January 2018 - ALAC-Announce

VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on Recommendations on ICANN Jurisdiction
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on Recommendations on ICANN Jurisdiction is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/cwlyB. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will end on 19 January 2018 23:59 UTC. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_954146904]

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on Recommendations to Improve ICANN's Office of Ombudsman (IOO)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on Recommendations to Improve ICANN's Office of Ombudsman (IOO) is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/bQlyB. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will end on 19 January 2018 23:59 UTC. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_2079061694]

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ICANN Newsletter -- 12 January 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> Week ending 12 January 2018 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Potential Data Exposure in ICANN RFP System Resolved[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 12 January 2018 Establishment of the Internet and DNS Engagement Center in Seoul[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 12 January 2018 ICANN Response to Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 10 January 2018 Nominating Committee Review: Assessment Report Released and Forthcoming Webinar[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 10 January 2018 Call for volunteers to serve on the Implementation Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Strategic Plan[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 10 January 2018 Public Comment Period Extended: Operating Standards for ICANN's Specific Reviews[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 8 January 2018 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 61 | San Juan, Puerto Rico] 10 - 15 March 2018: 61st International Public ICANN Meeting – San Juan<https://meetings.icann.org/en/sanjuan61> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 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[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planni…> ICANN FY18 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Potential Data Exposure in ICANN RFP System Resolved
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-01-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Potential Data Exposure in ICANN RFP System Resolved 12 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 12 January 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Names and Numbers (ICANN) today disclosed a potential data exposure with JAGGAER (formerly SciQuest), the software as a service (SaaS) tool used for sourcing suppliers via competitive bidding processes such as Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Two suppliers made ICANN aware of the issue on 4 December 2017. ICANN logged a severity 1 problem with JAGGAER immediately, and the vendor resolved the problem within 48 hours. The issue occurred in a module called Sourcing Director, which is used for administering RFPs. Each RFP has a Question and Answer (Q&A) Board where RFP participants can post questions for the ICANN RFP team. Only the ICANN RFP team sees the questions while they are unanswered. ICANN posts the answer publicly, but the identity of the asker is not revealed on the website. The exposure occurred if RFP participants downloaded the page as a file extract. The extract listed the names of the entities that asked questions. We recognize that the problem undermined the expected confidentiality of those asking questions and potentially gave RFP bidders the names of their some of their competitors. As soon as ICANN learned of the problem, we reposted all questions and answers as if they came from ICANN, so the names of those asking questions no longer appeared in the file extract. This problem was not limited to ICANN. JAGGAER has verified that it was introduced on 10 November 2017 with the JAGGAER 17.3 upgrade that contained an enhancement to the Q&A file format. Because most people view the Q&A Board without file extraction, ICANN believes the data exposure was minimal. Bidders in three RFPs may have been affected, and they have already been informed of the issue. ICANN is making this information public as part of our commitment to openness and transparency. If you have any questions or feedback, please email globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> and put "JAGGAER Data Issue" in the subject line. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN News Alert -- Establishment of the Internet and DNS Engagement Center in Seoul
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Establishment of the Internet and DNS Engagement Center in Seoul 12 January 2018 SEOUL, Republic of Korea – 12 January 2018 – Today, the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the establishment of a partnership center known as the Internet and DNS Engagement Center in Seoul (the "Center'). This initiative elevates KISA and ICANN's partnership, established in November 2013 with the signing of the KISA-ICANN Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Per the objectives of the MOU, the Center will provide an avenue to foster dialogue and mutual understanding between KISA, ICANN as well as the wider Korean and regional Internet community. The Center will facilitate ICANN's engagement with Korean and regional stakeholders; and carry out cooperation programs in collaboration with ICANN and other Internet Governance Organizations, such as the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA). This initiative enhances KISA's involvement to engage the wider Internet community as it commits its staff and resources to the Center. The Center's staff will remain as KISA's employees and report directly to KISA. They are in charge of the Center's activities, working directly with the ICANN APAC regional office, and any other partners. Korean stakeholders can continue to reach ICANN in their local language directly via korea.liaison(a)icann.org<mailto:korea.liaison@icann.org>. The contact details of the Center are as follows: Seoul Internet and DNS Engagement Center 11F Platinum Tower 398 Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul 06619 Republic of Korea Phone: +82 2 405 6592 Fax: +82 2 405 6593 About KISA KISA is a government agency dedicated to promoting Internet and information security and contributing to Korea's Global Competitiveness. KISA has set 'Internet Promotion' for the future and 'Information Security' for our safety as its primary tasks, and is focusing on enhancing the information security capacity of Korea's ICT industry while expanding global cooperative partnerships based on the K-ICT Security Development Strategy, in order that these twin pillars may serve as the core competencies of the future Korea in equal and harmonious measure. KISA, founded in 2009 through a merger of three separate organizations, is dedicated to developing Korea's Internet industry and information security capabilities. As an Internet and security promotion agency armed with global competitiveness, KISA will maintain its commitment to creating a safe and happy Internet world. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Recommendations to Improve ICANN Staff Accountability
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 12, 2018

Dear All This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on the Recommendations to Improve ICANN Staff Accountability is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/eAlyB. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will end on 18 January 2018 23:59 UTC. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…>atlarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>

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At-Large and GNSO Calls / Week of 15-19 January 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 12, 2018

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 15-19 January 2018. Monday 15 January 2018 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/1gGfB Tuesday 16 January 2018 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 1 https://community.icann.org/x/7AObAw Wednesday 17 January 2018 05:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 5 – Geographic Names at the Top-Level https://community.icann.org/x/YASbAw 23:00 UTC: Call for Candidates: LAC Council Strategic Plan Call https://community.icann.org/x/tgGfB Thursday 18 January 2018 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 2 https://community.icann.org/x/FwSbAw 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/YwOfB 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Diversity https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 19:00 UTC: EURALO Board Call https://community.icann.org/x/jSJyB 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Governance Working Group Call https://community.icann.org/x/EQWfB Friday 12 January 2018 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D38BCC.EE2E7E50]

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Response to Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2018-01-10-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Response to Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities 10 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 10 January 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is aware of the Spectre (CVE-2017-5753[cve.mitre.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cve.mitre.org_cgi-2Dbi…> and CVE-2017-5715[cve.mitre.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cve.mitre.org_cgi-2Dbi…>) and Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754[cve.mitre.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cve.mitre.org_cgi-2Dbi…>) security vulnerabilities that were widely reported on 3 January 2018. To date, ICANN has observed no indications of attempts to exploit these vulnerabilities by targeting online systems or services operated by ICANN or Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). Meltdown and Spectre are affecting a range of computer processors. As is the case for most organizations, ICANN's IT infrastructure uses systems affected by these vulnerabilities. We are working to address these issues as quickly as possible by applying the relevant patches and updates made available by vendors. The ICANN Information Technology team continuously monitors our systems for any evidence of attempts to compromise the services we provide and the systems used to provide them. ICANN will continue to track these issues and will provide updates if any significant changes occur. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN News Alert -- Nominating Committee Review: Assessment Report Released and Forthcoming Webinar
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-01-10-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Nominating Committee Review: Assessment Report Released and Forthcoming Webinar 10 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 10 January 2018 – Analysis Group, the independent examiner performing the ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) Review, has published its assessment report. Read the report[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> [PDF, 476 KB]. The goal of the assessment report is to achieve a maximum agreement between the wider ICANN community and the independent examiner as to which areas of the NomCom work well and which may benefit from improvements. No recommendations are included in the assessment report. Recommendations will be included in the final report, expected for publication in June 2018. Community Outreach On 18 January, Analysis Group will host a webinar on the assessment report, during which participants will have the opportunity to provide initial feedback and ask questions. In addition to the webinar, the NomCom Review Working Party (RWP) will hold two public calls, during which the ICANN community is invited to contribute to the feedback process with the RWP and the independent examiner. If you would like to participate in these call, scheduled for 25 January 20:00 UTC and 1 February 20:00 UTC, please contact mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org>. Webinar Details & How to Attend * Date: 18 January 2018 * Time: 20:00 – 21:00 UTC (click here[timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.timeanddate.com_wo…> to view time zone converter) * To participate, please RSVP to: mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> to receive the dial-in information. A recording will be made available on the NomCom Review wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Background An independent review of the NomCom review is mandated by ICANN's Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_pa…> and is part of ICANN's commitment to its own evolution and improvement, accountability and transparency. Analysis Group was selected to perform the review and began its work in June 2017[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_news_announc…>. The purpose of the NomCom review is to determine (i) whether the NomCom has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure, (ii) if so, whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness and (iii) whether the NomCom is accountable to its constituencies, stakeholder groups, organizations and other stakeholders. This review will also assess whether the improvements resulting from the last review (2007-2010) were effective. The NomCom is an independent committee tasked with identifying and selecting individuals for ICANN leadership positions. The ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_pa…> call for the NomCom to make a specified number of appointments to the ICANN Board of Directors, the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council, the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization Council and the At-Large Advisory Committee. Additional Resources * Visit the NomCom Review wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> for Review status updates, recordings of past meetings, and opportunities to participate * Visit the NomCom Review page on ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_re…> to view documents associated with essential milestones, outputs and final deliverables. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN News Alert -- Call for volunteers to serve on the Implementation Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Strategic Plan
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-10-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for volunteers to serve on the Implementation Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Strategic Plan 10 January 2018 MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – 10 January 2018 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced a call for volunteers to serve on the Implementation Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Strategic Plan. The volunteers will come from the LAC region and their work will focus exclusively on supporting the implementation of projects outlined in the LAC Strategic Plan.[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_do…> What This Team Will Do Each of the strategic plan's projects will be assigned to a working group that will be responsible for its execution. The Implementation Committee will focus on suggesting community members to be assigned to each of these working groups. The committee will also participate in the working groups by providing input on project documents (objective, scope, KPIs, indicators, etc.) and monitoring the progress of each project. The draft materials and all final work products will be documented on the LAC Strategy Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. How to Join If you are interested in joining the Implementation Committee of the LAC Strategic Plan, please sign up here[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…>. If you are having trouble accessing the form, please email rodrigo.saucedo(a)icann.org<mailto:rodrigo.saucedo@icann.org> for assistance. Next Steps This call for volunteers will be circulated as widely as possible, with the purpose of ensuring broad representation and participation from the LAC Community. The deadline for submitting applications is 26 January 2018. Per the request of the implementation committee, regular online meetings will be scheduled. Background In 2013, a steering committee, which was composed of representatives from the different communities and regional organizations that participate in the ICANN community, prepared the LAC Strategic Plan, which was presented during ICANN46 in Beijing, China. The plan was divided into four areas of interest, 22 objectives, and 75 projects. In 2015, the committee met again in Montevideo to review the LAC Strategic Plan and evaluate its progress. During this meeting, the plan objectives were aligned with the ICANN Strategic Plan (2016-2020). Currently, the renewed 2016-2020 plan includes both previous plans and several new projects. As a result of ICANN's growth in global reach, the number of community participants from LAC has increased. This increase represents a great opportunity to get new community members involved in the development and refinement of the LAC Strategic Plan. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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