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From the Frontlines of the Second Crypto Wars
We’re currently living in the midst of the Second Crypto Wars. While that may sound like the title of a campy Star Wars knock-off from the ‘80s, it’s actually the most recent iteration of a long running debate over the ubiquity of strong encryption in consumer-grade devices and services.
July 6, 2017
Policy
Golden Frog and the i2Coalition Submitted Comments to the FCC to Fight for Open Access
We are fighting for an “Open Access” Internet that promotes innovation and competition, while respecting user privacy. An excerpt of the executive summary and link to the “Comments of the i2Coaltion” filing is below.
July 16, 2014
Policy
Golden Frog Meets with Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Talks Open Access and Privacy
We had a great meeting with Congressman LLoyd Doggett yesterday, when he visited our offices to chat about the latest Internet and tech policy. We touched on a lot of topics – including hot button issues net neutrality,
January 3, 2018
Policy
Golden Frog Submits Comments on Net Neutrality to the FCC, Calls for Open Access
The FCC comment period on net neutrality closes today, August 30, 2017. Golden Frog, in conjunction with our sister companies Data Foundry and GigaNews, filed an official reply to the FCC with our comments on the importance of preserving an open Internet, which involves protecting net neutrality.
August 29, 2017
Policy
An Overview of Internet Censorship in the Middle East
When it comes to censorship in the Middle East, many countries differ in their policies. As a whole, the Middle East is comprised of roughly 22 countries, but this number is subjective (many define the Middle East by geographic standards, and others define it by religious/cultural standards).
March 27, 2016
Policy
The Internet’s Watershed Moment on Net Neutrality
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) chief Ajit Pai is intent on repealing rules regulating the large Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and plans to let them do whatever they want to further increase their bottom line. This fight is not about Net Neutrality, but rather a battle of big Internet access providers versus consumers.
December 12, 2017
Policy
Join EFF’s Day of Action: Tell the Government to Stop Hacking Computers, Reject Changes to Rule 41
Golden Frog signed on to a coalition letter organized by EFF that aims to stop changes to Rule 41. The changes to federal Rule 41 would allow law enforcement to more easily “break into our computers, take data, and engage in remote surveillance.”
June 20, 2016
Policy
Golden Frog Signs Letter to US Congress Supporting Mobile Phone Unlocking
Today, Golden Frog joined a wide range of groups and individuals asking high ranking lawmakers in the United States Congress to act quickly to codify a permanent exception to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to allow for the unlocking of mobile devices.
March 28, 2013
Policy
We Must Stop CISA
Several amendments have been submitted to CISA since we first reported on the bill. As EFF outlines, most of these amendments don’t address the core issues and do not adequately create the link between “cybersecurity” as purported by the government and surveillance. While a few of the amendments are positive, many of them are not favorable and it’s imperative that we continue to push back against CISA. You can view the proposed amendments to CISA here and continue the fight.
August 2, 2015
Policy
Net Neutrality Guidelines Released in the EU
Last week the EU released its net neutrality implementation guidelines – the result of over 3 weeks of debate (and years of work) on the topic. They were passed by the Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communications (BEREC), and come after a public comment period during which time activists urged people to submit comments. The net neutrality guidelines will be applied in the EU, with national regulatory bodies responsible for implementation.
September 6, 2016