of the Lone Star State for the great music, Tex-Mex cuisine, and to experience the latest technologies. The i2Coalition has been actively engaged […]
Access To Data, Member Spotlight, Privacy, US Policy
Media Venture Partners, National Security Agency, NSA
The following is a guest post from Media Venture Partners about joining the i2Coalition. Media Venture Partners (“MVP”) provides investment banking advisory services for companies of all sizes and stages – from bootstrapped entrepreneurs to established corporations in the Internet infrastructure, telecom, towers and media sectors. By immersing ourselves in our target industries, we can […]
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA
The following is a guest post by Ben Young of member company Peer 1 Hosting and was published on Gigaom. In the post-Snowden world, the location and security of data is not just a political issue, it’s a personal issue. Customer concerns over data privacy are having a drastic and unprecedented impact on how internet […]
Access To Data, Cybersecurity, Privacy, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA
As a new version of the USA FREEDOM Act surveillance reform bill is expected to be introduced in the Senate this week, the debate about the National Security Agency’s surveillance programs still tends toward a simplistic focus on striking the right balance between national security and individual privacy. But a new 60-page report released today […]
Access To Data, Encryption, Internet Safety, Privacy, US Policy
The following is a post by i2Coalition founding member company Data Foundry and originally was posted on the company’s blog. Data Foundry is proud member of the i2Coalition whose mission is to support “those who build the nuts and bolts of the Internet”. We are proud to have played a key role, along with other […]
Encryption, EU Policy, Internet Safety, Open Internet, US Policy
Washington, D.C. – Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) Co-Founder and Public Policy Chair David Snead released the following statement in conjunction with the coalition’s submission of comments on Net Neutrality to the Federal Communications Commission: “The Internet thrives when a level playing field allows innovation to come from anyone with a good idea and the ability […]
Internet Governance, Open Internet, US Policy
ICANN
I’m excited to announce that the i2Coalition is a sponsor of the Internet Governance Forum USA! The event will be held this Wednesday, July 16 at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. from 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM. The daylong conference will bring together industry experts to discuss best practices for a multistakeholder process in […]
