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| keypeople = [[Clyde Beattie]], Chairman <br> [[Joan Irvine]], Executive Director
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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 for creating policies for of the .xxx registry, which is [[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.
'''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 for creating policies for of the .xxx registry, which is [[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.
==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 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>
==Structure==
==Structure==
The members of the Policy Council were named in June and August of 2011. They were:<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icm-names-former-aclu-chief-to-policy-board/ICM names former ACLU chief to policy board]</ref> <ref>[http://domainincite.com/iffor-names-xxx-porn-council-members/IFFOR names .xxx porn council members]</ref>
The members of the Policy Council were named in June and August of 2011. They were:<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icm-names-former-aclu-chief-to-policy-board/ICM names former ACLU chief to policy board]</ref> <ref>[http://domainincite.com/iffor-names-xxx-porn-council-members/IFFOR names .xxx porn council members]</ref>
* Professor [[Nadine Strossen]]- former president of American Civil Union Liberties (ACLU); (Freedom of Expression representative)
* Professor [[Nadine Strossen]]- former president of American Civil Union Liberties (ACLU); (Freedom of Expression representative)
* [[Sharon Sterling Obe]]- former British Law Enforcement Officer (Child Protection representative)
* [[Sharon Girling]]- former British Law Enforcement Officer (Child Protection representative)
* [[Fred Cate]]- Law Professor (Privacy and Security representative)
* [[Fred Cate]]- Law Professor (Privacy and Security representative)
* [[Jerry Barnett]]- Managing Director of Strictly Broadband (Sponsored Community representative)
* [[Jerry Barnett]]- Managing Director of Strictly Broadband (Sponsored Community representative)
===Staff===
===Staff===
* [[Kieren McCarthy]]- Manager of Public Participation
* [[Kieren McCarthy]]- Executive Director
* [[Joan Irvine]]- Executive Director
* [[Joan Irvine]]- Consultant
==Policy Goals==
==Policy Goals==
IFFOR's fight against child abuse images will be carried out through the Child Advocacy Stakeholder Group led by Sharon Girling Obe.
IFFOR's fight against child abuse images will be carried out through the Child Advocacy Stakeholder Group led by Sharon Girling Obe.
==IFFOR Taxes and .xxx Registration Volume==
Research into the 2012 tax return filed by IFFOR inevitably raised questions about the number of registrations that [[ICM Registry]] is paying to IFFOR, given that the registry is supposed to be giving its sponsoring organization $10 per [[.xxx]] registration. Registration figures from December 2011 put the .xxx registry at 106,549 domains registered, with an additional 80,000 one time blocked domains, while IFFOR only reported revenue of $208,000. Questions raised from this include: Why did IFFOR not publicly raise the issue of substantial missing payment; Is ICM violating its contract with ICANN by not explicitly following its agreement with IFFOR; Is ICM only giving $10 to IFFOR for a certain type of registration, if so, which type and when was this decided? If it is true that ICM is only paying IFFOR for registrations from within the adult community, for which IFFOR is the sponsoring organization, then this means that the large part of [[.xxx]] registrations are from outside the community, i.e., defensive registrations. This issue was brought to light via an article by [[Michael Berkens]], the tax return was obtained by [[George Kirikos]].<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/what_did_we_learn_today_about_xxx_from_iffor_tax_return/ What Did We Learn Today about XXX from IFFOR Tax Return, CircleID.com]Published and Retrieved 7 Feb 2013</ref>
==References==
==References==
[[Category:Organizations]]
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