It is with great anticipation that I would like to update everyone on a current policy issue that we at Hedgehog have been actively engaged in for over three years now. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 has been in dire need of updating and the time has finally come. TOMORROW, the US House of Representatives is voting on the E-mail Privacy Act (HR.699) and we need your help to ensure that everyone's voice of support is heard.
The brief description of this bill ensures that law enforcement is required to get a warrant before forcing technology companies to hand over customer emails, no matter how old they are. This bill would end ECPA’s arbitrary “180-day rule,” which permits email communications to be obtained without a warrant after 180 days. The Act would also reject the Department of Justice interpretation of ECPA that the act of opening an email removes it from warrant protection. These reforms would ratify the Sixth Circuit’s decision in U.S. v. Warshak, which held that email content is protected by the Fourth Amendment and that law enforcement access requires a probable cause warrant. Moreover, the changes reflect current practices in the DOJ and FBI. These policies already require law enforcement officials seeking content to obtain a search warrant, and many service providers, especially Hedgehog, will not relinquish their users’ content without one.
Please urge your members of Congress to vote YES to the Email Privacy Act. It only takes a minute, I PROMISE! Follow this link:
http://p2a.co/emailprivacyact
and after you have filled out the few easy fields please send it to everyone you can. You can send it to Facebook and Twitter just by clicking on the social media links on the website.
As many of you may remember from past blog posts, I attended the very first markups of the Senate version of this bill over three years ago and as I said to Dominic Bonaiuto, Gerry Connolly's Legislative Director, when meeting with him on the Hill last week, this would be such an overwhelming joy for him personally and for all of us at Hedgehog. As a 15 year old technology company in Fairfax, VA, this issue hits so close to home for us and we have and will continue to support our client's right to privacy... EVERY TIME!
Thank you all for your continued support and please help us get our voices heard!
With much pride.
Richard Feller
@RichardFellerIV
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
Richard Feller elected Board Member with the Small Business Council of the Consumer Technology Association
Hedgehog Hosting is pleased to announce that co-founder, Richard Feller has been elected as a Board Member with the Small Business Council of the Consumer Technology Association. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), unites 2,200 companies within the consumer technology industry. The CTA focuses on providing unparalleled market research to members, offers networking opportunities with business advocates and industry leaders, provides up-to-date educational programs and technical training, and represents the voice of the technology industry. Furthermore, the CTA Small Business Council was formed specifically to support the growth and success of small companies by providing programs that fan the flames of entrepreneurial spirit and serve their business needs. The SBC drives the growth and success of entrepreneurs through education, collaboration and mentoring.
"Richard is a perfect choice to help the CTA expand their efforts through the SBC" says Hedgehog co-founder Jeff Chanesman. "He is keen to the needs of small businesses, like ours, and I am sure his expertise will help other companies within the CTA to grow and succeed."
2016 is a big year for Hedgehog Hosting as we are celebrating our 15 year anniversary this March and with that milestone we are launching our expanded Technology Services division. Hedgehog Technology Services has already begun working with many new hosting and cloud services clients and providers outside of our physical infrastructure. We will now be supporting these externally hosted platforms while still fostering the unique values that we have brought to our Managed Hosting client's for over 15 years.
This news comes on the heels of the annual CTAInnovate conference that was held in New York City earlier this year. CTAInnovate connects the technology industry around the theme of fostering innovation in companies of all sizes. Richard comments, "I was very excited to be in New York attending CTAInnovate and I am honored to have been elected to be part of the team at the SBC." His board term began on January 1, 2016.
More information about the Small Business Council can be found at https://cta.tech/Membership/Divisions-and-Councils/Small-Business-Council.aspx
About Hedgehog Hosting
Hedgehog Hosting provides premier managed hosting and technology services primarily to non-profits and associations. Hedgehog's unique approach combines unmatched client services with a world-class hosting infrastructure. Hedgehog offers their full suite of managed services and outstanding customer care to companies all over the world. Their innovative approach to hosting combines with flexible and customizable solutions built on world-class infrastructures inside and outside of the United States. These systems are maintained by a knowledgeable and experienced staff focused on service and providing a level of support that is second to none in the industry.
About Richard Feller
Richard Feller (@RichardFellerIV) has over 20 years of Corporate Management experience in the web hosting industry. In 1995, Richard started working with ServInt Internet Services as the Director of Sales and Business Development, focusing specifically on medium to large web hosting clients. After leaving ServInt in 2000, Richard was charged with managing the restructuring and integration of Digiweb, a division of Interliant Web Hosting. After successfully managing many aspects of that restructuring, Richard and his partners founded Hedgehog Hosting in early 2001. As a principal at Hedgehog, Richard provides his expertise in growing their business processes, web hosting services and cyber-security and cloud technology services focusing specifically on the Association and Non-Profit sector. Richard Feller has just ended his first term as a member of the Board of Directors for the Internet Infrastructure Coalition and now focuses on special outreach projects for the coalition. Outside the office, he is very active with his sons’ school, focusing on theater, music and coaching youth rugby.
"Richard is a perfect choice to help the CTA expand their efforts through the SBC" says Hedgehog co-founder Jeff Chanesman. "He is keen to the needs of small businesses, like ours, and I am sure his expertise will help other companies within the CTA to grow and succeed."
2016 is a big year for Hedgehog Hosting as we are celebrating our 15 year anniversary this March and with that milestone we are launching our expanded Technology Services division. Hedgehog Technology Services has already begun working with many new hosting and cloud services clients and providers outside of our physical infrastructure. We will now be supporting these externally hosted platforms while still fostering the unique values that we have brought to our Managed Hosting client's for over 15 years.
This news comes on the heels of the annual CTAInnovate conference that was held in New York City earlier this year. CTAInnovate connects the technology industry around the theme of fostering innovation in companies of all sizes. Richard comments, "I was very excited to be in New York attending CTAInnovate and I am honored to have been elected to be part of the team at the SBC." His board term began on January 1, 2016.
More information about the Small Business Council can be found at https://cta.tech/Membership/Divisions-and-Councils/Small-Business-Council.aspx
About Hedgehog Hosting
Hedgehog Hosting provides premier managed hosting and technology services primarily to non-profits and associations. Hedgehog's unique approach combines unmatched client services with a world-class hosting infrastructure. Hedgehog offers their full suite of managed services and outstanding customer care to companies all over the world. Their innovative approach to hosting combines with flexible and customizable solutions built on world-class infrastructures inside and outside of the United States. These systems are maintained by a knowledgeable and experienced staff focused on service and providing a level of support that is second to none in the industry.
About Richard Feller
Richard Feller (@RichardFellerIV) has over 20 years of Corporate Management experience in the web hosting industry. In 1995, Richard started working with ServInt Internet Services as the Director of Sales and Business Development, focusing specifically on medium to large web hosting clients. After leaving ServInt in 2000, Richard was charged with managing the restructuring and integration of Digiweb, a division of Interliant Web Hosting. After successfully managing many aspects of that restructuring, Richard and his partners founded Hedgehog Hosting in early 2001. As a principal at Hedgehog, Richard provides his expertise in growing their business processes, web hosting services and cyber-security and cloud technology services focusing specifically on the Association and Non-Profit sector. Richard Feller has just ended his first term as a member of the Board of Directors for the Internet Infrastructure Coalition and now focuses on special outreach projects for the coalition. Outside the office, he is very active with his sons’ school, focusing on theater, music and coaching youth rugby.
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