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As I understand what Michael has written this more than likely
designates ICANN as a data controller and exposes it to much more
policy conflict (and regulation) with entities like the European
Community and various national governments. If the national/regional
policies prohibit, or insist on, certain data collection, storage
and display practices, ICANN can dialogue with those entities to try
to reach mutually satisfactory policies and practices, but when
there is still a division of opinion, ICANN has no clout and no
teeth, and registries and registrars caught in the middle will have
no choice but to obey national or regional policies. <br>
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Sam L. <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix"><i>On 5/12/2016 12:04 PM, Michael D.
Palage wrote:</i><i><br>
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<pre wrap=""><i>Klaus,
Unfortunately, if a Registry wants to collect addition data and display it.
It needs ICANN permission since Specification 4 states what can be displayed
and in what format. So when .NYC, .CAPETOWN, .JOBURG and .DURBAN wanted to
add their additional fields for business purposes. They first needed to
submit an RSEP and then get permission from ICANN to modify their Registry
Agreement. The way the Registry Agreement has been written and how ICANN has
interpreted "registry services" it gives ICANN incredible latitude to act as
a regulator instead of a mere technical coordinating body.
Best regards,
Michael
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