Re: [Issue-71] Proposed Text for Issue 71

On Feb 8, 2012, at 16:38 , JC Cannon wrote:

> David,
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> It seems like are closer to each other in what is needed than the text bears out. I agree that bad actors will attempt to skirt the rules.

I don't think it's only 'bad actors', alas.  It is the very existence of the data that causes concern.  What happens if it leaks? The management changes? Someone makes a mistake? Law authorities want to look at it?  The company gets bought or merged?  And so on.

> I don't think the spec will stop bad actors. However, those of us who want to protect online privacy should not be lumped with them. That said, I would love to see the language adjusted to make sure that the loopholes are closed and complying with the spirit of this rule is made simpler.
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I, too, am open to suggestions!


David Singer
Multimedia and Software Standards, Apple Inc.

Received on Thursday, 9 February 2012 00:47:44 UTC