Hi folks,
it seems that we are drawing close to a consensus here:
- Access to data that the IETF has created and needs to function is a
paramount basic principle. Not to be compromised. So it needs to go VERY
plainly into section 2.2 "principles".
- Access to software is a very-nice-to-have, but it's only critical if not
having it limits our ability to effectively access the data. And
open-source is a quite-nice-to-have; we see a number of advantages in doing
things that way, but there may be cases where other considerations apply.
So this belongs in the document, but under "advice", not "principles".
So - I'd like to propose a specific text change to address that:
Replace the current section from 2.2 that says:
6. The right to use any intellectual property rights created by any
IASA-related or IETF activity may not be withheld or limited in
any way by ISOC from the IETF.
with the following:
6. The IASA, on behalf of the IETF, shall have an irrevocable,
permanent right of access and later use to all data created
in support of the IETF's activities, including
the right to disclose it to other parties of its choosing.
And in section 3.1 "IAD Responsibilities", add after paragraph 4 ("The IAD
negotiates service contracts"):
The IAD is responsible for ensuring that all contracts give the IASA
and the IETF the rights in data that is needed to satisfy the principle
of data access.
This is needed to make sure the IETF
has access to the data it needs at all times, and that the IASA can
change contractors when needed without disrupting IETF work.
If software is developed under an IASA contract, the software should
remain usable by the IETF beyond the terms of the contract; this may
be accomplished by IASA ownership or an open source license; an open
source license is preferable. The IAD will decide how the interest of
the IETF is best served when making such contracts.
Note: I have tried to write the sentences above without using any of the
legal terms "copyright", "ownership" or "work for hire" - these are all
terms of art that I know I don't fully understand, and I believe it's
possible to state the principles without using those terms.
Reasonable?
Harald
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