IFFOR Seeks Candidates for Policy Council

WASHINGTON, DC—The International Foundation for Online Responsibility (IFFOR) is making a final call for qualified adult industry candidates for nomination to the Policy Council (PC). IFFOR is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that will serve as the policy setting body for ICM Registry and the .XXX domain. The IFFOR PC Nominating Committee will give careful consideration to the international scope of IFFOR’s charter. As a result, the composition of the PC will reflect the same international nature in its membership. There will be five representatives from various segments of the adult entertainment industry to join the four others who will represent Privacy and Security; Child Protection; Free Speech/Expression and ICM. Serving on the Policy Council for IFFOR will provide a truly unique personal opportunity. Members will be part of a team of prominent and insightful leaders who will be singularly devoted to the fulfillment of the organization’s charter; and part of a global effort that seeks to shape the future of online adult entertainment in a responsible manner. The deadline for applications is July 5. IFFOR will announce the Policy Council members in late August and the first meeting will be in the fall. “I’ve helped develop policy for the online adult entertainment industry for nine years," said Joan Irvine, executive director, IFFOR. "Although the resulting Best Practices related mainly to online child protection, we always needed to consider many facets: the internet, available and emerging technologies, regulations in various countries, ability of companies to comply, etc. I’m looking forward to the opportunity of working with a diverse group of people and the challenge of developing policies in expanded areas." Stuart Lawley, Chairman of IFFOR Board of Directors added, “This is the first time that the representatives from both mainstream and the adult industry will work together in a meaningful way to develop policies for a safer adult entertainment experience on the Internet. We believe that this will result in enhanced surfer confidence and more business for companies with .XXX domains. It’s gratifying to see this vision become reality.” Applications are available here.