All, In light of recent discussions and postings the following is of some interest and relevance. See:http://www.wired.com/news/news/politics/story/19183.html Excerpt: ******************* Last year, the Social Security Administration pulled the plug on an Internet site without adequate safeguards that let anyone find out another person's earnings and other personal information. ****************** Does ICANN seem to be one of several organizations that would choose to trample on individuals Privacy given their Accreditation Policy? It would appear that it would. Can Peter Swire, mentioned in this article conduct some discussions with the ICANN to get them in line with the public concern/demand? Time and action's will tell the tail.... Regards, -- Jeffrey A. Williams CEO/DIR. Internet Network Eng/SR. Java/CORBA Development Eng. Information Network Eng. Group. INEG. INC. E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Contact Number: 972-447-1894 Address: 5 East Kirkwood Blvd. Grapevine Texas 75208