[Tmch-iag] T1 Data Locations

[Tom Barrett]

IAG T1 comments - Distribution of TMCH Data
January 30, 2012
Tom Barrett - EnCirca

The main topic of discussion for the IAG last week was concerned with
distribution of TMCH data.

After comparing estimates of the maximum volumes for the TMCH to the query
volume, uptime and responsiveness of existing registries, it seems very
clear that the TMCH data could be kept solely in a central database
utilizing a technical architecture similar in scale to some of the existing
smaller gTLD registries, such as .MOBI and .TEL.  This level of architecture
for the TMCH could ensure the uptime and responsiveness required by
registries and registrars while satisfying the trademark owner concerns for
data security.

We agree with and confirm the following:
. The TMCH data is proprietary to trademark owners and is not currently in
the public domain
. Prevention of data mining should be a priority for the TMCH
. Distributing the TMCH data makes data mining impossible to prevent
. Distribution of the TMCH data is not even necessary given the expected
scale of the TMCH

Please see the attached document for a detailed examination of these issues,
including an analysis of how big the TMCH needs to be compared to existing
gTLD registries.

I look forward to your comments.

Best regards,

Tom Barrett
EnCirca
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