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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 17, 2014

April 17, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a reminder on the call for comments be made on the draft “ALAC Statement on the Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues<https://community.icann.org/x/UBTRAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large Policy Development Process (PDP) on Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/UBTRAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 17, 2014

April 17, 2014

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a reminder on the call for comments be made on the draft “ALAC Statement on the Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System<https://community.icann.org/x/vhzRAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large Draft Implementation Plan for the WHOIS Online Accuracy and Reporting System Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/vhzRAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Fwd: [Soac-infoalert] RDS Risk Survey and Webinar Reminder - Tomorrow & Thursday
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

Dear All, the following Webinar is highly recommended. Please be so kind to note that you need to register as soon as possible by emailing alice.jansen(a)icann.org to receive log-in and dial-in details for the Webinars. Kind regards, Olivier -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Soac-infoalert] RDS Risk Survey and Webinar Reminder - Tomorrow & Thursday Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:07:55 -0700 From: Charla Shambley <charla.shambley(a)icann.org> To: soac-infoalert(a)icann.org <soac-infoalert(a)icann.org> CC: Margie Milam <Margie.Milam(a)icann.org> Dear SO/AC: This is a reminder that the */Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG) <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=40175189>/* will be holding a webinar on how to participate in its recently launched Registration Directory Service (RDS) Risk Survey: *Date:* Wednesday, 16 April 2014 *Time:* 19:00-20:30 UTC (time converter: http://tinyurl.com/n9rsmfx) * * *Date:* Thursday, 17 April 2014 *Time:* 12:00-13:30 UTC (time converter: http://tinyurl.com/ouzekzx) If you provide or use gTLD domain name registration data (today known as Whois), please consider responding to this survey to share your unique perspective on potential risks and benefits associated with the EWG's proposed RDS, should ICANN choose to implement such as system to replace Whois. Today, anyone can query Whois to identify the organization or individual responsible for an Internet domain name, known as a Registrant, along with their postal address, email address, and telephone number. The EWG was asked to re-examine the purpose and provision of this information, envisioning a clean-slate approach to meet global Internet community needs with greater privacy, accuracy, and accountability. The EWG's proposed next generation RDS would collect, validate and disclose registration information for permissible purposes only, with some values remaining public and others being gated -- that is, returned only to authorized users with legitimate purposes. At this point, the RDS is simply a proposal being refined by the EWG for ICANN Board and community consideration. If you are one of the many different individuals, businesses, and other organizations that consume Whois data today, or a domain name Registrant, Registrar, or Registry that provides Whois data today, please participate in this survey. This survey is a chance to tell the EWG about the risks and benefits that the recommended RDS might have for YOU. All risks and benefits identified through this survey will be published in aggregated, anonymized form and used by the EWG to refine its recommendations and as input to a full risk assessment. *RDS Risk Survey attributes:* · RDS Risk Survey Availability Date: 15 March 2014 · RDS Risk Survey address: http://tiny.cc/risk-ewg-survey · RDS Risk Survey Close Date: *15 May 2014, 23:59 UTC* To read more, you may download a printable PDF <http://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/rds-risk-surve…> [PDF, 1.93 MB] before returning to http://tiny.cc/risk-ewg-survey to take the on-line survey. Translated versions of this survey will also be available shortly. */ /* */To learn more about this survey, please join the EWG for this interactive online workshop: How will Next Generation Registration Directory Services impact you?/* *Date:* Wednesday, 16 April 2014 *Time:* 19:00-20:30 UTC (time converter: http://tinyurl.com/n9rsmfx) *Date:* Thursday, 17 April 2014 *Time:* 12:00-13:30 UTC (time converter: http://tinyurl.com/ouzekzx) Additional details on the interactive online workshop are available here <http://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/rds-workshop-04apr14-en.htm>. Sincerely, ICANN Staff, on behalf of the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (196) Visually Impaired and Blind User Group (VIBUG)
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

Dear All, The regional advice from NARALO regarding ALS Applicant (196) Visually Impaired and Blind User Group (VIBUG) has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (196) Visually Impaired and Blind User Group (VIBUG) be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 15 April 2014 23:59 UTC until 22 April 2014 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (195) Native Public Media
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

Dear All, The regional advice from NARALO regarding ALS Applicant (195) Native Public Media has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS Applicant (195) Native Public Media be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 15 April 2014 23:59 UTC until 22 April 2014 23:59 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC

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VOTE RESULT (194) ISOC Disabled and Special Needs
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

Dear All, With 12 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from ISOC Disabled and Special Needs we can confirm that the result is quorate. Question: Should the regional advice from NARALO for ALS (194) ISOC Disabled and Special Needs be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ALS Application (194) Internet Society Disability and Special Needs Chapter Report date: Tuesday 15 April 2014 00:05 UTC ALS Application (194) Internet Society Disability and Special Needs Chapter As at Poll close: Monday 14 April 2014 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 12 * Group size: 15 * Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 12 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3790wFjcY6gWktwRUQiVfCAp You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC-Announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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ICANN News Alert -- Proposed Changes to the Inter-Registrar Policy (Watch the Video & Provide Comments)
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-14apr14-en.htm ________________________________ Proposed Changes to the Inter-Registrar Policy (Watch the Video & Provide Comments) 14 April 2014 The public comment period for the IRTP-D Working Group's Initial Report closes on 25 April 2014 at 23:59 UTC. For a rich media explanation of each of the Working Group's Charter questions, the following video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7SO0h-lzIOY&list=…> provides an excellent summary. The detailed Initial Report containing the recommendations and background can be found here<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/transfers/irtp-d-initial-03mar14-en.pdf> [PDF, 936 KB]. Whether you agree, dis-agree, or have suggested alternatives to the proposed recommendations, the Working Group will value and consider all input. Please see the Public Comment Announcement and submit your comments<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/irtp-d-initial-03mar14-en.htm> before the window closes on 25 April 2014.

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ICANN News Alert -- Internationalized Registration Data Expert Working Group Interim Report Public Comment Opened
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-14apr14-en.htm ________________________________ Internationalized Registration Data Expert Working Group Interim Report Public Comment Opened 14 April 2014 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 14 March 2014 Categories/Tags: * Whois * Internationalized Registration Data * Expert Working Group * Domain Name Registration Data Purpose (Brief): This Public Forum invites comments on the Interim Report from Whois review team internationalized registration data expert working group. The Report proposes internationalization requirements for fourteen categories of data elements currently outputted by the various gTLD registration data directory services. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/ird-interim-14apr14-en.htm

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ICANN News Alert -- IDN ccTLD Request From Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of, Successfully Passes String Evaluation
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14apr14-en.htm ________________________________ IDN ccTLD Request From Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of, Successfully Passes String Evaluation 14 April 2014 ICANN is pleased to announce the successful completion of String Evaluation on proposed IDN ccTLD string for Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of. Details of the successful evaluation are provided here: http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/string-evaluation-completi… The IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) ccTLD Fast Track Process was approved by the ICANN Board at its annual meeting in Seoul, South Korea on 30 October 2009. First requests were received starting 16 November 2009. The process enables countries and territories to submit requests to ICANN for IDN ccTLDs, representing their respective country or territory names in scripts other than Latin. IDN ccTLD requesters must fulfill a number of requirements: * the script used to represent the IDN ccTLDs must be non-Latin; * the languages used to express the IDN ccTLDs must be official in the corresponding country or territory; and * a specific set of technical requirements must be met (as evaluated by an external DNS Stability Panel comprised of DNS and IDN experts). The request and evaluation processes entail three steps: * Preparation (by the requester in the country / territory): Community consensus is built for which IDN ccTLD to apply for, how it is run, and which organization will be running it, along with preparing and gathering all the required supporting documentation. Requests are submitted through an online system together with additional material supporting the process at http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/fast-track/. * String Evaluation: Requests are evaluated in accordance with the technical and linguistic requirements for the IDN ccTLD string(s) criteria described above. * String Delegation: Requests successfully meeting string evaluation criteria are eligible to apply for delegation following the same ICANN IANA process as is used for ASCII based ccTLDs. Requesters submit string delegation requests to IANA root zone management: root-mgmt(a)iana.org<mailto:root-mgmt@iana.org>. With this announcement, a total of 32 countries/territories requests have successfully passed through the String Evaluation. Of these, 26 countries/territories (represented by 36 IDN ccTLDs) are delegated in the DNS root zone; with the remainder either readying to apply, or actively applying for, delegation of the string. Up-to-date numbers about the IDN Fast Track Program will continue to be provided on the Fast Track Process web page at http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/fast-track. ICANN looks forward to enabling the availability of non-Latin country-code domains for countries that meet the Fast Track Process requirements. ICANN will continue to accept new string evaluation requests in the Fast Track Process. Staff support is available to help all countries and territories interested in participating in the Fast Track Process. Please email idncctldrequests(a)icann.org<mailto:idncctldrequests@icann.org> for any inquiries for participation.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 11 April 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 14, 2014

April 14, 2014

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 11 April 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week ICANN Draft Five-Year Strategic Plan (FY16 – FY20)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-09apr14-en.htm> Public comment is invited on the Draft ICANN Five–Year Strategic Plan (FY16–FY20) through May 2014. Built on community input received throughout an extensive, public strategy conversation, the Draft Strategic Plan proposes a new Vision, reiterates ICANN's existing Mission, and describes five focus areas with Strategic Objectives and Goals. 9 April 2014 Call for Public Input: Transition of NTIA's Stewardship of the IANA Functions<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-09apr14-en.htm> Draft Proposal Based on Initial Community Feedback of the Principles, Mechanisms and the Process to Develop a Proposal to Transition NTIA's Stewardship of the IANA Functions. 9 April 2014 ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Internet Governance's Submission to NETMundial<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-08apr14-en.htm> To obtain feedback from the wider ICANN Community on the Contribution to NETMundial from the ICANN Cross Community Working Group on Internet Governance. 8 April 2014 The IANA Functions Explained – New ICANN Infographic<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-07apr14-en.htm> Click here to download the new IANA Functions Infographic. This new guide explains how these core functions allow you and everyone around the globe to utilize the Internet. 7 April 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events 22-26 June 2014: 50th International Public ICANN Meeting – London<http://london50.icann.org/> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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