RFC 9948 · INFORMATIONAL · 2026
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Internet Protocol Police - Schedule of Punishments
Overview
RFC 9948, “Internet Protocol Police - Schedule of Punishments”, is an Informational document published in April 2026 by G.R. Beard, O.F. Art, H. Alvestrand. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The Internet Protocol Police (IPP) is in charge of punishing willful infractions of the Collected Wisdom of the IETF community. This document sets out the schedule of punishments for such infractions.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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