RE: [registrars] Privacy Initiative in Japan

["Elana Broitman" <ebroitman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike- thanks for sending this around.  Yes, it would be very interesting
to understand the process - when/if this draft legislation will be
adopted, and its impact.

Thanks in advance, Elana

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael D. Palage
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 10:23 AM
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Subject: [registrars] Privacy Initiative in Japan


Bob, Jean-Michel, or any other Japanese Registrar:

I read this article today about recent actions by the Japanese
government to increase privacy protection of individuals, see
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/newse/20040730wo32.htm. Although this does not
appear to be on all fours with the current privacy debate regarding the
Whois data, I do think it is something relevant that might be useful to
track.

Can anyone Japanese registrars provide any additional information on
this proposed legislation and how it could impact your business
operations.

Best regards,

Michael D. Palage