[council] Compromise wording on WHOIS

[Ross Rader]

Ross Rader wrote:

> The purpose of the data collection is 
> currently defined by the registrar in their respective terms of service. 
> I would expect these to vary from registrar to registrar and I fail to 
> understand what benefits come from standardizing the language.

I thought it might be helpful if I shared the purposes for data 
collection that Tucows has adopted in accordance with Canadian privacy 
law. This is excerpted from our Privacy Policy which can be found here:

http://resellers.tucows.com/privacy

It is also worth noting that this document also specifically deals with 
the Whois and data collection/publication issues associated with Whois.

...

Principle 2 – Identifying Purposes for Collection of Personal Information

Tucows shall identify the purposes for which personal information is 
collected at or before the time the information is collected.

          A. Tucows collects personal information only for the following 
purposes:
                i. To establish and maintain responsible commercial 
relations with customers and to provide ongoing services and offers;
                ii. To understand customer needs;
                iii. To develop, enhance, market or provide products and 
services;
                iv. To manage and develop Tucows' business and 
operations, including personnel and employment matters; and
                v. To meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Further references to "identified purposes" mean the purposes identified 
in this Principle 2 - A.

          B. Unless the purpose is implied from the nature of the 
service provided, Tucows shall specify orally, electronically or in 
writing the identified purposes to the customer or employee at or before 
the time personal information is collected. Upon request, persons 
collecting personal information shall explain these identified purposes 
or refer the individual to a designated person within Tucows who shall 
explain the purposes.

          C. Unless required by law, Tucows shall not use or disclose 
for any new purpose, personal information that has been collected 
without first identifying and documenting the new purpose and obtaining 
the consent of the customer.
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                        -rr








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