Re: W3C Next Steps [was Re: [W3C Web Crypto WG] Rechartering discussion - Gemalto contribution]

On 02/05/2015 09:19 PM, GALINDO Virginie wrote:
> (gemalto hat on)
> Harry,
> we will use the W3C Member Submission that if this helps progressing.
> note that you should also take into account the support of other parties in that discussion.
> 
> (still gemalto hat on)
> All,
> that would be great that *W3C members* (or any company seriously envisaging a W3C membership option) clarifies their support, if not already done, to the principle of that proposal to help W3C office to weight the actual interest of that topic.
> [Anders, we all know your opinion, you dont need to comment, I guess :)]

The best way to clarify support is to sign the Member Submission. That
makes sure the IPR situation is harmonious with W3C's IPR situation.

Note that is *not* limited to W3C member companies. If there are
non-member company that supports a proposal, they can sign also.
> 
> Regards,
> Virginie Galindo
> gemalto
> twitter : @poulpita
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________________
> De : Harry Halpin [hhalpin@w3.org]
> Envoyé : mardi 3 février 2015 23:22
> À : GALINDO Virginie
> Cc : public-webcrypto-comments@w3.org; public-web-security@w3.org
> Objet : W3C Next Steps [was Re: [W3C Web Crypto WG] Rechartering discussion - Gemalto  contribution]
> 
> Virginie and Karen,
> 
>   Thanks for the concrete suggestion for what to do next. In fact - it's
> the only new concrete proposal from a major vendor on the table for the
> W3C since the workshop that we've had yet, with the possible exception
> of the Microsoft+ETRI proposal at the WebCrypto F2F that hasn't been
> formally discussed.
> 
> However, the proposal is still fundamentally slides, which is probably
> the right format for this level of maturity. Once you have addressed the
> concerns to the best of your ability, what would be useful would be a
> draft spec or set of draft specs, even if very drafty. Github could be
> useful as well for tracking concerns and comments.
> 
> The W3C Member Submission is a possibility here if there is any concern
> about IPR in the proposed specs (which unfortunately did come up), and
> we encourage both Gemalto and others such as the FIDO Alliance to use
> this process:
> 
> http://www.w3.org/2004/02/Process-20040205/submission.html
> 
> Myself and Wendy are happy to help with the necessary formatting and
> legal work.
> 
> Once we have a Member Submission we will do an internal review and try
> to set-up a teleconference with relevant parts of the W3C staff. We also
> of course are happy to extend this process to any alternate proposals
> and would be delighted to have multiple member submissions, even if
> incompatible. The W3C is committed to a fair process that includes all
> members, although in general my preference to see some rough consensus
> and at least one solid draft (i.e. Member Submission, product of a CG,
> etc.) before committing to chartering a new Working Group. While this
> may not have consensus, we've at least re-started the conversation in
> earnest :)
> 
> While there was lots of disagreement on the technical details, I think
> we all agree on the use-cases that some kind of hardware-backed
> cryptographic material would enable need to be part of the Open Web
> Platform.
> 
>    cheers,
>       harry
> 
> 
> 
> On 02/03/2015 05:36 PM, GALINDO Virginie wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> reading the 70 e-mails in this thread and will come back to you with a proposal to formalize requests,  use cases, expression of concerns.
>>
>> Virginie
>> (speaking as chair)
>>
>> ---- Rigo Wenning a écrit ----
>>
>>> Anders,
>>>
>>> On Tuesday 03 February 2015 12:42:07 Anders Rundgren wrote:
>>>> Although I agree with what you are saying there's a problem:
>>>>
>>>> None of the stuff you are referring to has ever been directly connected
>>>> to the [UNTRUSTED] web, they are always used with a trusted App + GU.
>>>
>>> if everybody had already thought about it, my contribution would be noise. My
>>> apologies if this is the case. This is a chartering discussion. If thinking
>>> about the eGov use case is overkill, we should state that openly and move on.
>>> I just want this to be a conscious decision. This enables W3C to respond if
>>> asked by the various governments.
>>>
>>> --Rigo
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