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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dear EPDP Phase 2 Legal Committee,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Below, please find the first batch of questions to be sent to the EPDP Team for its final sign-off. Please note, as per the action item from today’s meeting, the requested bullet points from Q2/5 were added to Q9. As there was no objection on the call, we have included the question below, but please do let us know if you would prefer to continue discussing Q9 on this list before presenting to the plenary team on Thursday. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>There is time reserved in Thursday’s plenary agenda, during which León has kindly offered to present the below questions to the plenary team. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Batch 1<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(Formerly Q7) </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>To what extent, if any, are contracted parties liable when a third party that accesses non-public WHOIS data under an accreditation scheme where by the accessor is accredited for the stated purpose, commits to certain reasonable safeguards similar to a code of conduct regarding use of the data, but misrepresents their intended purposes for processing such data, and subsequently processes it in a manner inconsistent with the stated purpose. Under such circumstances, if there is possibility of liability to contracted parties, are there steps that can be taken to mitigate or reduce the risk of liability to the contracted parties?</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(Formerly Q9) Assuming that there is a policy that allows accredited parties to access non-public WHOIS data through an SSAD (and requires the accredited party to commit to certain reasonable safeguards similar to a code of conduct), is it legally permissible under Article 6(1)(f) to:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>define specific categories of requests from accredited parties (e.g. rapid response to a malware attack or contacting a non-responsive IP infringer), for which there can be automated submissions for non-public WHOIS data, without having to manually verify the qualifications of the accredited parties for each individual disclosure request, and/or<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>enable automated disclosures of such data, without requiring a manual review by the controller or processor of each individual disclosure request.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>In addition, if it is not possible to automate any of these steps, please provide any guidance for how to perform the balancing test under Article 6(1)(f).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For reference, please refer to the following potential safeguards: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Disclosure is required under CP’s contract with ICANN (resulting from Phase 2 EPDP policy).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>CP’s contract with ICANN requires CP to notify the data subject of the purposes for which, and types of entities by which, personal data may be processed. CP is required to notify data subject of this with the opportunity to opt out before the data subject enters into the registration agreement with the CP, and again annually via the ICANN-required registration data accuracy reminder. CP has done so. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>ICANN or its designee has validated the requestor’s identity, and required that the requestor: <o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>represents that it has a lawful basis for requesting and processing the data, <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>provides its lawful basis,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>represents that it is requesting only the data necessary for its purpose, <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>agrees to process the data in accordance with GDPR, and <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>agrees to standard contractual clauses for the data transfer. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>ICANN or its designee logs requests for non-public registration data, regularly audits these logs, takes compliance action against suspected abuse, and makes these logs available upon request by the data subject.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3. (Formerly Q12/13) </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>In light of the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/odonohue-to-marby-03may19-en.pdf" title="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/odonohue-to-marby-03may19-en.pdf"><span style='color:#954F72'>3 May 2019 correspondence from the European Commission</span></a><span style='color:black'>, are any updates on the </span><a href="https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/102138857/6%281%29%28b%29%20Memo.docx?version=1&modificationDate=1548874809000&api=v2"><span style='color:#954F72'>previous memo on 6(1)(b)</span></a><span style='color:black'> necessary? </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Marika, Berry, and Caitlin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>