August 2018 - ALAC-Announce

ICANN News Alert -- Call for SO/AC Nominations to the New ICANN Fellowship Selection Committee and Guidance on Outreach Goals
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 14, 2018

Aug. 14, 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-2018-08-13-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for SO/AC Nominations to the New ICANN Fellowship Selection Committee and Guidance on Outreach Goals 13 August 2018 LOS ANGELES – 13 August 2018 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced upcoming changes to the New Fellowship Program Approach [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> following the end of its public comment period. ICANN Supporting Organizations (SO) and Advisory Committees (AC) are invited to contribute as follows: 1. Set two-year outreach and promotion goals As part of the revised Fellowship Program, the ICANN organization will implement targeted outreach and promotion. SOs/ACs are being asked to provide guidance on diversity goals for the program. These may include, but are not limited to, skills and experience, stakeholder group affiliation, region, gender, and language. ICANN org will use this list of goals to inform the program’s outreach and promotion strategy. Input is welcome on any specific local, regional, or global events where promoting the Fellowship Program would help identify strong candidates. These goals will be revised by the SOs/ACs every two years. 2. Nominate ICANN Fellowship Program Selection Committee Members for two-year terms The revised program will feature a new ICANN Fellowship Program Selection Committee starting on 26 October 2018. The Selection Committee will be composed of seven members, one from each participating SO/AC. SOs/ACs are encouraged to visit this link [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> for more information on responsibilities and expectations associated with this role. Please nominate one Selection Committee member from your respective SO/AC who wishes to participate and is prepared to meet the expectations. SOs/ACs must complete this form [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [DOCX, 80 KB] to indicate their goals and their nominee and send it to fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org<mailto:fellowshipconsultation@icann.org> by 10 September 2018. 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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RECORDED / CALL FOR 2018-2019 ALT NOMINATIONS now open
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 13, 2018

Aug. 13, 2018

Dear John, Thank you for your e-mail. Your nomination acceptance is recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Nazlar From: John Laprise <jlaprise(a)gmail.com> Date: Monday, August 13, 2018 at 4:59 PM To: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [ALAC] [ALAC-Announce] CALL FOR 2018-2019 ALT NOMINATIONS now open I also accept the nomination. John On Mon, Aug 13, 2018, 5:02 AM Sebastien Bachollet <sebicann(a)bachollet.fr<mailto:sebicann@bachollet.fr>> wrote: Dear All, Thanks Holly for the nomination. After consulting with my fellow colleagues form Europe I accept this nomination. I will do my best to work with the other region representatives to the ALT under the leadership of our Chair Maureen. All the best SeB Le 8 août 2018 à 06:42, Holly Raiche <h.raiche(a)internode.on.net<mailto:h.raiche@internode.on.net>> a écrit : Folks My nominations: For Africa - Tijani Ben Jemma For Europe - Sebastien Bachollet For LACRALO - Ricardo Holmquist For NARALO - John Laprise Holly On 8 Aug 2018, at 8:41 am, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> wrote: Dear All, Alan Greenberg, ALAC Chair, with the agreement of incoming Chair, Maureen Hilyard, has requested that a call for nominations be issued for the other four members of the next year's ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) from the four remaining regions: - Africa - Europe - Latin America and Caribbean Islands - North America The terms of the 2018-2019 ALT will begin at the end of the 2018 AGM until the end of the 2019 AGM. This selection is carried out in accordance with the ALAC Rules of Procedure Section 17.3 (RoPs - http://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2016-09 [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tinyurl.com_ALAC-2DRoP-…>). Nominations may be made by any current ALAC Member. Nominees need not be an ALAC Member at the time of the nominations, but must have an expectation of being an ALAC Member after the completion of the upcoming Barcelona ICANN Meeting. Requirements for ALT members can be found in Section 6 of the ALAC RoPs. In short, ALT members are expected to attend all ALAC meetings, typically two ALT or ALT-related meetings per month, and be very responsive and thoughtful to e-mail requests and discussions. By mutual agreement, ALT members may take on additional roles. Vice-Chairs are expected to take on proportionally larger responsibilities. All ALT activities are carried out solely in English. The nomination period is now open and will close on Wednesday, 15 August 2018 at 23:59 UTC. Nominations need not be seconded. Nominations, other than self-nominations, must be accepted by Wednesday, 22 August 2018 at 23:59 UTC. Acceptance should be sent to the alac at atlarge-lists.icann.org [atlarge-lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…>. Staff will forward all acceptances to alac-announce at atlarge-lists.icann.org [atlarge-lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…>. In accordance with ALAC RoP 16.3, following the close of the nominations period and the acceptance or rejection of all nominations, candidates from regions where the position is not contested will be declared to have won by acclamation. If there are multiple candidates from any region, the candidates, in conjunction with the ALAC, will be given the opportunity to resolve the situation. Failing that, a secret vote of the ALAC will decide the winner. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=Dw…> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_icanna…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_ICANNAt…> _______________________________________________ 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 [atlarge-lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…> At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.atlarge.icann.org_&…> _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac [atlarge-lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…> At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.atlarge.icann.org&d…> ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… [community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> _______________________________________________ ALAC mailing list ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:ALAC@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac [atlarge-lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…> At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.atlarge.icann.org&d…> ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… [community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>

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At-Large and GNSO Calls / Week of 13 - 17 August 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 10, 2018

Aug. 10, 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 06 - 10 August 2018 Monday 13 August 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_…> 19:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly https://community.icann.org/x/TYdHBQ Tuesday 14 August 2018 13:00 UTC: (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data https://community.icann.org/x/IYEpBQ Wednesday 15 August 2018 13:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/TxJpBQ 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw Thursday 16 August 2018 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly https://community.icann.org/x/cRBpBQ 13:00 UTC: (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data https://community.icann.org/x/IYEpBQ 15:00 UTC: (GNSO) Auction Proceeds https://community.icann.org/x/yJXDAw 21:00 UTC: (GNSO) Council Friday 17 August 2018 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://2192DA0B-7DE6-4276-8235-6D96AE873131/staff@atlarge.icann.org> For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<applewebdata://2192DA0B-7DE6-4276-8235-6D96AE873131/gnso-secs@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff(a)icann.org<applewebdata://2192DA0B-7DE6-4276-8235-6D96AE873131/acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<applewebdata://2192DA0B-7DE6-4276-8235-6D96AE873131/desiree.cabrera@icann.org> For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls: mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<applewebdata://2192DA0B-7DE6-4276-8235-6D96AE873131/mssi-secretariat@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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New Public Comment: Proposals for Kannada, Oriya and Telegu Scripts' Root Zone Label Generation Rules
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 9, 2018

Aug. 9, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the Proposals for Kannada, Oriya and Telugu Scripts' Root Zone Label Generation Rules<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Pro…> is live. Public comment will end on 20 September 2018 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. The At-Large website page on this Statement is https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/12377. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/xBFpBQ. All pertinent resources can also be found there. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. 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 -- Proposals for Kannada, Oriya and Telugu Scripts' Root Zone Label Generation Rules
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 9, 2018

Aug. 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-2018-08-08-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Proposals for Kannada, Oriya and Telugu Scripts' Root Zone Label Generation Rules 8 August 2018 Open Date: 8 August 2018 Close Date: 20 September 2018 Originating Organization: Global Domains Division Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Brief Overview: The Neo-Brahmi Script Generation Panel (NBGP) was formed by nine communities that use scripts derived from the Brahmi script. NBGP is developing Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) for Bengali, Devanagari, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu scripts. The GP is publishing the proposals for the LGRs of these nine scripts in three sets, releasing proposals for the scripts which share cross-script variant code points together to the extent possible. The first set is already undergoing public comment and the second set, being released now, includes the following proposals: (1) Proposal for the Kannada Script Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone, (2) Proposal for the Oriya Script Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone, and (3) Proposal for the Telugu Script Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. As per the LGR Procedure [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>, these proposals are being posted for public comments to allow those who have not participated in the NBGP to make their views known. Based on the feedback, the NBGP will finalize each proposal for its evaluation and integration into the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/kannada-oriya-telugu-lgr-2018-08-08-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>

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CALL FOR 2018-2019 ALT NOMINATIONS now open
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 7, 2018

Aug. 7, 2018

Dear All, Alan Greenberg, ALAC Chair, with the agreement of incoming Chair, Maureen Hilyard, has requested that a call for nominations be issued for the other four members of the next year's ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) from the four remaining regions: - Africa - Europe - Latin America and Caribbean Islands - North America The terms of the 2018-2019 ALT will begin at the end of the 2018 AGM until the end of the 2019 AGM. This selection is carried out in accordance with the ALAC Rules of Procedure Section 17.3 (RoPs - http://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2016-09) Nominations may be made by any current ALAC Member. Nominees need not be an ALAC Member at the time of the nominations, but must have an expectation of being an ALAC Member after the completion of the upcoming Barcelona ICANN Meeting. Requirements for ALT members can be found in Section 6 of the ALAC RoPs. In short, ALT members are expected to attend all ALAC meetings, typically two ALT or ALT-related meetings per month, and be very responsive and thoughtful to e-mail requests and discussions. By mutual agreement, ALT members may take on additional roles. Vice-Chairs are expected to take on proportionally larger responsibilities. All ALT activities are carried out solely in English. The nomination period is now open and will close on Wednesday, 15 August 2018 at 23:59 UTC. Nominations need not be seconded. Nominations, other than self-nominations, must be accepted by Wednesday, 22 August 2018 at 23:59 UTC. Acceptance should be sent to the <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…> alac at atlarge-lists.icann.org [atlarge-lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…>. Staff will forward all acceptances to <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…> alac-announce at atlarge-lists.icann.org [atlarge-lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge-2Dlists.icann.…>. In accordance with ALAC RoP 16.3, following the close of the nominations period and the acceptance or rejection of all nominations, candidates from regions where the position is not contested will be declared to have won by acclamation. If there are multiple candidates from any region, the candidates, in conjunction with the ALAC, will be given the opportunity to resolve the situation. Failing that, a secret vote of the ALAC will decide the winner. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 3 August 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 7, 2018

Aug. 7, 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 3 August 2018 ________________________________ Announcements This Week German Appellate Court Rules on ICANN Request to Preserve WHOIS Data [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 3 August 2018 ICANN64 Fellowship Application Round Now Open [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 3 August 2018 ICANN 2018 Nominating Committee Announces Selections [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 2 August 2018 Study on Technical Use of Root Zone Label Generation Rules [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 2 August 2018 Registry System Testing (RST) Documentation Update [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 1 August 2018 ICANN Publishes ICANN62 By the Numbers Report [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 31 July 2018 ICANN Announces Participants NextGen@ICANN63 [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 30 July 2018 Draft ICANN Africa Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Version 3.0 [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 30 July 2018 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN63 | Barcelona] 20 – 25 October 2018: ICANN63 | Annual General – Barcelona, Spain<https://meetings.icann.org/en/barcelona63> 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on Open Data Initiative Datasets and Metadata
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 6, 2018

Aug. 6, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on the Open Data Initiative Datasets and Metadata<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Ope…> is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/DoMpBQ. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will close on 09 August 2018 23:58 UTC. 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 -- German Appellate Court Rules on ICANN Request to Preserve WHOIS Data
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 6, 2018

Aug. 6, 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-2-2018-08-03-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ German Appellate Court Rules on ICANN Request to Preserve WHOIS Data 3 August 2018 LOS ANGELES – 3 August 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) today announced that a German appeal court (Appellate Court of Cologne) has issued a decision on the injunction proceedings ICANN initiated against EPAG, a Germany-based, ICANN-accredited registrar that is part of the Tucows Group. The Appellate Court has determined that it would not issue an injunction against EPAG. In making its ruling, the Appellate Court stated that the interpretation of provisions of the GDPR was not material to its decision, so there was no obligation to refer the matter to the European Court of Justice. Rather, the Appellate Court simply found that it was not necessary for it to issue a preliminary injunction to avoid imminent and substantial disadvantages, and noted that ICANN could pursue its claims in the main proceedings in order to enforce the rights it asserts. ICANN is considering its next steps, including possible additional filings before the German courts, as part of its public interest role in coordinating a decentralized global WHOIS for the generic top-level domain system and will provide additional information in the coming days. Background On 25 May 2018, ICANN filed the injunction proceedings against EPAG. ICANN asked the Regional Court in Bonn, Germany for assistance in interpreting the GDPR in an effort to protect the data collected in WHOIS. ICANN sought a court ruling to ensure the continued collection of all WHOIS data. The intent was to assure that all such data remains available to parties that demonstrate a legitimate purpose to access it, and to seek clarification that under the GDPR, ICANN may continue to require such collection. ICANN filed the proceedings because EPAG had informed ICANN that as of 25 May 2018, it would no longer collect administrative and technical contact information when it sells new domain name registrations. EPAG believes collection of that particular data would violate the GDPR. ICANN's contract with EPAG requires that information to be collected. EPAG is one of over 2,500 registrars and registries that help ICANN maintain the global information resource of the WHOIS system. ICANN is not seeking to have its contracted parties violate the law. Put simply, EPAG's position spotlights a disagreement with ICANN and others as to how the GDPR should be interpreted. On 30 May 2018, the Regional Court determined that it would not issue an injunction against EPAG. In rejecting the injunctive relief, the Court ruled that it would not require EPAG to collect the administrative and technical data for new registrations. However, the Court did not indicate in its ruling that collecting such data would be a violation of the GDPR. Rather, the Court said that the collection of the domain name registrant data should suffice in order to safeguard against misuse in connection with the domain name (such as criminal activity, infringement, or security problems). The Court reasoned that because it is possible for a registrant to provide the same data elements for the registrant as for the administrative and technical contacts, ICANN did not demonstrate that it is necessary to collect additional data elements for those contacts. The Court also noted that a registrant could consent and provide administrative and technical contact data at its discretion. On 13 June 2018, ICANN appealed the Regional Court's ruling to the Higher Regional Court of Cologne, Germany, and again asked for an injunction that would require EPAG to reinstate the collection of all WHOIS data required under EPAG's Registrar Accreditation Agreement with ICANN. On 21 June 2018, the Regional Court in Bonn, Germany, decided to revisit its ruling in the injunction proceedings, which it has the option to do upon receipt of an appeal. On 18 July 2018, the Regional Court decided not to change its original determination not to issue an injunction against EPAG, and referred the matter to the Higher Regional Court in Cologne for the appeal. In addition to the court proceedings, ICANN is continuing to pursue ongoing discussions with the European Commission and the European Data Protection Board to gain further clarification of the GDPR as it relates to the integrity of WHOIS services. 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 -- ICANN64 Fellowship Application Round Now Open
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 6, 2018

Aug. 6, 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-2018-08-03-en [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN64 Fellowship Application Round Now Open 3 August 2018 LOS ANGELES – 03 August 2018 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is launching application round for applicants interested in participating in the ICANN64 Public Meeting through the Fellowship Program. ICANN64 will take place from 9-14 March 2019 in Kobe, Japan. The deadline to apply is 3 September 2018, 23:59 UTC. Successful candidates will be announced on 12 November 2018 on https://icann.org/ [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…>. ICANN Fellowship Program The Fellowship Program [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_about…> is open to all applicants interested in, or already engaged in, the various aspects of ICANN's work in policymaking, the operation of the Domain Name System, and the security and stability of the global Internet. The goal of the program is to help create a more diverse and a broader base of knowledgeable constituents who can engage in the ICANN multistakeholder process and become the new voices of experience in their regions and on the global stage. Since its creation in 2007, the Fellowship Program has built a strong group of fellows who are actively participating in ICANN communities and in other Internet governance entities in the Internet ecosystem. Participation covers a range of activities: * Writing articles and blogs * Giving online or in-person public comments about bottom-up policymaking * Participating in Internet conferences and panel discussions * Joining working groups * Mentoring newcomers * Assisting our regional leaders * Becoming leaders themselves More information [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_about…> 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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