[NCUC-DISCUSS] ICANN's interim Whois proposal

[Johan Helsingius]

Göran clarified this (when asked by Stephanie). GAC would only be a

clearinghouse, and would not make any operational decisions.


    Julf



On 13-03-18 05:02, Mueller, Milton L wrote:
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> I have had time to go over it carefully and am somewhat shocked at the
> role of GAC in this plan.
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> Not only does the plan seem to be willing to accredit almost anyone,
> but it puts the GAC in a unilateral policy making role and also makes
> it the primary gatekeeper to Whois data.
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> PLEASE ask the board about this when you meet with them. Ask if they
> understand the long term implications of revolutionizing the GAC’s
> role – are they making ICANN into an intergovernmental organization?
> Also ask them if they think the GAC is able to do this in two months.
> Based on past behavior, it is doubtful whether GAC could come up with
> something in two years. Please ask the board why they are throwing so
> much responsibility onto an advisory entity.
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> Dr. Milton L. Mueller
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> Professor, School of Public Policy
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> Georgia Institute of Technology
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