May 2025 - members-discuss - mailman.ripe.net

Revisited: Concerns about cloud usage at RIPE NCC
by Timo Hilbrink 11 May '25

11 May '25

Hi all, Last november i wrote a post to this mailinglist, voicing my concerns about the wide use of US based cloud services at the RIPE NCC. This was just before the US elections took place. RIPE NCC (Felipe) responded to my concerns, and the last sentence of that mail was: "It is difficult to run our operations if we have to speculate on what governments can and cannot do. Instead, we apply a risk-based approach, paying close attention to the contracts we sign with these providers and ensuring that the obligations described in them give the highest possible level of privacy and security for our members." Now, a lot has happened in the world since november, and without going into every detail, i think it is safe to conclude that the US and its big tech companies can no longer be seen as reliable partners when it comes to storing our personal data. In fact it could soon become illegal for EU businesses and organisations to store personal data on US owned cloud platforms; the Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF) that allows a free flow of EU data to US providers relies on the "Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board" (PCLOB) for oversight on data protection laws. Already in january, Mr Trump fired all democratic board members of the PCLOB, rendering the board powerless, as they now lack the required quorum necessary to operate. This means that the foundation of the TADPF has essentially been removed, and while EU organisations can still rely on the agreement as long as it's not formally annulled by the European Commission or the Court of Justice, it is now more important than ever to have a contingency plan. So, since the RIPE NCC applies a risk-based approach, my question would be: What contingency plan is there in place for the RIPE NCC? How quickly can they switch to a self hosted or "hosted in Europe" model, while still providing essential services to the members? * Some relevant links with more background information: https://noyb.eu/en/us-cloud-soon-illegal-trump-punches-first-hole-eu-us-dat… https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/trump-s-sacking-of-pclob-members-threa… https://berthub.eu/articles/posts/you-can-no-longer-base-your-government-an… Timo Hilbrink Freedom Internet

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Recording of Meet the RIPE NCC Executive Board Candidates Open House Now Available
by Fergal Cunningham 09 May '25

09 May '25

Dear all, The recording of this week’s Meet the RIPE NCC Executive Board Candidates Open House is now available to watch: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/open-house/meet-the-executive-board-candidate… All three candidates (Randy Bush, Ondřej Filip and Kevin Meynell) answered questions on a range of topics of interest to the membership. If you’d like to follow up with the candidates on any of the topics raised, or ask them different questions, you should feel free to do so on this list. Finally, please remember to register for next week’s General Meeting (GM) so that you can cast your vote for your preferred candidates, as well as the resolutions that members vote on. You can do this very quickly and easily via the LIR Portal: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active All the information you need to participate fully in the GM is available from: https://www.ripe.net/membership/gm/meetings/may-2025/ Kind regards, Fergal Cunningham Head of Membership Engagement RIPE NCC

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Meet the Executive Board Candidates Open House Starts Soon
by Fergal Cunningham 07 May '25

07 May '25

Dear all, The Open House where members can hear from and speak to the candidates for the RIPE NCC Executive Board will start in 30 minutes (13:00 UTC). You can still register from the following link if you would like to join (the link to join the Meetecho platform will be included in your registration confirmation mail). https://www.ripe.net/meetings/open-house/meet-the-executive-board-candidate… And I will of course let you know when we publish the recording in case you can’t make it today. Best regards, Fergal

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Engaging with the RIPE NCC Executive Board Candidates
by Fergal Cunningham 02 May '25

02 May '25

Dear all, At the upcoming General Meeting, there will be an election to fill two seats on the RIPE NCC Executive Board. The three candidates for those seats are: - Randy Bush - Ondřej Filip - Kevin Meynell We are holding an online event for members to meet the candidates on Wednesday, 7 May 2025 from 13:00 - 14:30 UTC / 15:00 - 16:30 CEST. You can register for this Open House at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/open-house/meet-the-executive-board-candidate… This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates as they introduce themselves and explain why they are standing for election. Members can also ask questions on the issues that matter to them. The session will be hosted on the Meetecho platform. All registered participants will receive a link in an email on the day of the event. A recording will also be available for those unable to attend. The candidates are also subscribed to the members-discuss mailing list, so feel free to post your questions to this list as well. Kevin Meynell is not a representative for a RIPE NCC member, but he is subscribed to this list for the period of the election so he can respond to any member questions and participate in discussions as a candidate. The candidates’ biographies and motivations are all published at: https://www.ripe.net/membership/gm/meetings/may-2025/executive-board-electi… We encourage all members to register to attend the GM and vote on resolutions and in the Executive Board election. You can register directly via the LIR Portal at: https://my.ripe.net/#/meetings/active The final agenda is now available from the GM webpages, where you can find all information related to the meeting: https://www.ripe.net/s/gm/may-2025 We look forward to your participation in the General Meeting. Kind regards, Fergal Cunningham Head of Membership Engagement RIPE NCC

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