Hi Matsato, On 17/07/2009, at 12:30 PM, <myamanis at bb.softbank dot co dot jp> wrote:
Dear Terry and all,"On DD/MM/YYYY The member with the unique anonymous ID of A91A7381 (from APNIC delegated stats files) has applied for additional resources with consideration in regard to this policy (prop ###)."But, APNIC members can figure out which address space is already allocated to A91A7381 from stats file, and they can also figure out who is allocated that address space from whois.
The interesting thing is that I cannot find a defined description of the ID, ftp://ftp.apnic.net/apnic/stats/apnic/README.TXT eludes to extensions, and a url: http://www.apnic.net/db/rir-stats-format.html which doesn't give me that info..
.. but I digress.
So, it means APNIC members can easily figure out who applied this request by above notice.(especially, if it is done by direct member)
My interpretation is that the organisation's confidentiality/privacy applies to the information provided to APNIC in requesting resources. (yes/no?)
The fact that an organisation has received resources, when, and what is public knowledge.
Which is why I asked the question, and perhaps this is to the secretariat lawyers, "Does this include the act of retuning for address space within the constructs of this policy proposal?"
My inclination would be no, the act of returning to APNIC for more address space under this policy proposal isn't confidential, just the information supplied to APNIC to adjudicate the request.
If it is your concerns, Andy's suggestion also covers it without conflicting with confidentiality.
Andy's suggestion does (if his expectation is actually carried out by the secretariat) provide the information. What I'm looking for in the transparency is community awareness. I think this policy is a big enough deal to warrant that. Maybe I'm mistaken. But since this one proposal has generated substantial interest and discussion I feel it is warranted.
That said, I'm not going to flog a dead horse as it were - if the _act_ of applying for resources under this proposal is considered confidential, even though it can be worked out from public records, I will amend my position after word back from the secretariat.
Cheers Terry