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i2Coalition Sept. 2020 Legislative Update
Your quick update on important Internet policy issues. With less than two months until the November 3 Presidential election, Congress is primarily focused on passing bills to avoid a shutdown by continuing to fund the government, and whether and how to provide additional COVID19 economic stimulus relief. Bipartisan negotiations on the COVID19 relief package have […]
i2Coalition Co-hosts Women in Tech Webinar: September 24, 2020
Webinar: “Women in Tech – How to Access the World’s Greatest Untapped Talent Pool” September 24, 2020 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 2pm UTC / 4pm CEST It’s no secret there are far fewer women employed as specialists in the Internet industry than men. For every one female tech expert globally there are currently […]
i2Coalition Submits Comments on Europe’s Digital Services Act
In January, the European Commission announced the Digital Services Act – a now package of regulations aiming to address issues such as protecting Internet user data and addressing the legal responsibilities of online platforms. As legislators aim to roll out the DSA in the final quarter of 2020, a call for feedback was announced and […]
The i2Coalition Presents Comments on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to FCC
On September 2, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (“i2Coalition”) presented the following comments to the Federal Communications Commission in regards to the 57 page NTIA petition for rule making that they are currently reviewing. The NTIA’s petition asks the FCC to vastly expand its regulatory jurisdiction to include decisions made by private companies to keep up or take […]
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i2Coalition Joins Multi-Association Letter to Protect Copyright Safe Harbors in Free Trade Agreement between U.S. and U.K.
The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (“i2Coalition”), the voice for businesses that build the Internet, has joined other leading tech associations in a letter urging the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to include a safe harbor system that protects copyright holders, online service providers and users be included in a U.S.-UK Free Trade Agreement. […]
i2Coalition July 2020 Legislative Brief
Above photo by Bob Bowie from Unsplash Your quick public update on important Internet policy issues. OUTLOOK After bipartisan negotiations on police reform legislation stalled, Congress began a recess period in early July and returned to Washington on July 20th. While Congress re-engages on some non-COVID-19 related bills, its top focus prior to the next […]
i2Coalition and The Domain Name Association Merge to Create North America’s Largest Internet Infrastructure Advocacy Group
PRESS RELEASE — July 16, 2020 Combined Association to Operate as the i2Coalition and Establish a DNA Working Group, Amplifying the Voice of the Companies that Build the Internet’s Foundational Infrastructure WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (“i2Coalition”), the leading voice for web hosting companies, data centers, domain registrars and registries, cloud infrastructure providers, managed services providers […]
i2Coalition to Participate in Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF-USA), July 22rd & 23rd, 2020
The Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF-USA) is a conference that engages with the issues most relevant to the future of the Internet. It brings together a range of individuals spanning civil society, government, technologists, research scientists, industry and academia. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s IGF-USA will be held virtually as a two-day conference […]
Webinar: The Resilience of the Internet’s Infrastructure During COVID-19
This webinar was broadcast on July 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM EDT / 18:00 Central European Time (CET). Stay at home orders during the pandemic have put strains on the Internet, and yet the diverse ecosystem of providers has largely met the challenge and kept us all online and connected. On July 9, 2020, leading […]
i2Coalition June 2020 Legislative Brief
Photo by Chris Grafton on Unsplash Your quick public update on important Internet policy issues. In an intense few weeks that have seen the phased reopening procedures across the country alongside national protests about racial injustice and police brutality, Congress has continued to engage with stakeholders on various tech policy issues as the legislative calendar runs down and […]
Statement on Hearing: “Is the DMCA’s Notice-and-Takedown System Working in the 21st Century?”
On June 2, 2020, the Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on the Intellectual Property held the hearing: “Is the DMCA’s Notice-and-Takedown System Working in the 21st Century?” The Internet Infrastructure Coalition submitted the following Statement for the Record. Statement for the Record by the Internet Infrastructure Coalition Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Hearing: “Is […]
i2Coalition Member Spotlight Q&A: Hotspot Shield
Hotspot Shield VPN provides users with privacy, security, and access to the internet. It has military-grade encryption and built-in malware and phishing protection to help keep users safe from scams. In this Q&A , you’ll find out how Hotspot Shield actually increases download speeds, why stay-at-home orders have made VPN even more important, and much […]
i2Coalition Statement in Response to President’s Executive Order to Regulate Social Media
The following can be attributed to Christian Dawson, Executive Director of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition: “While the President’s Executive Order ‘Preventing Online Censorship’ may be directed against ‘large, powerful social media companies’ to narrow the scope of the liability shield in Section 230(c) of the Communications Decency Act, the Order’s broad regulatory directives would inflict […]
Join Us for DCD>Building the Edge Virtual Conference: May 27-28
On May 27-28, 2020, join us for the DCD>Building the Edge, the global virtual conference featuring 16 interactive webinars spanning the world of edge infrastructure and investment. The virtual conference will bring together the top thinkers and doers on the edge to share their insights on the question – will the COVID-19 pandemic precipitate a rapid […]
i2Coalition May 2020 Legislative Brief
(photo by Vlad Tchompalov on Unsplash) Your quick public update on important Internet policy issues. Since mid-March, Washington has undergone intense legislative efforts including the enactment of three major COVID-19 economic relief packages. The House passed a fourth relief measure on May 15, but Senate Republicans are opposed to taking up another economic stimulus package too soon before assessing […]
i2Coalition Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Internet Infrastructure Providers
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused devastation around the world, and many have reacted to the situation with bravery and heroics. It has forced us to change our lives in many unprecedented ways and put new pressures on industries to adapt, including the Internet infrastructure industry. In April 2020, we collected responses the industry on how […]
Webinar: Maintaining the Internet during COVID-19 (Fri, May 8, 2020 11-12:00 ET / 15-16:00 UTC)
A joint industry update from i2Coalition & eco Internet infrastructure providers are rallying to ensure we’re all connected during the COVID-19 crisis. On Friday, May 8, 2020, you’re invited to a webinar featuring global experts on the efforts of the global Internet community ranging from ISPs to IXPs to cloud and data center operators, to […]
Comments from the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) on the Interisle Report “Domain Registration Data at a Crossroads”
The Internet Infrastructure Coalition provides the following comments on the Interisle Consulting Group’s newly released report on ICANN’s data registration policies. The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (the “i2Coalition”) objects to the flawed conclusions drawn by Interisle’s recently-released report on domain registration data. While Interisle’s 175-page report purports to measure the effectiveness and impact of the data […]
i2Coalition Member Spotlight Q&A: Mysterium Network
With the aim of rewiring the fabric of the Internet itself, Mysterium Network‘s array of technologies span open and permissionless networking, cryptocurrency micropayments, and decentralization. The company assembles these disparate parts into a VPN service unlike any other. In this Q&A with Mysterium Network’s Sharmini Ravindran, you’ll find out about the exciting technology and principles […]
i2Coalition April 2020 Legislative Update
A public update on important Internet policy issues from our Policy Director. For more detailed information, consider joining i2Coalition. OUTLOOK COVID-19 relief efforts accelerated dramatically in Washington this past month by officials in the Trump Administration, the U.S. Congress and state and local governments to support health care providers and help the ill, mitigate the […]
i2Coalition Launches Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Internet Infrastructure Providers
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven the vital importance of Internet connectivity during a global crisis, and we want to find out exactly how Internet infrastructure providers are coping through a new survey. As an organization representing the companies who build and maintain the Internet, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (“i2Coalition”), is seeking input through a new […]
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As Conferences and Meetings Go Online, Here’s How to Make Them More Inclusive
This special guest post from Erica Varlese, Policy and Compliance Officer at .blog, offers some great tips on making your virtual conferences and meetings inclusive. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re seeing a lot of conferences and meetups switch to a virtual or remote format. It’s an amazing use of the technology we already have available. […]
i2Coalition Member Spotlight: Ivacy VPN
Ivacy is one of the oldest players in the VPN industry. As such, they’ve helped provide services to users through various eras – most recently with Covid-19-related self-isolation measures where more people have been relying on fast, secure Internet connections than ever before. Whether for work, social connection, or entertainment, VPNs have provided a lot […]
The Internet Infrastructure Industry Is Protecting Digital Trust and Fighting COVID-19 Related Fraud
In this time of crisis, we keep the Internet going, but also ensure it is trustworthy, open, safe and secure. As a global public health and economic crisis unfolds due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the world’s population retreats to social distancing and isolation, the Internet is becoming indispensable to billions of people for purposes […]
Data Center Operators are Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers
The March 19, 2020, guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) declared what global citizens appreciate more each day as the COVID-19 pandemic crisis unfolds: “Functioning critical infrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health and safety as well as community well-being.” […]
i2Coalition March 2020 Legislative Update
Your update on important Internet policy issues OUTLOOK The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has halted indefinitely Congressional activity on tech sector-related legislation. Congress and the Administration have shifted focus exclusively to responding to the public health, safety, and economic impacts of this unprecedented national emergency. Nationwide, huge swaths of the public and private sector (including schools, […]
i2Coalition Mourns Passing of Steadfast CEO Karl Zimmerman
The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) mourns the loss of respected industry entrepreneur Karl Zimmerman, who was the CEO and Founder of member company Steadfast, and a friend to many within the Internet infrastructure industry. Karl was an honest broker of managed cloud services, garnering deep respect among his clients and peers alike. Under his leadership, […]