[Foundation-l] New draft of privacy policy

[Ray Saintonge]

Florence Devouard wrote:
> Hello participants !
>
> "term used on purpose"...
>
> Mike has drafted a new version of the privacy policy. Given that this 
> policy is one of the nearest thing to define terms of agreements between 
> WMF and editors, I invite you to not only read it carefully, but please 
> also inform your community members on the relevant village pump.
>
> Your input is welcome. Please note that voting on this policy is planned 
> next week-end during the 21st of June board meeting. So, input is 
> welcome NOW.
>
> Thank you
>
> Anthere
>
> THE PAGE: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Privacy_Policy_June_2008
>
>
>   
This proposal looks more like an essay full of excess verbiage.  There 
is much in there that has absolutely nothing to do with privacy; it may 
be valid policy, but it belongs in a different document.

The detailed explanatory portions of the document should not be treated 
as policy.  They can be useful, but where they conflict with the actual 
policy the policy itself should prevail.

In my view any policy document should be succinct and to the point.

Ec