US Policy

i2Coalition articles and news updates regarding changes to United States Internet or technology polices.

i2Coalition Applauds Congressional Effort to Promote a Multi-Stakeholder Governance Model for the Internet

February 5, 2013

Washington, DC – In response to today’s joint hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce subpanel on communications and technology and the Foreign Affairs subcommittees on terrorism and human rights regarding the future of American policy and global Internet governance, Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) co-founder and Board Chair Christian Dawson released the following statement: […]

US Policy Capitol Hill, Internet Advocacy Day, PIPA, Protect Intellectual Property Act, SOPA, Stop Online Piracy Act

February 27: Internet Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

January 31, 2013

Without education about how the Internet works, the lack of understanding by lawmakers only promises to bring more unfavorable legislation, like SOPA and PIPA, and endangers the future of Internet freedom as a whole.

US Policy Data Innovation Day

Celebrating Data Innovation Day

January 24, 2013

As members of the Internet infrastructure industry, we often talk about new technologies and driving innovation for long-term growth of the Internet. That innovation extends beyond traditional mediums and is being celebrated today with the first annual Data Innovation Day. The i2Coalition is proud to be a partner organization on this important occasion that is […]

The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy

Celebrating Internet Freedom throughout the U.S.

January 17, 2013

Earlier this week I attended the Celebration of Internet Freedom event organized by CEA in Washington D.C., which i2Coalition co-sponsored. The celebration included a viewing of the documentary Silicon Prairie: America’s New Internet Economy produced by is produced by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. I recently saw the film when I attended CES a few weeks […]

EU Policy, US Policy Newseum

A Night at the Newseum: Celebrating Internet Freedom

January 16, 2013

The following is a guest post by Richard Feller, i2Coalition Board Member and Founder of Hedgehog Hosting. Last night, I had the pleasure of attending CEA’s Celebration of Internet Freedomat the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The i2Coalition was a proud co-sponsor of the event, along with many others who value the openness of the web. […]

Internet Governance, US Policy ICANN

WCIT-12 Update: Bringing It Back to Basics

December 7, 2012

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. […]

Access To Data, Internet Governance, Privacy, US Policy ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Senate Committee Takes Positive Action on ECPA

November 30, 2012

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

Statement on Protecting Internet Privacy and Due Process

November 29, 2012

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 […]

Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Election Day 2012 and the Internet

November 9, 2012

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 […]

Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy National Security Agency, NSA, PIPA, SOPA

Hosting Industry Has Chance to Help Shape Policy

July 14, 2012

I’ve been the lead administrator on WebHostingTalk.com for several years now. As such, I’m often approached with “great ideas.” Ideas generally revolve around new and improved ways of hosting, new tools for hosters, and ways WHT should regulate the industry. I remember roughly 6 years ago when someone approached me about “starting an organization to […]

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