iCANN - Respect Our Privacy

[Rafael Lino <sprafa@xxxxxxxxx>]

This is Rafael from Portugal, 

The defamation of a public figure carries with it a prison sentence in this 
country. Think about what you're doing, as it will place people's lives and 
livelihoods at stake every time they want to critize a corrupt public official 
in my country. I'm sure there are hundreds of examples of this around the World 
but this is the one closest to me.

Dear ICANN – 

Regarding the proposed rules governing companies that provide WHOIS privacy 
services (as set forth in the Privacy and Policy Services Accreditation Issues 
Policy document): 

I urge you to respect internet users' rights to privacy and due process. 
- Everyone deserves the right to privacy. 
- No one’s personal information should be revealed without a court order, 
regardless of whether the request comes from a private individual or law 
enforcement agency. 

Private information should be kept private. Thank you.


Rafael Lino