Issues: Privacy
Access to customer information from Internet infrastructure providers should follow due process of law.
In some instances, law enforcement agencies have a legitimate need to access personal online data—but government access to data must be preceded by due process procedures set out in the 4th Amendment in regards to search and seizure.
United States law is clear on the privacy of phone calls and other non-digital communications: government officials and agencies need a search warrant based on probable cause to gain access. However, such protections don’t extend to email.
A warrant is needed for messages located on the computer of a sender or receiver, but messages older than 180 days can be obtained from the servers of Internet infrastructure providers and other third parties with only a subpoena or court order. A court order can be based on a standard lower than probable cause, and many agencies can issue themselves a subpoena without an outside judge.
Recent Updates On Privacy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]