November 2018 - ALAC-Announce

ICANN News Alert -- Successful Candidates Announced for ICANN64 Fellowship
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 13, 2018

Nov. 13, 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-2018-11-12-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Successful Candidates Announced for ICANN64 Fellowship 12 November 2018 LOS ANGELES – 12 November 2018 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is pleased to announce 45 individuals from 36 countries have been selected to participate in ICANN's Fellowship program at the 64th ICANN Public Meeting in Kobe, Japan to be held 9-14 March 2019. These successful candidates represent all sectors of society including: civil, government, country code top-level domain (ccTLD) operations, academia, business community, technical, security, and end-user groups. The Fellowship Program [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_fellowsh…> seeks out individuals who are interested in, or already engaged in, the various aspects of ICANN's work in policy building, the operation of the Domain Name System, and the security and stability of the global Internet. The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the diversity of the multistakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community. 518 applications were received for the ICANN64 Fellowship application round. Click this link [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> to see the list of selected candidates and learn more about the Fellowship Program [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_fellowsh…>. 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 Newsletter -- 9 November 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 13, 2018

Nov. 13, 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 9 November 2018 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Successful Candidates Selected for NextGen@ICANN64 [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 9 November 2018 ICANN Board Reaffirms Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 8 November 2018 Public Comment Period Extended: Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Team Draft Report of Recommendations [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 6 November 2018 Registration Now Open for 2018 LAC DNS Forum [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 6 November 2018 Annual Publication of Financial Information [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 5 November 2018 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN64 | Kobe] 9 – 14 March 2019: ICANN64 | Community Forum – Kobe, Japan<https://meetings.icann.org/en/kobe64> 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 FY19 Operating Plan and Budget [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Successful Candidates Selected for NextGen@ICANN64
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 12, 2018

Nov. 12, 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-2018-11-09-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Successful Candidates Selected for NextGen@ICANN64 9 November 2018 LOS ANGELES – 9 November 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the successful candidates who will participate in the NextGen program at ICANN64 to be held in Kobe, Japan, from 9 to 14 March 2019. The 12 individuals currently study law, economics, cybersecurity or computer science in universities across the Asia Pacific region. In addition, 3 individuals who attended a previous ICANN Public Meeting with the NextGen program will serve as ambassadors for these newcomers. An independent committee assessed and selected the successful candidates based on their current studies and interest in the work currently being done on global policy and Internet governance. The individuals selected as NextGen@ICANN64 participants are: Han Bo Tsinghua University Ananya Singh Utkal University Wenkai Jin Tsinghua University & School of Journalism and Communications Elliott John Mann Swinburne University of Technology / Law School Desh Deepak Dwivedi Peking University HSBC Business School, Shenzhen Nisal Dileepa Waduge University of Moratuwa Dikchya Raut National Law College, Tribhuvan University Aisyah Shakirah Suhaidi Universiti Malaya Korry Tyler Kin Ping Luke Keio University, Graduate School of Media and Governance Jaewon Son Graduate School of International Studies, Korea University Do Tuan Anh Keio University Mariko Kobayashi Keio University The individuals selected as ICANN64 ambassadors are: Sávyo Vinícius de Morais ICANN62 Peter Cihon ICANN58 Haley Lepp ICANN61 Click here for more information about the NextGen@ICANN program. [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> 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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At-Large and GNSO Calls / Week of 12 - 16 November 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 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 12 - 16 November 2018 Monday 12 November 2018 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/RgV1Aw<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> 20:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/qw28BQ Tuesday 13 November 2018 14:00 UTC: (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data https://community.icann.org/x/IYEpBQ 19:00 UTC: At-Large Review Implementation Working Group (ARIWG) Call https://community.icann.org/x/mgLVBQ Wednesday 14 November 2018 13:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call https://community.icann.org/x/RgTVBQ 14:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 5 – Geographic Names at the Top-Level https://community.icann.org/x/YASbAw 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw Thursday 15 November 2018 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/vgHVBQ 14:00 UTC: (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data https://community.icann.org/x/IYEpBQ Friday 16 November 2018 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(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, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Board Reaffirms Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 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-2018-11-08-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Board Reaffirms Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data 8 November 2018 LOS ANGELES – 8 November 2018 – The Board of Directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) voted to reaffirm the "Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>." The full text of the Board's resolution is available here [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. The Temporary Specification was originally approved [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> by the Board on 17 May 2018 and reaffirmed on 21 August 2018, in order to establish temporary requirements for how ICANN and its contracted parties will comply with existing ICANN contractual requirements and community-developed policies in relation to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under the procedures for adopting Temporary Policies outlined in the Registry Agreement [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and Registrar Accreditation Agreement [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, the Board must reaffirm the adoption every 90 days, and may continue to do so for no more than a year. For more information and to follow the latest updates, please visit the dedicated Data Protection/Privacy issues page [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_dataprot…>. 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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Reminder: Reminder: Call for Comments: Draft PTI and IANA FY20 Operating Plan and Budgets
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 2018

Dear All, This is a reminder the first draft ALAC statement on Draft PTI and IANA FY20 Operating Plan and Budgets<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Dra…> is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/hQG8BQ. The At-Large website page for the statement is here: https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12568. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Reminder: Call for Comments: Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Team Draft Report of Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 2018

Dear All, This is a reminder the first draft ALAC statement on Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Team Draft Report of Recommendations<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Reg…> is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/NgiNBQ. The At-Large website page for the statement is here: https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12534. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Reminder: Call for Comments: ICANN Seeking Community Feedback on Proposed Unified Access Model
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 2018

Dear All, Please note an updated draft ALAC Statement on ICANN Seeking Community Feedback on Proposed Unified Access Model<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+ICA…> is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/wwA5BQ. The At-Large website page for the Statement is here: https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12105. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- Public Comment Period Extended: Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Team Draft Report of Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2018

Nov. 7, 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-2-2018-11-06-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Public Comment Period Extended: Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Team Draft Report of Recommendations 6 November 2018 LOS ANGELES – 06 November 2018 – The deadline to submit comments on the Draft Report [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 1.97 MB] of the Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Team has been extended until Monday 18 November 23:59 UTC. Comment on the new sections [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>. The Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Team published its draft report and recommendations for public comment [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> on 4 September 2018. The Registration Directory Service Review Team assesses the extent to which prior Directory Service Review recommendations have been implemented and implementation has resulted in the intended effect. The review team also assesses the effectiveness of the then current gTLD registry directory service and whether its implementation meets the legitimate needs of law enforcement, promotes consumer trust and safeguards registrant data. Informed by ICANN organization briefings and available documentation, the review team has formulated draft recommendations based on a factual analysis. This public comment proceeding aims at gathering community input on the RDS-WHOIS2 Review Team's proposed draft findings and recommendations. The RDS-WHOIS2 Review Team aims to publish its final report in Q1 2019. Additional Resources Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Team Draft Report [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 1.97 MB] Executive Summary [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 285 KB] * AR [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_ar_syste…> [PDF, 264 KB] * ES [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_es_syste…> [PDF, 212 KB] * FR [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_fr_syste…> [PDF, 183 KB] * RU [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_ru_syste…> [PDF, 277 KB] * ZH [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_zh_syste…> [PDF, 323 KB] Listen to the Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Engagement Session at ICANN63 for more information on their findings and recommendations. See here [63.schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__63.schedule.icann.org_…> for details and recordings. Listen to the Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2) Review Webinars on the Draft Report. See here<https://community.icann.org/display/WHO/Webinar%3A+Registration+Directory+S…> for details. 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 -- Registration Now Open for 2018 LAC DNS Forum
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2018

Nov. 7, 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-2018-11-06-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Registration Now Open for 2018 LAC DNS Forum 6 November 2018 MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – 6 November 2018 – Registration is now open for the 2018 LAC DNS Forum to be held in São Paulo, Brazil. The theme of this year's event, which is part of AbraHosting Day [eventos.locaweb.com.br]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eventos.locaweb.com.br…>, is "New Technologies and Digital Security." Event: 2018 LAC DNS Forum When: 29 November 2018, 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM Where: Centro Fecomercio de eventos - São Paulo, SP Registration: (Portuguese only) https://eventos.locaweb.com.br/proximos-eventos/abrahosting-day-lac-dns-for… [eventos.locaweb.com.br]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eventos.locaweb.com.br…> Admission: To request an invitation please contact your GSE representative or Daniel Fink – daniel.fink(a)icann.org<mailto:daniel.fink@icann.org> The LAC DNS Forum brings together industry, Internet policy, and technical professionals interested in debating DNS-related issues. The forum also provides an opportunity to engage and network with key players and experts in the field. The forum is open to anyone interested in issues related to the domain name industry and its potential business opportunities. The target audience includes: * Country code top-level domain (ccTLD) registries, registrars, and resellers * Generic top-level domain (gTLD) registries, registrars, and resellers * Registrants * DNS experts * gTLD applicants * Regional TLD organizations * IT and Internet businesses * Entrepreneurs * Legal and intellectual property firms This will be the fifth edition of the LAC DNS Forum, which was first held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2013. This year's event is jointly organized by Abrahosting [abrahosting.org.br]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__abrahosting.org.br_&d=D…>, the Latin American and Caribbean ccTLDs Organization (LACTLD), the Latin American and Caribbean Address Registry (LACNIC), the Internet Society (ISOC), the Public Interest Registry (PIR), and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). 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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