Regulatory
LINX provides its members with an important Regulatory and Public Affairs service, and liaises where appropriate with many third parties including the Internet Watch Foundation, Ofcom, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Information Commissioner, and other government departments in matters such as content regulation, telecoms regulation, privacy and data protection, e-mail spam, online fraud/phishing, law enforcement, counter-terrorism, and other regulatory matters in the UK and Europe affecting the Internet industry.
The regulatory function of LINX is mainly to represent the member ISPs (as a group) to these third parties, respond to consultations, and report to and consult with the LINX members regarding any developments that may affect their business or operations.
LINX also produce Best Current Practice (BCP) documents for LINX members. These BCPs are developed in consultation with LINX members and other experts. Examples include a Best Current Practice for dealing with e-Mail spam and web sites that are linked to in spam messages. Members can use these BCPs when developing their own policies, but they are not obliged to do so.
In August 2004, LINX announced its BCP to members to take action against spammer-run websites, as well as websites advertised through spam. The plan also includes a crackdown on sites selling spammer tools, such as email address lists.
LINX can also provide a dispute resolution service between members where appropriate.
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