question to the candiates

[Ayden Férdeline]

Hi Niels,

Thanks for this question.

It is important to me that ICANN acts only in accordance with its bylaws.

So, I believe ICANN has a public responsibility to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet’s system of unique identifiers.

I believe ICANN has a public responsibility to allocate new gTLDs in a transparent and equitable manner.

Similarly, I believe ICANN has a role to play in ensuring there is consumer choice and effective competition.

And its policies must be fair, respecting fundamental rights, including the rights to privacy and freedom of expression.

I do not support any mission creep that would see ICANN venture into content regulation, as the use of a domain name is outside of ICANN’s remit.

I hope this is helpful in understanding where I fall on this issue. I would be happy to respond to any other questions, or to clarify my remarks, if necessary.

Best wishes,

Ayden Férdeline
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On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 9:04 pm, Niels ten Oever <lists at DIGITALDISSIDENTS.ORG> wrote:

> Dear candidates, Would you be so kind to tell us what you think ICANN's role is vis a vis public safety? Thanks in advance, Niels -- Niels ten Oever Head of Digital Article 19 www.article19.org PGP fingerprint 8D9F C567 BEE4 A431 56C4 678B 08B5 A0F2 636D 68E9
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