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'''International Foundation for Online Responsibility (IFFOR)''' is the sponsoring organization for the [[.xxx]] sponsored top level domain name ([[sTLD]]) which was approved by the [[ICANN Board]] on March 18, 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-18mar11-en.htm#5 Approval of ICM Registry Application for .XXX]</ref> It is responsible in formulating the policies for of the .xxx registry which will be administered by [[ICM Registry]]. IFFOR is a non-profit organization based in Washington D.C. | '''International Foundation for Online Responsibility (IFFOR)''' is the sponsoring organization for the [[.xxx]] sponsored top level domain name ([[sTLD]]) which was approved by the [[ICANN Board]] on March 18, 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-18mar11-en.htm#5 Approval of ICM Registry Application for .XXX]</ref> It is responsible in formulating the policies for of the .xxx registry which will be administered by [[ICM Registry]]. IFFOR is a non-profit organization based in Washington D.C> and its operations is independent although it will be funded through a $10 per domain registration from the ICM Registry. | ||
==Policy Goals== | |||
As the policy making body for the .xxx sTLD, IFFOR enumerated the following policy goals:<ref>[http://iffor.org/ Policy Goals]</ref> | |||
* Foster communication between the Sponsored Community and other Internet stakeholders | |||
* Protect free expression rights as defined in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights | |||
* Promote the development and adoption of responsible business practices designed to combat online child abuse images, user choice and parental control regarding access to online adult entertainment | |||
* Protect the privacy, security, and consumer rights of consenting adult consumers of online adult entertainment goods and services | |||
In addition, the organization also aims to conduct various activities to fight the proliferation of child abuse materials, piracy and internet censorship.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/xxx-to-tackle-piracy-child-abuse-and-censorship/ .xxx to tackle piracy, child abuse and censorship]</ref> On December 5, 2011, IFFOR established working groups to tackle the issues such as the Piracy Working Group to evaluate the current situation situation of internet piracy and develop strategies to prevent it.[[Trieu Hoang]], General Counsel of AbbyWinters was appointed chairman of the working group. The Filtering Working Group was tasked to examine global filtering laws and regulations and help educate lawmakers about the benefits of user-define filtering in contrast with the mandated ISP or router-level blocking.[[Jerry Barnett]], chairman of UK Adult Industry Trade Association will lead the working group while [[Sharon Girling]], a former British law enforcement officer involved in combating high profile child exploitation will lead the Child Advocacy Stakeholder Group in the global fight against child abuse images by recommending simple methods and tools for reporting to curb the problem and educate lawmakers and other organizations to ensure that the approach used are consistent and effective.<ref>[http://iffor.org/news/pc-first-meeting.html Policy Council first meeting addresses piracy, filtering and child abuse images]</ref> | |||
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