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Patent Trolls Are All Trick And No Treat
The i2Coalition is just past our first year of existence. This is our second Halloween. It’s our first Halloween working on patent reform. While we didn’t start out with patent reform as one of our main issues, it has certainly become a top priority. When I helped found the organization, I assumed patents were ‘big company’ […]
i2Coalition, Broad Coalition Unite in Support of Expanded CBM Program
Over the past few years, members of the Internet infrastructure industry have become increasingly aware of the destructive impacts that patent assertion entities, or patent trolls, have on innovation and the economy as a whole. The frivolous lawsuits filed by patent trolls cost companies valuable time and resources to the tune of $29 billion in […]
Access To Data, Internet Governance, Internet Safety, Privacy, US Policy
ICANN, National Security Agency, NSA
The Difference Between the NSA and “Everyone Else”
The following post originally appeared on The WHIR. A frequent statement making the rounds among those debating the PRISM disclosures is that most every other country’s intelligence agencies do the same thing. While I don’t doubt that they do, and in some cases expect that their activities are more intrusive, the revelations about the NSA […]
Internet Safety, Patent Reform, US Policy
Internet Infrastructure Coalition Statement on Patent Troll Legislation
Washington, DC – Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) Co-Founder and Board Chair Christian Dawson today released the following statement on The Innovation Act of 2013, legislation to address the problems stemming from “patent trolls”: “With a $29 billion dollar hit to businesses in direct payouts in 2001 alone, abuse of the current patent system is a […]
i2Coalition Headed to Indonesia for Internet Governance Forum
Since the Internet Infrastructure Coalition launched more than a year ago, we’ve made connecting with the international community a prime focus. As the unified voice of our industry’s public policy goals, it is crucial to actively participate on a global scale and work with our international colleagues to develop a path forward to reach common […]
Member Spotlight, Open Internet, US Policy
Open-Xchange Joins i2Coalition in Support of an Open Internet
The following is a guest post by Jon McCarrick, Hosting Evangelist, of Open-Xchange. This last week, Open-Xchange completed the process of becoming a member of the i2Coalition. Open-Xchange believes that the world should enjoy an open internet where consumers and SMBs are able to trust in the internet and providers that deliver such services. As […]
Access To Data, Internet Governance, Privacy, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act, National Security Agency, NSA
i2Coalition Urges Surveillance Panel on Greater Transparency, Multistakeholder Process
The i2Coalition has been at the forefront calling for greater transparency and privacy protections concerning the U.S. government’s surveillance activities. The likely economic impacts from the government’s program have yet to be fully realized though estimates already predict a $35 billion loss in revenue over the next three years for the U.S. cloud computing industry. […]
Access To Data, Privacy, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
Why the Internet Infrastructure Coalition is Essential in the Post Snowden World
The Internet Infrastructure Coalition brings together the diverse community that builds the physical Internet. Though the Internet Infrastructure industry is generally thought of as a group dominated by large telecommunications firms and a few dominant Internet powerhouses, the companies that build and provide the vast majority of the world’s Internet infrastructure are small to medium-sized […]
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Digital Trade, EU Policy
Brussels, Brussels Declaration, Trade Agreement
We Support The Goals Of The Brussels Declaration On Trade
The “Brussels Declaration on Trade and the Internet” was announced today, signed by groups and individuals concerned about trade negotiations that can be closed viewpoints other than businesses.
Internet Safety, The Internet Infrastructure Industry
Internet Safety, Internet Safety Working Group, ISWG, M3AAWG, Partners, Partnerships, TOWG
M3AAWG Becomes i2Coalition’s First Technical Partner
We’re very excited for the opportunity to expand on previous collaborations with M3AAWG as our first technical partner.
Cybersecurity, EU Policy, Privacy, US Policy
Apple, FBI
i2Coalition Remarks on Apple’s 2/16/16 Message to Customers
Yesterday, Apple issued a message to their customers that built a public case for their commitment to fighting for data security. i2Coalition has released a statement in response.
Internet Safety, The Internet Infrastructure Industry
Abuse, Anti-Abuse, M3AAWG
We’re Joining M3AAWG
We are pleased to announce the i2Coalition will be joining M3AAWG with full membership!
Member Spotlight, The Internet Infrastructure Industry
cloud industry
Member Spotlight: Deluxe
As a leader in online products and services, Deluxe understand the importance of ensuring the integrity and the authenticity of the internet.
Internet Safety, The Internet Infrastructure Industry
APWG, INHOPE, M3AAWG, NCMEC, Safer Internet Day
Video: i2Coalition Celebrates Safer Internet Day Partners
i2C Executive Director, Christian Dawson, sits down to discuss Safer Internet Day and our partners who made it possible: M3AAWG, APWG, NCMEC, and INHOPE.