Good From: rt4-whois-bounces@icann.org [mailto:rt4-whois-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Kathy Kleiman Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:15 AM To: rt4-whois@icann.org Subject: [Rt4-whois] Applicable law updated with comments Hi All, On a key definition applicable law, Alice and I adopted the edits proposed: ==> Now: The Team understands the "applicable laws" reference as encompassing all laws, but mainly focused on privacy laws and regulations, and notes ICANN's existing consensus policy relating to conflicts with privacy laws. The Team considered, but determined not to include within the definition, international agreements and regional laws recognizing that such laws are enforceable only to the extent incorporated into the domestic laws of contracting states. OK? Raise a flag if not. Tx! Kathy & Alice ORIGINAL ===> The Team understands the "applicable laws" reference as limited to privacy laws and regulation (SK) comment: I agree with Emily should change to "encompass all laws but many mainly focus on privacy laws and regulations" and notes ICANN's existing consensus policy relating to conflicts with privacy laws. The Team considered but determined not to include within the definition international agreements and regional laws, recognizing that such laws are enforceable only to the extent incorporated into the domestic laws of contracting states. --