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<p>Thanks James!</p>
<p>I made proposed small edits in your text below that are highlighted in yellow.</p>
<p>Lynn</p>
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<div style="DIRECTION: ltr" id="divRpF258086"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Tahoma"><b>From:</b> rt4-whois-bounces@icann.org [rt4-whois-bounces@icann.org] on behalf of James M. Bladel [jbladel@godaddy.com]<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 25, 2012 11:59 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> RT4 WHOIS<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Rt4-whois] Data Validation Statement (Draft)<br>
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<div>Per our discussion on the previous call, I was tasked to provide draft langauge for a "statement" in our report regarding Data Validation. Below is my first stab at this assignment. I recommend this become part of the introduction / background to our
Data Accuracy chapter.</div>
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<div>We can discuss / refine during today's call.</div>
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<div>Thanks--</div>
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<div>J.</div>
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<div><i>The Review Team notes that discussions of WHOIS data often include recommendations for WHOIS data "validation" or data "verification." The team notes that the focus of its recommendations is
<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">on the </font><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">desired outcome</font> that ICANN work to improve the accuracy of WHOIS data. WHOIS validation or verification would be one possible means to achieve this objective.
<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">And our intention is to allow latitude in how
</font><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">the objective is achieved. </font> Currently, there are a number of ongoing efforts in this area, including a potential Policy Development Process (PDP) and direct negotiations with Registrars on revisions to the
RAA. The Review Team therefore acknowledges these efforts and encourages ICANN Staff to continue this work while ensuring that all segments of the Community are involved in this process.</i></div>
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