Hi Michael: I cut out that article for our staff. The Yomiuri is an excellent source of information. Every Tuesday we have a CyberWorld section to enjoy. Mieko Umezu recently completed a course here in Japan put on by the "Japan Privacy Consultant Association" which is a branch of the "US Privacy Consultant Association." She was the only registrar here to attend/complete the course. Also, your friends at JPRS (.jp registry) my wish add some information. Personal regards, Duane Connelly At 23:22 02/08/04, Michael D. Palage wrote:
Bob, Jean-Michel, or any other Japanese Registrar:
I read this article today about recent actions by the Japanese government to increase privacy protection of individuals, see http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/newse/20040730wo32.htm. Although this does not appear to be on all fours with the current privacy debate regarding the Whois data, I do think it is something relevant that might be useful to track.
Can anyone Japanese registrars provide any additional information on this proposed legislation and how it could impact your business operations.
Best regards,
Michael D. Palage