US Policy

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

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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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. […]