ICANN - Respect Our Privacy

[Michael Watson <MtWatson13@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear ICANN –

Privacy is a right and a necessity. In today's society, abusive regimes 
have both prevented internet access and prosecuted the individuals or 
groups doing so. Government and associations have used questionable and 
other means later judged illegal to prosecute or harm individuals 
without regard for privacy, legality, or rights. Therefore I am writing 
to you today.
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.