Changes

==TLD Policy Consultancy Expansion==

==TLD Policy Consultancy Expansion==

IFFOR was formed to act as the sponsoring organization for ICM Registry's .xxx, and act as a developer for specialized domain policy with regards to the safety and security of .xxx, its content, and its access, but in January 2013 the organization expanded its interest and announced its availability as a consultative body for any new gTLD applicants. In an opinion piece from IFFOR Executive Director and independent blogger, [[Kieren McCarthy]], it was noted that the uncertainty with how ICANN will treat contractual compliance in regards to stated goals and aims in a given TLD application means that it will be imperative for applicants to consider how their target industry will need to be explicitly or implicitly catered to with specialized registration policies and other mechanisms. He predicts the universal need for "industry-specific considerations, freedom of speech protections, sensitive content restrictions, ombudsman services, and enhanced compliance systems, procedures and auditing", and notes that "As a professional, independent and experienced policy maker, whose policies have been highly regarded, IFFOR represents an ideal opportunity for companies to outsource their policy needs to an expert body, whether that is: limiting registration to specific groups or individuals; registrant verification; content labeling; or privacy and security protections."<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130131_biggest_gtld_problem_has_just_appeared_on_the_horizon/ Biggest gTLD Problem Has Just Appeared on the Horizon, CircleID.com] Published and Retrieved 31 Jan 2013</ref>

IFFOR was formed to act as the sponsoring organization for ICM Registry's .xxx, and act as a developer for specialized domain policy with regards to the safety and security of .xxx, its content, and its access, but in January 2013 the organization expanded its interest and announced its availability as a consultant for any new gTLD applicants. In an opinion piece from IFFOR Executive Director and independent blogger, [[Kieren McCarthy]], it was noted that the uncertainty with how ICANN will treat contractual compliance in regards to stated goals and aims in a given TLD application means that it will be imperative for applicants to consider how their target industry will need to be explicitly or implicitly catered to with specialized registration policies and other mechanisms. He predicts the universal need for "industry-specific considerations, freedom of speech protections, sensitive content restrictions, ombudsman services, and enhanced compliance systems, procedures and auditing", and notes that "As a professional, independent and experienced policy maker, whose policies have been highly regarded, IFFOR represents an ideal opportunity for companies to outsource their policy needs to an expert body, whether that is: limiting registration to specific groups or individuals; registrant verification; content labeling; or privacy and security protections."<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130131_biggest_gtld_problem_has_just_appeared_on_the_horizon/ Biggest gTLD Problem Has Just Appeared on the Horizon, CircleID.com] Published and Retrieved 31 Jan 2013</ref>

Mr. McCarthy was promoted to Executive Director in conjunction with the announced launch of the "Policy Engine" consultancy services, whereas current Executive Director Joan Irvine moved to a consulting role.<ref>[http://iffor.org/news/new-strategic-direction New Strategic Direction, IFFOR.org] Published and Retrieved 31 Jan 2013</ref>

Mr. McCarthy was promoted to Executive Director in conjunction with the announced launch of the "Policy Engine" consultancy services, whereas current Executive Director Joan Irvine moved to a consulting role.<ref>[http://iffor.org/news/new-strategic-direction New Strategic Direction, IFFOR.org] Published and Retrieved 31 Jan 2013</ref>