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Cybersecurity, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
Cybersecurity Must Respect Internet Freedom and Innovation
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 […]
Petitioning the Obama Administration to Listen to the Internet Infrastructure Industry on Cybersecurity
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
i2Coalition Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
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
i2Coalition Plans to Educate Lawmakers with Capitol Hill Internet Advocacy Day
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 […]
The Internet Infrastructure Industry
Green Power Partners in the Internet Infrastructure Industry
As head of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition), I often highlight how our industry drives innovation. While the innovation I refer to is largely focused on the nuts and bolts of the Internet, it also extends beyond traditional parameters. Our industry has an ongoing tradition of finding new ways to make our system structures and […]
Internet Governance, US Policy
i2Coalition Applauds Congressional Effort to Promote a Multi-Stakeholder Governance Model for the Internet
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
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.
Celebrating Data Innovation Day
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 […]
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Access To Data, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Privacy, US Policy
Charlie Hebdo, Open University, Open X-Change, UK, United Kingdom, US
Why David Cameron’s Encryption Ban Doesn’t Make Any Sense
The wholesale ban on encryption will be an initiative that most other countries won’t be keen on trying to implement.
Encryption, Open Internet, US Policy
Capitol Hill
The Battle for an Open Internet is Not Over
Congratulations on a hard-fought victory on net neutrality this week. Unfortunately, much hard work protecting the open Internet remains to be done. The longstanding fight to protect the Open Internet will continue to be hashed out in court rooms, on Capitol Hill and FCC over the next few years. We need to be diligent about […]
Internet Governance, US Policy
ICANN
i2Coalition Calls on Senate Leadership to Support a Multistakeholder Model for Internet Governance
What follows is a letter that was sent by i2Coalition to U.S. Senator John Thune, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation – in advance of hearings on “Preserving the Multistakeholder Model of Internet Governance” this week: February 25, 2015 The Honorable John Thune United States Senator Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, […]
Access To Data, Privacy, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
Panel Details for SXSWi Announced
SXSW Interactive is less than a month away and the i2Coalition is excited to be part of the action!
Member Spotlight, The Internet Infrastructure Industry
i2Coalition Announces Board of Advisors
The Internet is an ecosystem of many parts. For years, we at the i2Coalition have called for a multisakeholder approach in dealing with Internet policy. As we continue to grow, we are excited to announce a Board of Advisors that will allow us to again put our words about the importance of multistakeholderism into action. […]
Patent Reform, US Policy
Innovation Act
i2Coalition Statement on Innovation Act
i2Coalition Co-founder and Public Policy Chair David Snead issued the following statement on the introduction of the bipartisan Innovation Act.