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Whois Data Privacy Issues in Japan: 

Whois Data Privacy Issues in Japan Izumi Okutani <izumi@nic.ad.jp> Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC) Database SIG APNIC 21@Perth, Australia

Introduction: 

Introduction This presentation introduces issues in Whois data privacy in JP.

Background: 

Background As the Internet today is closely related to our economic/social activities, information disclosed in Whois also affects these areas of our lives. Situations surrounding Whois is changing from the early days of the Internet

The situation in JP: 

The situation in JP More users with no network admin skills receive >/30 assignments POCs easily become a target of heavy spams Can have a serious business impact Private data handling has become strict in JP private data protection law was enacted in 2004 people < sensitive about providing personal data Spread of VoIP, family-type fixed IP services

Necessary Measures: 

Necessary Measures Allow less exposure of private information and contacts Encourage people with network admin skills to be registered as POCs

Measures Taken by APNIC: 

Measures Taken by APNIC All assignments must be registered, but can be hidden from Whois query Allow LIRs to substitute POCs Allows registrations of role objects prop-007-v001

Measures Taken by JPNIC: 

Measures Taken by JPNIC Do not provide bulk Whois data to a third party except APNIC Disclose minimum information on Whois Allow LIRs to substitute POCs Encourage registration of role objects prop-007-v001” Privacy of customer assignment records” did not reach consensus in JP

Information in JPNIC Whois[inet-num]: 

Information in JPNIC Whois [inet-num] Network Information: [Network Number ] 202.12.30.0/20 [Network Name] JP-NET [Organization] Japan Network Information Center [Postal Code] 　 　 [Address] 　 [Admin Contact ] XX1234JP [Tech Contact] JP99999999 [Abuse] xxx@nic.ad.jp [Notify] [Assigned Date] 2005/1/1 [Last Update] 2005/1/24 12:01:33(JST) 　 Hidden Can register Role Object Instead of Person Object

Information in JPNIC Whois[Person]: 

Information in JPNIC Whois [Person] Contact Information: [JPNICハンドル] XX1234JP [Last,First] Taro,Shigen [E-mail] xxx@nic.ad.jp [Organization] Japan Network Information Center [Postal Code] 　 [Address] 　 [Division] IP Department [Title] [Phone] [FAX] [Notify] xxxx@nic.ad.jp [Last Update] 2005/1/24 12:01:33(JST) xxx@nic.ad.jp Hidden Hidden for Admin-Contact

Further Issues: 

Further Issues Is the current measure sufficient for privacy protection? Are there other ways to minimize the impact of spams? Heavy burden for POCs Some home users don’t want any information exposed

Possible Solutions(Brain Storm): 

Possible Solutions (Brain Storm) Reconsider applying APNIC policy? Upgrade user assignment size > /29? Hide Information only for Home Users? ….Others?

JPNIC Whois WG: 

JPNIC Whois WG Set up in Nov 2005 12 volunteer members(7 LIRs) Draft a proposal on Whois Registration Policy in JP by next JP-OPM Consider data privacy Minimize spam impact Consistent with APNIC/RIR policies

Questions to AP Community: 

Questions to AP Community To APNIC/RIRs,NIRs Are there any issues you are facing regarding Whois LIRs, assigned orgs, users in general Any requests for Whois information handling and disclosure?

Questions?: 

Questions?