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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Regarding the Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I recognize the needs of law enforcement and trademark attorneys for accurate Whois data. A centralized Whois directory will certainly facilitate these needs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>However, I feel it should be balanced with the rights of Registrants. These rights are not just limited to the right of Privacy, especially for non-commercial use. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>But also the right to be informed when their personal data is being accessed by third parties, regardless of the reason.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Thomas Barrett<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>EnCirca, Inc. – President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>400 West Cummings Park, #1725<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Woburn, MA US 01801<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>+1.781.942.9975 ext: 11<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>+1.781.823.8911 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>+1.781.492.1315 (cell)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>