Re: [gnso-vi-feb10] BRU1 - 200ish word summary

[Jon Nevett <jon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

RICHARD:  SOME SUGGESTED CHANGES IN CAPS BELOW.  THANKS.  JON

On Jul 20, 2010, at 1:34 AM, Richard Tindal wrote:

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> All,
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> Here's a draft summary of BRU1 for comment.
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> RT
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> BRU 1
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> The BRU1 sub-group recommends a 15% cross ownership limit between REGISTRIES 
> AND REGISTRARS, AS WELL AS:  (i) REGISTRARS/ registry service providers 
> (RSPs);  (ii)  registrars/ resellers;  and (iii) their Affiliates.  This 
> limit applies regardless of the TLD(s) offered by the parties.   Irrespective 
> of ownership levels, control (as defined by DAG4) may never occur.  For 
> example,  a registrar may never control a registry,  even if it has only 10% 
> ownership of that registry.
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> Although there is not consensus within the sub-group on this,  a majority of 
> participants are sympathetic to an exception for RSPs who DO NOT CONTROL THE 
> POLICIES, PRICING AND REGISTRAR SELECTION OF A REGISTRY AND THEY undertake a 
> form of accreditation directly with ICANN.  Participating RSPs would agree to 
> a set of significant sanctions should they be found in breach of their 
> obligations (for such things as the confidentiality of registry data).  The 
> sub-group views this exception as worthy of further consideration.
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> BRU1 defines an SRSU TLD as one where: (a) the registry is the registrant for 
> all second level names; and (b) the use of names in terms of website content, 
>  email control,  or any other application associated with the domains is 
> exercised only by the registry.   BRU1 believes the registry contract 
> (Section 2.6 'Reserved Names') should be amended to specifically allow for 
> the SRSU model.  If Section 2.6 cannot be amended BRU1 supports an exception 
> that allows an SRSU registry to own a registrar in its TLD, and a waiver of 
> equivalent access obligations on that registry.  
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