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<div>We discussed this on our last 2 Member calls, and I'm soliciting volunteers to help draft BC comments on the proposed RAA (Registrar Accreditation Agreement). (<a href="http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/proposed-raa-07mar13-en.htm">link</a>)
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<div>Prior BC comments on the RAA have called for validation of WHOIS information and mandatory use of the amended RAA for any registrar selling new gTLDs. (items 5 and 6 in our Toronto list of 8 improvements):</div>
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<div>5. Validate contact information for registrants in WHOIS.</div>
<div>6. All registrars active in new gTLD registrations must adhere to amended RAA for all gTLD registrations they sponsor.</div>
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<div>Any BC member willing to help draft comments please REPLY ALL (as an inspiration to others!)</div>
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<div>Thanks,</div>
<div>Steve</div>
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<div>Steve DelBianco</div>
<div>Executive Director</div>
<div>NetChoice</div>
<div>http://www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org </div>
<div>+1.202.420.7482 </div>
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