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Internet Governance
Beijing, Capitol Hill, ICANN
Why We’re Going to Beijing
I will be traveling to Beijing to represent the i2Coalition at the next ICANN meeting on April 7 to 12. This will be my second trip to an ICANN conference in the past five months and with it, advances several key goals: support for technology that represents the core of our industry, integration into the […]
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
ICYMI: i2Coalition Applauds Congressional Efforts on ECPA Reform
Washington, DC –Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) Co-Founder and Board Chair Christian Dawson released the following statement regarding Congressional movement on ECPA reform: “The Internet Infrastructure Coalition strongly supports the bipartisan ECPA reform legislation introduced by Senators Patrick Leahy and Mike Lee. The bill will bring ECPA into the Internet age by ensuring that citizens can expect […]
Video: Internet Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
On February 27, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) held our Internet Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill to educate members of Congress and their staffs about the Internet and the importance of keeping it free and open. The day included a program with leaders of the Internet infrastructure industry and members of Congress to discuss policy […]
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
i2Coalition Board of Directors Demands ECPA Reforms to Protect Privacy Rights
The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations is set to meet tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM EST to discuss the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). ECPA is a top public policy priority for the i2Coalition and is in need of considerable revision. The legislation was enacted in […]
Access To Data, Member Spotlight, Privacy, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Media Temple
i2Coalition Thanks Founding Member Media Temple
SXSW Interactive keeps getting better every year I attend. It concluded earlier this week after five full days of thoughtful presentations, new technologies, and numerous great events sponsored by leaders in the industry. I was there representing the i2Coalition, along with several of our members. Founding member Rackspace hosted its “MVP Party” on March 8 at Champions Marriott […]
Why SoftLayer Joined the Internet Infrastructure Coalition
The following is a guest post from Todd Mitchell, the vice president of strategic planning for SoftLayer. If you asked an average user to explain how the Internet works, you’d get some interesting answers. Because most users only understand the Internet in terms of the email and social media applications they use on a daily […]
Multi-stakeholder Process Essential in Cybersecurity Discussions
Several important U.S. House hearings were held today on cybersecurity issues. The first that the i2Coalition was focused on was the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security hearing to examine the cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense, and Justice Department. It is critical that cybersecurity concerns be […]
Access To Data, Member Spotlight, Privacy, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA
ICYMI: Internet Infrastructure Coalition Adds 2 To Board of Directors
Jeanine Percival Wright, General Counsel at Media Temple, and Andrew Mentges, CEO of Jumpline, Inc., Elected To i2Coaltion Board of Directors Washington, DC – The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition), comprised of nearly sixty member companies representing Internet infrastructure providers and related tech firms, has elected Jeanine Percival Wright and Andrew Mentges to their Board […]
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Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
cloud industry, National Security Agency, NSA, USA Freedom, USA Freedom Act, USA PATRIOT Act
Congratulations: i2Coalition Members Help Pass Biggest U.S. Surveillance Reform In A Generation
Thank you for being a part our group’s role in shepherding the biggest curtailing of surveillance in a generation, into law.
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA
USA FREEDOM Act Passes Senate Unamended
Critical Surveillance Reform Legislation Heads to President Obama for Final Passage
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
cloud industry, National Security Agency, NSA, USA Freedom, USA Freedom Act, USA PATRIOT Act
Surveillance Reform: Where are We Now and What’s Next?
Since Congress failed to pass the USA FREEDOM Act (H.R. 2048) before Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act expired, we’re left wondering where this leaves us and, more importantly, what’s next for U.S. surveillance reform.
Member Spotlight, The Internet Infrastructure Industry
GoDaddy
GoDaddy joins i2Coalition
We are very pleased to announce the joining of GoDaddy to the i2Coalition.
Encryption Back Door Opposition
The ramifications of poorly thought out surveillance legislation will have a lasting negative effect on an entire U.S. economic sector.
Access To Data, Cross Border Data Flows, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
i2Coalition Signs Open Letter On Encryption and Privacy
The i2Coalition signs New America’s Open Technology Institute’s open letter to President Obama on privacy and encryption backdoors.