[dow1tf] Some Concepts from the BC Statement to Include in Report

["Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman@xxxxxxxxxx>]

(TO Discuss on Call)

The BC, among a number of other points, has stated the following in their
position statement.  If there is general agreement in these points, I would
like to work these in. If not, lets discuss:



Principles for the use of WHOIS
Striking a balance among concerns and needs of the different stakeholders
related to accuracy, reliability, access and privacy issues is the goal.
This is consistent with the OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and
Trans-border Data Flows of Personal Data, the international consensus, that
works to strike a balance between effective privacy protection and the free
flow of information.  [FROM BC STATEMENT]

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Marketing. WHOIS data should never be used for marketing purposes. This
includes precluding the use of WHOIS data for marketing by the registry or
registrar other than for services that are directly applicable to
registration or other purposes that are not inconsistent with the original
purpose [see OECD Guidelines] or for which the registrant has explicitly
opted-in.

Scope. The focus for now should be ensuring a consistent system of WHOIS
across generic top-level domain names. Any discussion of WHOIS policies that
might affect WHOIS within country-code domain names should be addressed
later and through the new Country Code Names Supporting Organisation. 

	

Jeffrey J. Neuman, Esq. 
Director, Law & Policy 
NeuStar, Inc. 
Loudoun Tech Center 
46000 Center Oak Plaza 
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Sterling, VA 20166 
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e-mail: Jeff.Neuman@xxxxxxxxxx