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Re: IETF subpoena processes update and a request

2017-03-24 17:25:37


On 3/24/2017 9:27 AM, John C Klensin wrote:
Suppose the IETF (or whomever) receives a subpoena that
names individuals or companies in a way that might be
unfortunate, contain implicit accusations that might be
completely unfounded,  or even, in the opinion of those parties
if they knew, were libelous, and suppose it directs IETF to not
disclose the subpoena in any way.  Without offering anything
resembling a legal opinion, it probably makes a difference
whether the subpoena is associated with a law enforcement action
rather than the civil actions for which I think the policies
were designed.
This seems like it also raises the EU's "right to be forgotten"
principle, which would affect whether the ISOC can archive even notices
that were originally public.

Sort of running a boat, blimp, or satellite in "international waters",
it seems like these are complications to operating *anywhere*.

Joe