ICANN's interim Whois proposal

[Johan Helsingius]

It is my understanding that many GAC members are unhappy about

that part of the proposal too.


    Julf (GNSO liaison to the GAC)



On 13-03-18 05:02, Mueller, Milton L wrote:
>
> I have had time to go over it carefully and am somewhat shocked at the
> role of GAC in this plan.
>
> Not only does the plan seem to be willing to accredit almost anyone,
> but it puts the GAC in a unilateral policy making role and also makes
> it the primary gatekeeper to Whois data.
>
> PLEASE ask the board about this when you meet with them. Ask if they
> understand the long term implications of revolutionizing the GAC’s
> role – are they making ICANN into an intergovernmental organization?
> Also ask them if they think the GAC is able to do this in two months.
> Based on past behavior, it is doubtful whether GAC could come up with
> something in two years. Please ask the board why they are throwing so
> much responsibility onto an advisory entity.
>
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> Dr. Milton L. Mueller
>
> Professor, School of Public Policy
>
> Georgia Institute of Technology
>
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