a bit more on charter extension

To the Working Group:

The topic of charter extension came up today at the Do Not Track panel at the IAPP Summit.  I thought I would pass on my comments to the full group.
On the topic of user interface, the Charter states that “the Working Group will not specify the exact presentation to the user.”  Reading the language as a lawyer, “not specify the exact presentation” leaves considerable room to talk about issues of user interface.
My general approach is to have an open door, meet with people, and consider how to foster a useful conversation.  I apply that to discussions of user interface as well.
If I can be useful to helping convene discussions, including browsers, advertisrs, and others, I am open to that, and I know that W3C staff would be happy to help with that.
Perhaps of interest, Stu Ingis of DAA said at the panel that the charter extension is a “distraction.”
As I said in my earlier email to the group about the charter appeal, we have work to do.  Let¹s do it on the timetable that we contemplated when I came aboard.
Best,
Peter


Professor Peter P. Swire
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