After discussions with legal counsel, it has been strongly
recommended that the term Internet Certification Authority
be amended if it is to be associated with the Internet Society.
The problem revolves around the term "certification" which
could be construed to imply some kind of guarantee with respect
to the agent whose certificate is signed by the Internet Society.
There are potential liabilities associated with any such implied
certifications and it is thought that an alternative term such
as Internet Certificate Registration Authority or something using
the neutral term "registration" would be a material improvement.
Please let me know your thoughts and reactions.
thanks,
Vint