I should note that all NCSG members are invited to this session (I just didn't sent the duplicate invitation to NCSG that Bill had already forwarded to the list). Thanks, Robin > > El 03/04/2013, a las 12:29, Robin Gross <[log in to unmask]> > escribió: > >> Yes, I completely agree with Kathy that this meeting on Monday is >> very important for NCSG members to attend and have their voices >> heard. Remote participation available as well. Thanks! - Robin >> >> On Apr 3, 2013, at 4:35 AM, Kathy Kleiman wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> Per email of a few hours ago, this session Monday at 11am is a >>> key one for us -- it's the new "whois" information (now called >>> "gTLD Directory Services") and some of the questions probe deeply >>> in privacy issues... and speech... and could (potentially) >>> resolve problems we have had for years in the Whois. >>> >>> Please see the full announcement, but check out some of the >>> questions being asked below. Thick Whois WG members, can you >>> come? Everyone, please come! : >>> >>> - Whether collection, storage and provision of registrant >>> data is necessary; >>> · Whether to incorporate different registration data >>> requirements for domain names for commercial use versus non- >>> commercial use; >>> · Whether and how anonymous registrations should be >>> accommodated; >>> · Potential costs/benefits of a distributed versus a >>> centralized database; >>> · Possible safeguards to minimize abuse and protect the >>> privacy of registrants; >>> · Whether and how remedies for inaccurate data should differ >>> (for example, in cases of fraudulent, criminal, or malicious >>> conduct); >>> · Whether tiered access is desirable, depending upon the >>> requestor’s purpose. >>> Best, >>> Kathy >>> : >>>> >>>> >>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>> >>>>> From: Alice Jansen <[log in to unmask]> >>>>> Subject: Invitation-Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory >>>>> Services - Beijing Session - Mon, 8 April - 11:00-12:30 >>>>> Date: April 3, 2013 5:30:19 PM GMT+08:00 >>>>> To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> >>>>> >>>>> On behalf of the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory >>>>> Services (EWG) >>>>> >>>>> Dear Mr. Drake, >>>>> >>>>> As you may recall, in December 2012, ICANN announced the >>>>> creation of an Expert Working Group (EWG) on gTLD Directory >>>>> Services, as a first step in fulfilling the ICANN Board’s >>>>> directive to help redefine the purpose and provision of gTLD >>>>> registration data. The work of the EWG is expected to serve as >>>>> a foundation to help GNSO create a new global policy for gTLD >>>>> directory services, as part of a Board requested Policy >>>>> Development Process (PDP) to be commenced upon the conclusion >>>>> of the EWG’s activities. >>>>> >>>>> Beijing presents a unique opportunity for the EWG to provide an >>>>> update on its progress and to hear from the ICANN community to >>>>> inform its post-Beijing work. The EWG invites the NCUC to >>>>> attend their session on Monday, 8 April 2013 at 11:00-12:30 in >>>>> Grand Hall A to share your comments and feedback with them >>>>> (please refer to session details: http://beijing46.icann.org/ >>>>> node/37051). >>>>> >>>>> Participants will be invited to comment on questions currently >>>>> under discussion within the EWG, including: >>>>> >>>>> · Whether collection, storage and provision of registrant >>>>> data is necessary; >>>>> · Whether to incorporate different registration data >>>>> requirements for domain names for commercial use versus non- >>>>> commercial use; >>>>> · Whether and how anonymous registrations should be >>>>> accommodated; >>>>> · Potential costs/benefits of a distributed versus a >>>>> centralized database; >>>>> · Possible safeguards to minimize abuse and protect the >>>>> privacy of registrants; >>>>> · Whether and how remedies for inaccurate data should >>>>> differ (for example, in cases of fraudulent, criminal, or >>>>> malicious conduct); >>>>> · Whether tiered access is desirable, depending upon the >>>>> requestor’s purpose. >>>>> >>>>> Any additional feedback will be welcome. >>>>> >>>>> If you are interested in learning more about the EWG’s work, >>>>> please visit EWG’s wiki at: https://community.icann.org/pages/ >>>>> viewpage.action?pageId=40175189 for meeting reports and other >>>>> information regarding the EWG’s activities. >>>>> >>>>> The EWG looks forward to this exchange and thanks you in >>>>> advance for your participation. >>>>> >>>>> Safe travels and see you in Beijing. >>>>> >>>>> Very best regards, >>>>> >>>>> ICANN Staff on behalf of the Expert Working Group on gTLD >>>>> Directory Services (EWG) >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> IP JUSTICE >> Robin Gross, Executive Director >> 1192 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 USA >> p: +1-415-553-6261 f: +1-415-462-6451 >> w: http://www.ipjustice.org e: [log in to unmask] >> >> >> IP JUSTICE Robin Gross, Executive Director 1192 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 USA p: +1-415-553-6261 f: +1-415-462-6451 w: http://www.ipjustice.org e: [log in to unmask]