Re: [IAB] Draft Fees for Processing Legal Requests Policy

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Looks good to me, but I agree with whoever suggested to increase the fees. I think you could easily double or triple them.

On Aug 2, 2012, at 9:47, IETF Administrative Director <iad@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> A reminder of the deadline of 6 August for input.
> Thanks
> 
> The IAOC is seeking community feedback on a proposed policy by the IAOC to impose 
> fees to produce information and authenticate documents in response to subpoenas and 
> other legal requests.
> 
> The IETF receives requests for information, documentation, authentication or other 
> matters through subpoenas and less formal means that require manpower and materials 
> to be expended.  These requests are on the rise. During the period 2005 to 2010 the IETF 
> responded to nine subpoenas.  Since 2011 the IETF has received five subpoenas and three 
> other legal requests for authenticated documents.  
> 
> Each such request is time sensitive and involves the IETF Counsel, the IAD, and members 
> of the IAOC, who together form the Legal Management Committee, to rapidly analyze and 
> identify the means for satisfying the request.  Often there is a need to retain outside counsel, 
> especially in cases that might lead to depositions or court testimony. 
> 
> The IAOC believes a Schedule of Fees is an appropriate and reasonable means to recover 
> costs associated with such efforts.
> 
> The draft policy entitled Draft Fee Policy for Legal Requests can be found 
> at: <http://iaoc.ietf.org/policyandprocedures.html>
> 
> Before adopting a policy the IAOC would like feedback on this before making a 
> decision.  Comments appreciated to ietf@xxxxxxxx by 6 August 2012.
> 
> Ray Pelletier
> IETF Administrative Director

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