Hi Kathy<br><br>I've been following the discussions on applicable laws, and particularly the exchanges between you and Peter. I think you both agree in principle (applicable laws = relevant, GAC = a good stakeholder to consider this), but disagree on how to achieve the objectives. Peter is unconvinced that a list of laws will be useful; he says that it won't be global, because the GAC membership isn't; and it's not clear how such a list would be kept up to date etc. You think a list would be helpful, and that the GAC is the obvious place to compile such a list.<br>
<br>Have I got your positions correct?<br><br>If so, can you help Peter by explaining why a list (comprehensive or not) would be better than the current system, which I believe is that people can invoke applicable laws on a case-by-case basis?<br>
<br>Kind regards<br><br>Emily<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 17 August 2011 15:47, Kathy Kleiman <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:kathy@kathykleiman.com">kathy@kathykleiman.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
Hi All,<br>
As our discussion evolve, key recommendations are continuing to emerge.<br>
I look forward to the ones the Compliance subteam will be sharing<br>
(important ones!) and wish to add this one...<br>
<br>
Additional recommendation:<br>
<br>
Per the requirement of the Affirmation of Commitments that "ICANN<br>
additionally commits to enforcing its existing policy relating to WHOIS,<br>
subject to applicable laws," the GAC is requested to provide, within a<br>
six month period, a list of key Applicable Laws. These laws will provide<br>
guidance and understanding for the ICANN and the Community as they work<br>
to meet the obligations of the Affirmation of Commitments. As guidance,<br>
the Whois Review Team shares its definition of Applicable Laws,<br>
developed in conjunction with the ICANN Community through an open process.<br>
<br>
Best,<br>
Kathy<br>
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