--- 0.20200227.2-CC-WM.txt 2020-02-27 16:18:36.405180683 +0000 +++ 0.20200227.3-CC-WM.txt 2020-02-27 17:12:16.786915088 +0000 @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ PeeringDB Data Ownership Policy Document Date: TBD -Version: 0.20200227.2-CC-WM +Version: 0.20200227.3-CC-WM 1) Background @@ -81,11 +81,18 @@ 3.4) Conflicted Data In some cases ownership of data elements may not be either/or, but rather -may be nuanced. For example, an Internet Exchange (IX) may have shared an -IP assignment with a new participant in advance of updating the IX's -public records, some of which may be processed by PeeringDB in an -automated fashion. This can result in a conflict based on PeeringDB -receiving differing information from two sources. +may be nuanced. PeeringDB data is often used for Internet operations and +changes should not disrupt existing operational processes. This policy +specifies a principle of minimal disruption. This principle means that +conflicted data which is already published shall not be taken down unless +done so by the Network, PeeringDB automation explicitly authorized by the +Network, or by a resolution process mediated by the Admin Committee. + +For example, an Internet Exchange (IX) may have shared an IP assignment +with a new participant in advance of updating the IX's public records, +some of which may be processed by PeeringDB in an automated fashion. This +can result in a conflict based on PeeringDB receiving differing +information from two sources. 4) High Level Data Descriptions @@ -515,7 +522,8 @@ Similarly, conflicted data which has not been published shall not be published until a resolution process has been mediated by the Admin - Committee. + Committee and/or the conflict is resolved due to updated data from the + Internet Exchange or the Network. The Task Force recommends PeeringDB employ user interface methods and email notifications to encourage data harmony between a Network and an