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Patent Reform: Thank You, Senator Cornyn!
Patent reform is a top priority for the i2Coaltion. The frivolous lawsuits filed by Patent Assertion Entities (PAEs) hinder innovation and unfairly target our industry. As such, the i2Coalition proudly endorses Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-TX) Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013. The i2Coalition’s Public Policy Working Group carefully reviewed the bill, finding that it would […]
Internet Safety, Patent Reform, US Policy
i2Coalition Supports Senator Cornyn’s Patent Abuse Reduction Legislation
Washington, DC – Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) co-founder and Public Policy Working Group Chair David Snead released the following statement following Senator Cornyn’s introduction of the Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013: “i2Coalition applauds Senator Cornyn for taking action to stop frivolous lawsuits by Patent Assertion Entities (“patent trolls”) through the introduction of the Patent […]
i2Coalition Applauds House Vote to Preserve Internet Freedom
One of the core public policy principles of the i2Coalition is the belief that a multistakeholder process is essential in any discussion about the Internet governance process. The i2Coalition has taken an active role globally in support of this ideal. A multistakeholder process is critical in ensuring that the Internet continues to be an engine […]
i2Coalition Sends Letter Urging Legislative Action to Defeat Patent Trolls
Christian Dawson, Co-Founder and Board Chairman of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition), sent a letter to Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, urging amendment of the U.S. Patent Act. The current version of the act does not protect small to medium-sized businesses from victimization and frivolous lawsuits by Patent Assertion Entities […]
Access To Data, Member Spotlight, Privacy, US Policy
Capitol Hill, ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
PIPA vs. ECPA: A Story of Education
Remember SOPA and PIPA? Â Of course you do. Â While defeating this bad legislation was a great victory for the Internet and one that should not be undervalued, the bill’s defeat didn’t magically teach Congress how the Internet worked. A lack of Internet education continued to threaten the Internet’s future. Â Fast forward nine short months to […]
Member Spotlight, The Internet Infrastructure Industry
Dedicated Server Provider XLHost Joins Internet Infrastructure Coalition
The following is a press release from PR Web about XLHost joining the i2Coalition: Columbus, OH based dedicated server provider XLHost joins the Internet Infrastructure Coalition. XLHost (http://www.xlhost.com), a leading dedicated server provider based in Columbus, OH announced today that it has joined the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition), a group of global Internet infrastructure providers […]
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
i2Coalition Statement On the Advancement of ECPA Reform Bill
Washington, DC – Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) co-founder and Board Chair Christian Dawson released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee’s unanimous decision to advance the Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013, S. 607: “i2Coalition is pleased that Chairman Leahy’s and Senator Lee’s ECPA Amendments Act, S. 607, a piece of bipartisan […]
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
i2Coalition Statement On ECPA Amendment
Washington, DC – Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) co-founder and Board Chair Christian Dawson released the following statement in advance of the markup by the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Electronic Communications Privacy Act: “i2Coalition fully supports Chairman Leahy’s and Senator Lee’s bipartisan amendment that will bring ECPA into the Internet age through the establishment of […]
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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.
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.