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- 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?
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<pre wrap="">[Milton L Mueller] All very good questions, Kathy.
On your second question, involving Nominet and the free expression exemption, is the quoted statement already embedded in the nominet policy, or is it language you are suggesting? I am sorry but I am not well-informed enough to know which one.
--MM
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Hi Milton,<br>
The line I quoted is from Nominet's September Draft
Recommendations. There was a period of public comment through
September, and now there is a quiet period as the recommendations
and comments are evaluated. I have not seen a final version yet. I
include the draft recommendation points below -- and the link to the
full comment document.<br>
<br>
On an additional note, throughout the process of meetings with law
enforcement this year and last year, I (and others) spent a lot of
time raising concerns about free speech and freedom of expression,
and urging special caution when when speech is at issue. I see
evidence of listening... <br>
<br>
Below is a section of the Draft Recommendations -- and the full PDF
can be found at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nominet.org.uk/digitalAssets/51980_Draft_Issue_Group_Recommendations_on_Domain_Names__Criminal_Activity.pdf">http://www.nominet.org.uk/digitalAssets/51980_Draft_Issue_Group_Recommendations_on_Domain_Names__Criminal_Activity.pdf</a><br>
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Best,<br>
Kathy<br>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in" align="LEFT"><font color="#000000"><font
face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font size="3">------------------
Draft
issue group recommendations on ‘Domain names used in
connection
with criminal activity’ ---------------------------</font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in" align="LEFT"><font color="#000000"><font
color="#000000">‘<font face="Times New Roman, serif"><font
size="3"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><b>Domain
names used in connection with criminal activity’ </b></font></font></font><font
color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><b>‐
</b></font></font></font><font color="#000000"><font
face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><b>Draft
Recommendations </b></font></font></font></font></font></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; text-decoration: none" align="LEFT"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><b>Background
</b></font></font></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in" align="LEFT"><font color="#000000"><span
style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Calibri, Calibri,
sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><span
style="font-weight: normal">The
issue group on ‘Domain names used in connection with
criminal
activity’ was set up in March 2011 to help bring
external expertise
and perspective into Nominet policy decision</span></font></font></span></font><font
color="#000000"><span style="text-decoration: none"><font
face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font style="font-size:
11pt" size="2"><span style="font-weight: normal">‐</span></font></font></span></font><font
color="#000000"><span style="text-decoration: none"><font
face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font style="font-size:
11pt" size="2"><span style="font-weight: normal">making.
</span></font></font></span></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; font-weight: normal;
text-decoration: none" align="LEFT">
<font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">The
process has been open to all stakeholders throughout. </font></font></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in" align="LEFT"><font color="#000000"><span
style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Calibri, Calibri,
sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><span
style="font-weight: normal">Having
met 3 times, the group is now preparing to finalise
recommendations
to put forward to the Nominet board. The issue group
will meet to
discuss the draft recommendations on 21</span></font></font></span></font><font
color="#000000"><span style="text-decoration: none"><font
face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font size="1"><span
style="font-weight: normal">st
</span></font></font></span></font><font color="#000000"><span
style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Calibri, Calibri,
sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><span
style="font-weight: normal">September
2011, and feedback from all interested stakeholders is
welcome. </span></font></font></span></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; font-weight: normal;
text-decoration: none" align="LEFT">
<font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">This
document outlines the key recommendations, based on areas of
consensus developed to date within the group. The issue
group’s
recommendations will be presented to the Nominet board for
its
consideration. </font></font></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; font-weight: normal;
text-decoration: none" align="LEFT">
<font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">It
is anticipated that further discussion will take place under
the
policy process to consider issues where consensus has not
yet been
achieved. </font></font></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; text-decoration: none" align="LEFT"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><b>Draft
recommendations – key principles </b></font></font></font>
</p>
<ol>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
text-decoration: none;"> <font color="#000000"><font
face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt;" size="2">Nominet should have an
abuse policy that specifically addresses criminal
activity in its terms and conditions.</font></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
text-decoration: none"><font color="#000000"><font
face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Nominet should be able
to act under an expedited process to suspend domain
names associated with serious crime when requested by a
law enforcement agency. </font></font></font> </p>
</li>
<li> <font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri,
sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">An
expedited procedure to suspend domain names should only be
available where a) it is the last resort in dealing with
the domain name, following requests with registrar, ISPs
etc in the first instance or b) it is the most viable
option to prevent imminent or ongoing serious consumer
harm. </font></font></font></li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
text-decoration: none"> </p>
<font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">The policy should exclude
suspension where issues of freedom of expression are
central aspects of the disputed issue. </font></font></font></li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
text-decoration: none"> </p>
<font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Nominet should consider
establishing a registrant appeal mechanism.</font></font></font></li>
<li><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri,
sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">When the
policy is operational, Nominet should set up an
independent panel to review how the policy is workin </font></font></font></li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
text-decoration: none"> </p>
<font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Nominet should exclude
civil or third party requests from this policy (which is
focused on criminality), but these merit further
discussion under the policy process.</font></font></font></li>
<li><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri, Calibri,
sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Nominet
should communicate the outcome of its policy development
to Government to inform its own deliberations in this
field.</font></font></font></li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
text-decoration: none"> </p>
</li>
</ol>
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