RIPE Data Protection Task Force

Introduction

The RIPE NCC operates the RIPE Database. The RIPE Database is used for storing information about Internet Resources (for example, IP addresses, reverse domains, Autonomous System Numbers and routes). It also contains personal contact information of people associated with these resources. The information is entered into the database and made publicly available. The RIPE NCC builds and maintains the database and gives instructions on how it operates and how to use it. The RIPE NCC is therefore considered to be the 'data controller', under the terms of the Dutch Data Protection Act.

The RIPE NCC has examined how to ensure registry data and the RIPE Database comply with relevant data protection regulations. The RIPE NCC is an association registered in the Netherlands. It must therefore comply with the EU Data protection directive and the Dutch Data Protection Act.

RIPE NCC Documents

• RIPE Database Terms and Conditions (PDF)
• Procedure for the Removal of Personal Contact Details from the RIPE Database (PDF)
• NRTM contract

Activities

At RIPE 52 in Istanbul, RIPE established a task force to work with the RIPE NCC data protection team. Together they will:

• create procedures
• modify policies, if required
• review documents that address data protection issues

Data Protection Task Force presentations at RIPE meetings:

RIPE 53
Data Protection Task Force (PDF)
RIPE 54
Data Protection Task Force update (PDF)
RIPE 55
Data Protection Task Force update (PDF)

Charter

This task force will:

• work with the RIPE NCC to develop any procedures and practices required to comply with data protection regulations
• raise awareness about these issues within the RIPE community
• tell the RIPE community about any new procedures and practices
• consider any serious issues arising from differences between Dutch legislation and rulings made in different parts of the RIPE service region, advising on possible options

The task force will be disbanded when the discussed deliverables are complete.

Time Line

• RIPE 52
  • Establishment of Task Force
  • Introductory presentation on issues
• RIPE 53 (and future RIPE Meetings, as appropriate)
  • Progress report

Data Protection Task Force Mailing List

The task force mailing list is dp-tf@ripe.net.

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Contacts

Manfredo Miserocchi is the chair of this task force.

Support from the RIPE NCC is provided by Jochem de Ruig and Denis Walker