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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group
by At-Large Staff Dec. 9, 2013

Dec. 9, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group<https://community.icann.org/x/_xmfAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group<https://community.icann.org/x/_xmfAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/_xmfAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 9-December-2013 23:59 UTC to 13-December-2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 6 December 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 9, 2013

Dec. 9, 2013

[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 6 December 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Proposal for a Specification 13 to the ICANN Registry Agreement to Contractually Reflect Certain Limited Aspects of ".Brand" New gTLDs <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-06dec13-en.htm> ICANN is posting today for public comment a proposal requested by the Brand Registry Group to incorporate a new Specification 13 to the new gTLD Registry Agreement, which would be available to a Registry Operator that operates a TLD that ICANN determines qualifies as a ".Brand TLD". 6 December 2013 ICANN Issues Advice to IT Professionals on Name Collision Identification and Mitigation<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06dec13-en.htm> ICANN today issued comprehensive advice to IT professionals worldwide on how to proactively identify and manage private name space leakage into the public Domain Name System (DNS) and thus, eliminate the causes of name collisions as new Top Level Domains (TLDs) are added to the DNS. 6 December 2013 Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Pacnames Ltd to Net-Chinese Co., Ltd.<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-04dec13-en.htm> ICANN has authorized the bulk transfer of gTLD domain names from Pacnames Ltd to Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. due to compliance actions taken by ICANN that resulted in the de-accreditation of Pacnames Ltd. 4 December 2013 Launch of the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-04dec13-en.htm> ICANN is pleased to announce the appointment of the members of the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel. 4 December 2013 New gTLD Collision Occurrence Management Plan Frequently Asked Questions<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03dec13-en.htm> ICANN publishes frequently asked questions regarding the plan to manage name collision occurrences between new gTLDs and existing private uses of the same strings. 3 December 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events 23-27 March 2014: 49th International Public ICANN Meeting – Singapore<http://singapore49.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 FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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ICANN News Alert -- Proposal for a Specification 13 to the ICANN Registry Agreement to Contractually Reflect Certain Limited Aspects of ".Brand" New gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 9, 2013

Dec. 9, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-06dec13-en.htm ________________________________ Proposal for a Specification 13 to the ICANN Registry Agreement to Contractually Reflect Certain Limited Aspects of ".Brand" New gTLDs 6 December 2013 ICANN is posting today for public comment<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/spec13-06dec13-en.htm> a proposal requested by the Brand Registry Group to incorporate a new Specification 13 to the new gTLD Registry Agreement, which would be available to a Registry Operator that operates a TLD that ICANN determines qualifies as a ".Brand TLD". The proposed draft of Specification 13<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-spec-13-proposed…> [PDF, 80 KB] and the concepts reflected therein have not been approved by the New gTLD Program Committee of ICANN’s Board of Directors. ICANN is seeking public comment on all aspects of the proposal. ICANN is also posting with the proposed draft of Specification 13 a position statement<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/brand-spec-13-statement-06dec13…> [PDF, 83 KB] of the Brand Registry Group in support of the proposed draft.

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WEBINAR CANCELLATION: TRANSLATION AND TRANSLITERATION OF CONTACT INFORMATION
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 9, 2013

Dec. 9, 2013

Dear all, Due to a very low number of sign-ups we have decided to cancel the Introductory Webinar on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information. If you are interested in the subject, please note that you can join the Working Group at any time by contacting gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. The first meeting of the Working Group will be held in the week of 16 December 2013 and staff will provide an introductory presentation based on the (now cancelled) Webinar to familiarize volunteers with the subject at hand. Many thanks and best wishes Kind regards, Nathalie GNSO Secretariat

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Issues Advice to IT Professionals on Name Collision Identification and Mitigation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 6, 2013

Dec. 6, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06dec13-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN Issues Advice to IT Professionals on Name Collision Identification and Mitigation 6 December 2013 ICANN today issued comprehensive advice to IT professionals worldwide on how to proactively identify and manage private name space leakage into the public Domain Name System (DNS) and thus, eliminate the causes of name collisions as new Top Level Domains (TLDs) are added to the DNS. In a report titled Name Collision Identification and Mitigation for IT Professionals<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/security/ssr/name-collision-mitigation-…> [PDF 228 KB], ICANN explains the nature and causes of name collision and proposes a range of possible solutions. View All Name Collision Resources Now »<http://www.icann.org/en/help/name-collision> Domain name collisions are not new. However the report addresses some concerns that a number of applied-for new TLDs may be identical to names used in private name spaces. The report explains how DNS queries leak into the global DNS from private name spaces and how these leaks can have unintended consequences. The report shows that private networks will consistently, stably, and reliably perform name resolution when they use Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) and resolve them from the global DNS, and proposes methods to migrate to FQDNs. "While it appears that name collisions won't affect significant numbers of corporate network operators or Internet users, ICANN considers it essential that it does everything possible to minimize potential impact and to offer clear advice on dealing with the issue," said Paul Mockapetris, Global Domains Division Security Advisor. The report recommends that every organization that is not already using FQDNs from the public DNS should consider the following strategy: * Monitor name services, compile a list of private TLDs or short unqualified names you use internally, and compare the list you create against the list of new TLD strings. * Formulate a plan to mitigate causes of leakage. * Prepare users for the impending change in name usage by notifying them in advance or providing training. * Implement your plan to mitigate the potential collision. The release of today's advice to IT professionals is the result of several months of diligent work by ICANN's staff, subject matter experts, the ICANN Executive Team and the Board of Directors. "The report we've issued today offers IT professionals, whether they work in large organizations or small companies, comprehensive advice and suggested remedies that can be simple to implement," said Dave Piscitello, Vice President of Security and ICT Coordination. "While other interim or makeshift solutions may exist, migration using FQDNs has lasting value – once you've done this, you are good to go for now and future new TLD delegations." The report, along with additional useful information and resources, can be found at: http://www.icann.org/en/help/name-collision

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GNSO and At-Large next week calls
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 6, 2013

Dec. 6, 2013

Dear all, Please find hereafter the At-Large and GNSO calls for the week of 09 December. We will update this list as and when calls are added. Monday 09 December 1600 UTC: IRTP D WG - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 2000 UTC: Policy and Implementation Definition Sub Team - https://community.icann.org/x/_yifAg 2000 UTC: NARALO - https://community.icann.org/x/NyqfAg Tuesday 10 December 1200 UTC: Translation and Transliteration webinar- https://community.icann.org/x/HiqfAg 1500 UTC: Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Issues - https://community.icann.org/x/9iCfAg 1900 UTC: EURALO - https://community.icann.org/x/5imfAg Wednesday 11 December 1300 UTC: Metrics and Reporting - https://community.icann.org/x/myt-Ag 1800 UTC: Translation and Transliteration Webinar - https://community.icann.org/x/HiqfAg Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Launch of the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 5, 2013

Dec. 5, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-04dec13-en.htm ________________________________ Launch of the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process 4 December 2013 On 27 June 2013<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-27jun13-en.htm#2…> the ICANN Board approved an amendment to the Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) Fast Track Process Final Implementation Plan (FIP). The amendment implements a two-panel process for string similarity review in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process, and was proposed following the conclusion of the IDN Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Policy Development Process (PDP)<http://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-14aug13-en.htm> as well as a request from the ccNSO to implement the string similarity review process as recommended in the PDP within the Fast Track Process. The ccNSO work has taken into account the experiences and reviews of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process as well as the Governmental Advisory Committee's advice on the matter<https://gacweb.icann.org/display/gacweb/Meeting+44%3A+Prague%2C+Czech+Repub…>. Following extensive public consultations, the ccNSO Council adopted in April 2013<http://beijing46.icann.org/meetings/beijing2013/minutes-ccnso-council-10apr…> [PDF, 118 KB] the Final Report on the IDN ccNSO PDP<http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/idn-ccpdp-final-29mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 376 KB]. In time, the proposed policy is expected to replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The ICANN Board also resolved on 27 June 2013<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-27jun13-en.htm#2…> that all pending and future IDN ccTLD Fast Track requesters whose strings are considered not valid per the string similarity assessment of the DNS Stability Evaluation, will have the option to request a second and final evaluation by the new Extended Process Similarity Review Panel (EPSRP). Today, ICANN is pleased to announce the appointment of the members of the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel as follows: Dr. Max Coltheart (chair), Emeritus Professor Department of Cognitive Science, Macquarie University Australia Dr. Jonathan Grainger, Directeur de recherches au CNRS Aix-Marseille Université France Dr. Kevin Larson United States With this announcement, ICANN is providing notice of publication of the updated Final Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-p…> [PDF, 879 KB] that includes the changes required for the implementation of the two-panel string similarity review process, as approved by the ICANN Board on 27 June 2013. ICANN will notify eligible IDN ccTLD Fast Track requesters about their eligibility to request an evaluation by the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel of the submitted IDN ccTLD string. The community should take note that the previous version of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process Implementation Plan<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-p…> [PDF, 887 KB] published on 4 June 2012 is now archived and is superseded by the revised Final Implementation for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-p…> [PDF, 879 KB]. Archived documents remain available under the "IDN Resources" section of the IDN page: http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/more. In addition, ICANN is publishing the Guidelines for the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/epsrp-guidelines-04dec13-e…> [PDF, 86 KB], which now include the names of the panelists and, as foreseen in the guidelines, the name of the research institute and the leader of the research team: Leader: Dr. Shane T. Mueller Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Michigan Technological University United States The IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process Implementation Plan<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-plan…> [PDF, 498 KB] was approved by the ICANN Board at its meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea in October 2009. ICANN has conducted two annual reviews of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process between its implementation in October 2010 and July 2012. Summary and analyses of each public comment process are available here<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/archive>.

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ICANN News Alert -- Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Pacnames Ltd to Net-Chinese Co., Ltd.
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 5, 2013

Dec. 5, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-04dec13-en.htm ________________________________ Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Pacnames Ltd to Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. 4 December 2013 ICANN has authorized the bulk transfer of gTLD domain names from Pacnames Ltd to Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. due to compliance actions taken by ICANN that resulted in the de-accreditation of Pacnames Ltd. The affected gTLD registries have processed the bulk transfers. Former registrant-customers of Pacnames Ltd should receive notices from Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. advising of the transfer. Customer questions about the transfer should be directed to Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. (for contact details see http://www.internic.net/registrars/registrar-1336.html or visit their website directly here: www.net-chinese.com.tw<http://www.net-chinese.com.tw>). Additional information about these bulk transfers is provided below. FAQs Q. Why were these transfers authorized by ICANN? A. The Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) of Pacnames Ltd was voluntarily terminated, effective 29 November 2013. As a result, Pacnames Ltd is no longer permitted to register or manage gTLD registrations. ICANN authorized bulk transfers pursuant to the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy to ensure that the registrant-customers of this registrar would not be harmed by their registrar's discontinued ability to manage the registrations. Q. How was the gaining registrar selected? A. ICANN followed its De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure (see http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/drt/dartp-11jul13-en.pdf [PDF, 129 KB]) to identify a gaining registrar for the gTLD names formerly managed by the de-accredited registrar. Through this process, Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. was identified. Q. Will Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. attempt to contact the affected registrants? What should customers of this de-accredited registrar do now? A. Former customers of Pacnames Ltd. should receive a notice of the transfer and instructions for continued management of their names from Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. Affected customers who do not receive notices from Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. should contact Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. by using the contact information provided at http://www.internic.net/registrars/registrar-1336.html. Q. Do registrants have to pay a fee for the bulk transfer? A. No, there is no cost to registrants for the bulk transfer. Unlike a normal inter-registrar transfer, the registration terms will not be extended by a year. Accordingly, it is important to contact Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. if your registration will expire soon in order to maintain your registration. Q. What if affected registrants want to select a different registrar? A. Registrants will continue to be able to transfer their registrations to other registrars under the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (see http://www.icann.org/en/transfers/) Note that Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. may deny transfers for the first 60 days following the bulk transfer, at its discretion. This 60-day period is permissible under the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy and is intended to help protect registrants. The registrant may need to renew names that will expire during the first 60 days following the transfer to Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. by using the details provided above. Q. How will Pacnames customers know if a message purportedly from Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. is legitimate? A. The message from Net-Chinese Co., Ltd. should direct you to its website or refer you to other contact information provided above. For general advice about avoiding phishing email messages, you may also wish to refer to the materials prepared by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (see http://www.antiphishing.org/resources/overview/avoid-phishing-scams)

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GNSO Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information PDP Webinar Invitation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 4, 2013

Dec. 4, 2013

GNSO Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information PDP Webinar Invitation Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 12 noon UTC; Wednesday, 11 December 18.00 UTC In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> You are invited to participate in an Introductory Webinar for the GNSO Working Group (WG) on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information Policy Development Process (PDP). This Webinar is run to provide potential Working Group volunteers with relevant information prior to the launch of this WG. The presentation will cover some background on the GNSO Policy Development Process, the general expectancy with read to WG workload and deliverables. In addition, it will provide background information on the issue of Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information and give an overview of the WG's Charter. In the final section, will also explain the content and purpose of the related, staff-initiated feasibility study, the result of which are expected to feed into the WG's deliberations. Please note that the two sessions, on Tuesday 10 December 12.00 UTC and Wednesday 11 December at 18.00 UTC, are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for sixty (60) minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may also be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org.<mailto:policy-staff@icann.org.> In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso.secs@icann.org>) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join on Tuesday 10 December 2013, 12.00-13.00UTC - local times: http://tinyurl.com/m2suev5, or Wednesday 11 December 2013, 18.00-19.00UTC - local times http://tinyurl.com/kyk5lej. We will send you an email reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please, DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff.

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ICANN WHOIS MISUSE STUDY FINDINGS WEBINAR INVITATION
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 4, 2013

Dec. 4, 2013

ICANN WHOIS MISUSE STUDY FINDINGS WEBINAR INVITATION  In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. You are invited to participate in a webinar about the recently released Whois Misuse Study, conducted for ICANN by Carnegie Mellon University’s Cylab. This study has now been published for public comment, and community feedback is being invited in order to assist ICANN with evaluating potential changes to Whois policy. The study was commissioned by the GNSO to obtain objective and quantifiable information about the extent, nature, and impact of WHOIS public data misuse – that is, harmful actions taken using contact information obtained from WHOIS – through (1) analyzing reported misuse incidents and (2) conducting experiments to measure misuse and the effectiveness of anti-harvesting measures. CMU was engaged to perform the study using two complementary approaches: (1) a descriptive study to document and analyze WHOIS misuse incidents that have already occurred and (2) an experimental study to stimulate and record misuse to in order to measure more reliably the impact of making WHOIS data public and WHOIS query filters applied to deter data harvesting. CMU’s chief researchers on the study, Dr. Nicolas Christin and Mr. Nektarios Leontiadis, and ICANN staff will provide a briefing on Tuesday 17 December at 12.00 UTC and 19.00 UTC, summarizing their findings and conclusions based on the studies they performed and data they analyzed. Amongst other topics, Dr. Clayton will discuss: · CMU’s methodology for the study and the hypothesis tested; · The different project activities that were undertaken for the study; · CMU’s analysis of the data reported and sampled for the study; and · CMU’s conclusions based on the results of its analysis. The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for sixty (60) minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may also be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-staff@icann.org>. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join on Tuesday 17 December - at 12.00 UTC or at 19.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff member’s e-mail address.

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