i2Coalition articles and news updates regarding changes to United States Internet or technology polices.
Member Spotlight, US Policy
Capitol Hill
The following is a post from Michael Goldstein of i2Coalition member Tucows. The post originally appeared on OpenSRS. If you’ve spent any time reading us or drinking with us, you have almost certainly heard a member of the Tucows herd singing the praises of the Open Internet and vowing to either enlighten or destroy its […]
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
Capitol Hill, ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
The following is a guest post from Gandi’s COO Thomas Stocking about Internet Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill and is cross-posted with permission from Gandi Bar. This week we are heading to the US Capitol, braving the chilly weather and organized chaos we call the US Congress to talk to our representatives. After what happened […]
US Policy
Capitol Hill, Internet Advocacy Day
The i2Coalition’s Internet Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill is in full swing and I couldn’t be more excited. Yesterday, members met with several members of Congress, educating them about the Internet and discussing policy goals for the 113th Congress. Last night, we spent the evening at the “Celebrate the Innovation Economy” reception sponsored by CEA […]
This week, the i2Coalition will be hosting Internet Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill to educate members of Congress about how the Internet works. On February 26, we’re pleased to be co-hosting with Engine Advocacy the “Celebrate the Innovation Economy” reception that is sponsored by CEA. More details are available on our website. Our industry is uniquely qualified […]
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
Capitol Hill, ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
The i2Coalition believes that the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) must be reformed to better reflect the evolution of the Internet. Since ECPA was originally enacted in 1986, technology has made significant advancements, yet the statute remains largely unchanged. The most pressing need is to enact a warrant requirement for government searches of electronic communications, which would protect […]
It’s hard to say it any better than President Obama did when he spoke of patent trolls in a Google Hangout yesterday: “They don’t actually produce anything themselves. They’re trying to essentially leverage and hijack someone else’s idea and see if they can extort some money out of them.” In America’s high-tech sector, we all […]
Cybersecurity, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
The President and Congress have highlighted the importance of cybersecurity. In the coming weeks and months, we expect to see legislative and regulatory activity in this area, including President Obama’s executive order and the reintroduction of CISPA. While the i2Coalition shares this concern for security of America’s vital infrastructure, there’s a right way and a […]
Although the i2Coalition supports efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, we have concerns about the process the Department of Homeland Security will use to achieve these goals. Please sign our petition below that encourages DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano to engage our community in the process and pursue only truly voluntary best practices that protect a free and […]
Cybersecurity, Internet Governance, US Policy
State Of The Union
In response to President Obama’s inclusion of Internet issues in tonight’s 2013 State of the Union, Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) co-founder and Board Chair Christian Dawson released the following statement.
The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
Capitol Hill
The following commentary is by Liam Eagle cross-posted from The WHIR: The Internet Infrastructure Coalition, the organization created by hosting providers to represent the needs of the industry to the US government on matters of public policy, is planning an event at the capital designed to educate lawmakers on the role that internet infrastructure providers […]
