[ncc-services-wg] Voluntary Transfer Lock Policy

On 30.08.2023 18:39, Svitlana Tkachenko via ncc-services-wg wrote:
> 
> Hello!
> 
> I support the proposed policy allowing preventive and voluntary locking 
> of IP resources.
> 
> However, some definitions seem too vague to me.  Could you give more 
> details?
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> 1)  "If the RIPE NCC receives a legally binding decision/order related 
> to Internet number resources under a Lock, to Internet number resources 
> under a Lock, the RIPE NCC will have to comply with the order."
> 
> Could you please clarity:
> What steps does RIPE NCC take when it receives such decision/order?

I'd like to support this question.

I would like to draw your attention to the following contradiction. On 
the one hand, Voluntary Transfer Lock is designed to prevent the forced 
transfer (primarily) of Ukrainian resources to the occupiers. On the 
other hand, RIPE NCC, in violation of international, European and 
national law, recognizes as legitimate the documents issued by the 
occupation authorities in the Ukrainian regions captured by the Russian 
army.

This actually means that the condition of receiving "a legally binding 
decision/order" from the occupied territories makes it possible to 
violate the lock and defeats its purpose.

This conflict must be resolved before final adoption of Voluntary 
Transfer Lock policy.


Regards,

Vitaly Zubok
UA.VISTI

> Will the holder receive a copy of the decision/order?
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> 
> 2) "The RIPE NCC might also not be able to enforce the Lock if it is 
> against any applicable laws or regulations."
> 
> "These situations may have practical and/or legal reasons, although the 
> RIPE NCC should keep the number of exceptions as small as possible."
> 
> What practical reason can you foresee?
> 
> 3) At least 1 month before the lock expires, the RIPE NCC should notify 
> the resource holder with the option to extend it or enter into a new 
> locking agreement.
> 
> The RIPE NCC not only should send notification but also make sure that 
> it is received.
> And get a comprehensive answer on the need to cancel the Voluntary 
> Transfer Lock.
> 
> 4) When applying for a Transfer Lock does the holder need to specify the 
> reason for this status? It can help to analyze the applicability of the 
> Policy and revise if needed.
> 
> Kind regards,
> Svitlana
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