Hello, "lists@help.org" wrote the following on 01/06/2012 10:06:
I am interested in information about security and privacy of whois databases (domains and IP addresses). For instance, the legal authorities associated with the warning banners, blocking schemes and other limitations placed on the data. As well as court decisions, official rulings, etc. as it relates to privacy laws (including the packaging and resale of historical data). Also any working groups, etc. involving whois. The information is being compiled at http://WhoisSecurity.com
While this list does not require introductions or anything of the sort, it is always nice to at least have a name for a poster. Like I said, it isn't required, but it might facilitate discussion if people had some idea who they're talking to, if that makes any sense? This is especially useful when you're asking such a broad question. Anyway, aside from that, the current position in the RIPE Region is given here: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/groups/tf/dp/report-of-the-ripe-data-protection-tas... and https://www.ripe.net/data-tools/support/documentation/legal-framework-and-pr... However at the RIPE meeting in Ljubljana (RIPE 65), the RIPE NCC were asked to take another look at this and I hope to be able to update the WG soon on timelines for this 2nd look. Brian, Co-chair, RIPE AA-WG