[dow2tf] Proxy services update: Findings + recommendations.
Hello, I'm attaching updated findings and recommendations sections on proxy services. With the findings, I have included an extremely brief summary of the constituency input received during the data collection phase. The recommendations are based on Steve's 14 May text, with the following changes: - There is a brief introduction that mentions the NCUC's proposal to strike RAA 3.7.7.3 and points to concerns raised with the proxy situation. - I suggest to strike the second question, "What steps are taken to ensure that the registrar collects (or has immediate access to) accurate, complete and current contact information on all registrants taking advantage of such services?" This question does not make much sense to me, since -- from a registrar perspective -- the proxy service is the registrant. Is the idea here that proxy services should tunnel some information to registrars, or is this question intended to specifically apply to proxy services provided in cooperation with registrars? This either needs quite a bit of clarification, or should be stricken. - I have added two questions, one asking about stability issues -- what happens to a domain name registered through proxy when the proxy goes out of business? --, and one asking about the usefulness of proxy services to enable anonymous free speech. Word document attached. PS: I have finally listened to the 21 April MP3. Proxy services were not discussed on that call. Good night, -- Thomas Roessler <roessler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> At-Large Advisory Committee: http://alac.info/ Attachment:
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