VeriSign wants powers to shut down “non-legitimate” domain names when asked to by law enforcement. The request also separately asks for permission to launch a “malware scanning service” ICANN’s board of directors would have the make the ultimate decision whether to approve the anti-abuse policy and the malware-scanning service. ICANN is already anticipating that there may be criticisms from internet users “concerned about an improper takedown of a legitimate website” and plans to implement a “protest” policy to challenge such decisions.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2011/10/verisign-demands-power-to-takedown-non.html