US Policy

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

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 […]

Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy Attack of the Internet Killers, Consumer Electronics Association, CTA, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, National Security Agency, NCMEC, NSA, PIPA, Protect Intellectual Property Act, SOPA, Stop Online Piracy Act

Hosting Industry Critical to Defeating PIPA and SOPA

July 14, 2012

For many years, I did not believe that a hosting industry organization was necessary. Over time, the critical nature the industry plays in the functioning of the Internet has changed that belief. The i2C was critical in the defeat of PIPA and SOPA. Without our involvement, these two bills really could be law right now. […]

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