Thanks Ayden.
Tricky though, since those of us representing consumers that are protected by intellectual property laws from confusing misuses of marks often feel that those
participating in WG’s don’t understand the fundamentals of trademark laws either. Certainly in the case of this EPDP we would want people to have the basics of trademark law as well. Perhaps instead of using these useful skills sets as gatekeepers, we ask
staff to develop curriculum for the first session or two hitting these two issues and setting forth some basic vocabulary. I’d be happy to participate with staff in the effort from the trademark side if you would be happy to participate with staff in the
effort from the data protection side.
Best,
Paul
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From: council [mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org]
On Behalf Of Ayden Férdeline
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2018 3:12 PM
To: GNSO Council List <council@gnso.icann.org>
Subject: [council] Suggestion for membership criteria of proposed Expedited Policy Development Process
Dear all,
I have just finished reviewing the proposed agenda for our meeting next week along with the mindmap that Council leadership and staff have developed (thanks for doing this!).
I would like to put forward a suggestion for the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) team criteria. While the scope of the EPDP remains unclear at present, what I took away from the call between the Board and the Council on Tuesday
was that compliance with the law is crucial. As such I think it is imperative that *all* members be able to demonstrate that they have a basic understanding of the principles and legal terms of data protection.
I would like to request that any community member who is appointed to the EPDP, or staff member supporting the EPDP, be able to demonstrate they have completed at least 3 hours of data protection training. I do not think this would be a
huge burden, but I think it would make work easier, as there should be a common understanding of essential terms.
There are short half-day 'Data Protection 101' classes run by institutions like the policy neutral International Association of Privacy Professionals, whose courses only use definitions of terms that have been defined in law for over 20
years.
For those who don't hold this certification, I would like to request that ICANN reimburse the members of the EPDP for their modest and reasonable costs in obtaining it.
I would like to hear your thoughts here, however I would also like to ask that this suggestion please be given serious consideration. Thank you.
Best wishes,
Ayden Férdeline