RE: Exemptions and Exceptions...?

I thought just the opposite.

To be "exempt" from a rule means the rule never touches you.

An "exception" to the rule would mean the rule would typically apply but in this case there is an "exception".

In our context:

1st parties are generally "exempt" from the DNT signal (and cannot share data with 3rd parties as a loop-hole to the exemption).

3rd parties generally must not collect data when the DNT:1 signal is present but there are a few operational "exceptions" to this rule.

- Shane

-----Original Message-----
From: Rigo Wenning [mailto:rigo@w3.org] 
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 9:35 AM
To: public-tracking@w3.org
Cc: David Singer
Subject: Re: Exemptions and Exceptions...?

David, 

I learned the distinction like this: 

general rule vs exception

a general obligation to do vs exemption

so: no obligation, no exemption
but: a rule can create an obligation and the exemption would be an exception 
to that rule. 

The first pair is more generic to me than the second pair..

But I'm not a native speaker... 

Best, 

Rigo

On Monday 30 January 2012 15:19:06 David Singer wrote:
> This was raised briefly in conversation in Brussels.
> 
> Our documents and discussions use both words (Exemptions and Exceptions).  I
> think Aleecia has a clear idea of their difference, but I know we don't all
> share that clarity because I, at least, do not :-).
> 
> In my understanding, 'exemption' says that the requirements of our
> specification do not apply to some class of services .  An exception would
> be when the specification applies, but some class of services are excepted
> from some of the requirements.
> 
> Example from taxation:  some goods in the UK are exempt from Value Added
> Tax; the tax is inapplicable.  Some goods are zero-rated for Value Added
> Tax: they are subject to it in theory, but have an exception and are
> currently untaxed.
> 
> 
> I'm not sure we have many 'exempt' classes (services that, receiving a DNT
> signal, can ignore it, as it doesn't apply to them).  I think we mostly
> have exceptions.
> 
> 
> Aleecia, others, could you help clear my mind (and maybe others') on this?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> David Singer
> Multimedia and Software Standards, Apple Inc.

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