[ARIN-consult] Call for Community Consultation - Bulk WHOIS AUP

[Scott Leibrand]

Seems like a reasonable change to me.

-Scott

Member Services wrote:
> ARIN is seeking community input regarding changes to the Acceptable Use
> Policy ("AUP") for bulk copies of ARIN WHOIS data as found on the Bulk
> WHOIS Request Form, available at
> https://www.arin.net/resources/agreements/bulkwhois.pdf
> 
> Presently, ARIN specifically prohibits redistribution of bulk WHOIS
> data. ARIN has recently determined that under some circumstances, it may
> be beneficial for one organization that has received bulk WHOIS data to
> provide it, subject to ARIN's express written permission, to another
> person/organization for conducting Internet operations or technical
> research. ARIN would maintain oversight on the usage of the data and
> require adherence to the Bulk WHOIS AUP, which the recipient
> organization must also sign.
> 
> As a result, ARIN is suggesting the following addition to the AUP:
> 
> "Distribution of derivative data is only permitted with express written
> of permission of ARIN and under the same terms as this AUP.”
> 
> This change would allow redistribution when the use of the data is
> consistent with the AUP. The AUP with suggested text highlighted, can be
> found here:
> https://www.arin.net/resources/agreements/bulkwhois_proposed.pdf
> 
> ARIN is seeking comments regarding this proposed change through the ARIN
> Consultation and Suggestion Process, available at:
> https://www.arin.net/participate/acsp/index.html
> 
> Discussion on this list will close at noon EDT, 14 August 09.
> 
> We welcome community-wide participation. Please address any process
> questions to info at arin.net.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Member Services
> American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)
> 
> 
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