On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 6:37 PM, Marc Perkel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Also - when they reference "law enforcement" what country are they talking about? In much of the Muslim world my Church of Reality is not only illegal but I would get the death penalty for denying that God exists. If - for example - the Iranians through law enforcement could take down illegal web sites then they might want to take down any site that is offensive to Islam.

Or are we talking about only US law enforcement?

On 10/11/2011 8:29 AM, Kathy Kleiman wrote:

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/>