Data+Segmentation+WG+Consensus

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**ANNOUNCEMENT : The consensus process is now closed. We will be reviewing the votes and comments on the WG call** **February 27th, 2012** =**Consensus Process**= The goal is unanimous consent on the final //Data Segmentation for Privacy Use Case Document//, which is obtained by carefully considering and addressing significant input from the Community of Interest. Where unanimity is not possible, a group SHOULD strive to make consensus decisions where there is significant support and few abstentions.

Any significant deliverable of the Initiative Charter will be approved through a formal Consensus process. Each Initiative Member will provide one of the following votes during the Consensus process:
 * **Yes**
 * A Yes vote does not necessarily mean that the deliverable is the ideal one from the perspective of the Initiative Member, but that it is better to move forward than to block the deliverable
 * **Yes with comments**
 * If a Consensus Process attracts significant comments (through Yes with comment votes), it is expected that the comments be addressed in a future revision of the deliverable.
 * **Formal Objection**- with comments indicating a path to address the objection in a way that meets the known concerns of other members of the Community of Interest. "Formal Objection" vote without such comments will be considered Abstain votes.
 * A Formal Objection means that the objector cannot proceed with the project unless the objections are met. It is acceptable and expected to use a Formal Objection in a first consensus round to communicate a point of view or process issue that has not been addressed in the drafting of the initial deliverable.
 * Should a Consensus Process attract even one "Formal Objection" vote with comments from an Initiative Member, the deliverable must be revised to address the "Formal Objection" vote (unless an exceptional process is declared).
 * **Abstain** (decline to vote)

**Note: Only one vote will be counted per committed organization no matter how many individuals from that organization are committed members. If committed members of an organization have conflicting votes, those votes will need to be reconciled to the vote that best represents the committed organization.**
 * ** E.g. - One member of ACME Corp. votes "Yes (with comment)" another member from ACME Corp. cannot vote "Object (with comment)." Since ACME Corp. gets one vote per organization the member's votes would need to be reconciled to one vote. **

If you have questions or need help completing this form please feel free to email:
 * Jamie Parker - jamie.parker@esacinc.com
 * Apurva Dharia - apurva.dharia@esacinc.com
 * Adjoa Degbo - adjoa.degbo@esacinc.com

**To view the Consensus Votes: (alternate format)**
To view the consensus vote and discussion updates on one document please consult the attached excel spreadsheet. The "Consensus Vote" tab is the same as the wiki form below, the discussion tab notes the discussion we have had on the work group calls since consensus voting closed regarding the consensus vote and the "Yes with Comments" votes.

Results
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