> On 10/11/2011 11:29 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_takedo
> >> wn_powers/>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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