Tx you, Alex, for the posting.

Takedowns is a growing issue, and Verisign's announcement builds upon 
meetings that international law enforcement representatives held with 
registries and registrars last year.  Verisign is asking for takedown 
powers. Also, working with the Serious Organized Crime Agency of the UK, 
Nominet (.UK) has issued a draft recommendation giving it takedown 
authority in cases of alleged serious crime. 
http://www.nominet.org.uk/news/latest?contentId=8617 (public comment 
period technically over).

The direction is clear - this is what law enforcement wants. The 
question we can influence, I think, will be process:
- How can we ensure that only the most serious crime is subject to this 
rapid takedown process?
- How can we ensure free speech/freedom of expression websites are 
exempt ("The policy should exclude suspension where issues of freedom of 
expression are central aspects of the disputed issue," Nominet)?
- How can we ensure a very rapid appeal for when mistakes occur?
- How can we help the good faith domain name registrants know where to 
go for help?

Best,
Kathy (Kleiman)
> No court order necessary
> By Kevin Murphy
> 11th October 2011
>
> <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/11/verisign_asks_for_web_takedown_powers/>
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