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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 […]
Access To Data, Privacy, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
Capitol Hill, National Security Agency, NSA, SXSW, SXSW 2013
Sen. Moran Welcomes Industry Collaboration on Internet Legislation (SXSW)
The first panel I attended at SXSW interactive was a discussion about ‘why public policy should matter to startups.’ The panel was a discussion between i2Coalition honoree Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Greg Ferenstein from TechCrunch. The discussion led off with Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-KY) Filibuster in which Sen. Moran participated. Sen. Moran focused his […]
Member Spotlight, US Policy
Capitol Hill
Michael Goldstein: The Internet Infrastructure Coalition
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 […]
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Internet Governance
ICANN, ICANN53, Internet Governance
Guide to ICANN53: The Recap
Interested in the future of internet governance? ICANN53 has come and gone, but here are the developments from the conference.
Patent Reform, US Policy
Engine, Rackspace
Why We Fight For Patent Reform
Patent reform remains critical to the US economy.
Internet Governance
ICANN, ICANN53, Internet Governance
i2Coalition’s Guide to ICANN 53: Buenos Aires
As the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) prepares to attend our 9th ICANN meeting, we humbly present your 2015 guide to ICANN53.
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.