Privacy and Policy Services Accreditation Issues Policy

[Tom Elovi Spruce <i.love.comput3rs@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear ICANN –

I am an artist who publishes his works under a pen name. I feel comfortable 
posting my works under my own registered domain because of the privacy 
protections I receive from my provider. I do not believe the proposed 
accreditation program for privacy providers will protect me as a domain 
registerer. 

Under this proposed program, the moment I sell my works, I have to publicize my 
contact information. Then, if I did a provocative or controversial piece, that 
information could be used in malice by those wishing to harm me due to my 
expression. Just to be more specific, I have considered creating a piece 
criticizing gamer culture. If my contact information is listed in the WHOIS 
database because I sell stickers of my logo, I could be a victim of SWATing. 

More so, if a government body or law enforcement agency wants to inquire about 
my personal information as a registerer, it should be done so under a court 
order and have me informed of the inquiry. I do not see this due process 
happening under the proposed program.

Like most online users, I value my privacy and because of this, I reject the 
proposed accreditation program.
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