Responding to change is adequate. Anticipating it is what CIRA must achieve. There are a number of desirable characteristics of good domain name policies. Part of my work with the interim board has enabled me to study the approaches other countries around the world have taken, and from that, I have compiled the following list of characteristics and propose it as a discussion starting point for the new Board as it moves into establishing the principles that will form the foundation for CIRA s future policies. Clearly, some conflicting values underlie these principles, and no policy can meet all of them comprehensively.
Balance is what is required.
Flexible - responsive to different needs and changing environments 2. Simple - clear and straightforward, and easily implemented. Transparent - open while at the same time addressing privacy and individual privacy protection issues. Consistent with existing rights and principles in Canada - These include individual property rights. Internationally credible - with obvious regard to best practices and international standards.