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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the ccNSO FoI WG's Interim Report on "Revocation"
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 8, 2013

Nov. 8, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "ALAC Statement on the ccNSO FoI WG's Interim Report on "Revocation"<https://community.icann.org/x/rBefAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft can be found on the At-Large ccNSO FoI WG's Interim Report on "Revocation" Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/rBefAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 10-December-2013 23:59 UTC. A five day vote is to commence after comments have been collected. 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 -- Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Cheapies.com Inc. to Tucows Domains Inc.
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2013

Nov. 7, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-07nov13-en.htm ________________________________ Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Cheapies.com Inc. to Tucows Domains Inc. 7 November 2013 ICANN has authorized the bulk transfer of gTLD domain names from Cheapies.com Inc. to Tucows Domains Inc. due to compliance actions taken by ICANN that resulted in the de-accreditation of Cheapies.com Inc. The affected gTLD registries have processed the bulk transfers. Former registrant-customers of Cheapies.com Inc. should receive notices from Tucows advising of the transfer. Customer questions about the transfer should be directed to Tucows (for contact details see http://www.internic.net/registrars/registrar-69.html or visit the website directly at http://www.tucows.com/) 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 Cheapies.com Inc. was terminated for failure by the registrar to comply with its RAA. Cheapies.com Inc.'s RAA terminated on 26 October 2013 and the termination notice is posted here: ICANN Sends Notice of Termination<http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/serad-to-jeske-11oct13-en.pdf> [PDF, 151 KB]. As a result, Cheapies.com Inc. 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, Tucows was identified. Q. Will Tucows attempt to contact the affected registrants? What should customers of this de-accredited registrar do now? A. Former customers of this registrar should receive a notice of the transfer and instructions for continued management of their names from Tucows. Affected customers who do not receive notices from Tucows should contact Tucows by using the contact information provided at http://www.internic.net/registrars/registrar-69.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 Tucows 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 Tucows 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 Tucows by using the details provided above. Q. How will Cheapies customers know if a message purportedly from Tucows is legitimate? A. The message from Tucows 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Revised Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2013

Nov. 7, 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 Revised Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP)<https://community.icann.org/x/oxuMAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Revised Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP)<https://community.icann.org/x/oxuMAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Revised Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP) Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/oxuMAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 7-November-2013 23:59 UTC to 12-November-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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Call for volunteers:Working Group to develop policy recommendations on issues relating to the accreditation of privacy and proxy service providers for domain name registrations.
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2013

Nov. 7, 2013

In Brief The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on a Working Group to develop policy recommendations on issues relating to the accreditation of privacy and proxy service providers for domain name registrations. What This Team Will Do The Working Group (WG) is tasked to provide the GNSO Council with a set of recommendations regarding issues identified during the recently-concluded negotiations for the new 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), including recommendations made by law enforcement and GNSO working groups, that were not addressed during the negotiations and otherwise suited for a Policy Development Process (PDP); specifically, issues relating to the accreditation of privacy & proxy services. Specific issues to be discussed by the WG are detailed in the WG’s charter: http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/raa-pp-charter-22oct13-en.pdf How This Team Will Work ICANN Working Groups use transparent, open processes. The meetings of this WG will be recorded, and the recordings will be available to the public. The mailing list for the WG will be archived publicly. WG members are expected to submit Statements of Interest (SOI<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/New+SOIs>). The group will collaborate using a public workspace. The WG is expected to follow the GNSO Working Group Guidelines<http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-08apr11-en.pdf>. How to Join The GNSO Council invites interested parties to join the WG, which will be open to anyone interested to join. Community members who wish to be invited to join the group should contact the GNSO secretariat<mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org?subject=Application%20to%20Join%20Uniformity%20of%20Reporting%20Drafting%20Team> (gnso.secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@icann.org>). Background In October 2011, the ICANN Board initiated negotiations with the Registrars Stakeholder Group for a new form of RAA, and simultaneously requested an Issue Report from the GNSO on issues not covered by the negotiations and otherwise suited for a PDP. The Final Issue Report was published in March 2012, and recommended that the GNSO commence its PDP as soon as possible after receiving a report that the negotiations were concluded. In June 2013, the ICANN Board formally approved the new 2013 RAA. In September 2013, ICANN staff published a paper for the GNSO reporting on the conclusion of the RAA negotiations and highlighting that of all the high and medium priority topics for the negotiations previously identified by the GNSO and the law enforcement community, only two were not fully addressed in the negotiations, viz. clarification of certain registrar responsibilities in relation to proceedings under the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), and issues relating to privacy and proxy services, including their accreditation and Relay/Reveal procedures. The UDRP questions have, however, been dealt with in a separate PDP that concluded with the publication of a Final Report in June 2013 and its adoption by the GNSO Council in August 2013. Following a number of discussions on the topic, the GNSO Council formally approved the charter for this RAA Privacy & Proxy Services Accreditation Issues WG at its meeting on 31 October 2013. As ICANN has already committed itself to establishing an accreditation program for privacy and proxy service providers, the recommendations from this WG are expected to inform the development of such a program. In addition, there continues to be ongoing work on various aspects of the Whois gTLD registration data directory service, including the creation of an Expert Working Group (EWG) in December 2012 that is expected to assist ICANN in redefining the purpose and provision of gTLD registration data directory services. The EWG published its Initial Report in June 2013 and is currently working on its Final Report. In addition, the GNSO had previously commissioned a study on Whois Privacy & Proxy Abuse. The results of the study, performed by the National Physical Laboratory in the United Kingdom, were published for public comment in September 2013. It is expected that the study will be relevant to the deliberations of this WG. This WG is an opportunity for the GNSO and other interested community members to help develop specific recommendations that will assist ICANN in developing a privacy and proxy accreditation program in relation to gTLD registration data directory services. 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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Internet Governance Webinar Conversation Opportunity With ICANN Senior Executives
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2013

Nov. 6, 2013

The call details are as follows: Adigo Call Numbers : http://adigo.com/icann Adigo Conference Bridge No. Conference ID: 45151321 Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/icann-soac ------------------------ Internet Governance Webinar Conversation Opportunity With ICANN Senior Executives Dear SOAC Leaders; Based on recent discussions within the broader community and your feedback over the past couple of weeks regarding the Montevideo statement, we think it would be most useful to have a community call before everyone departed for the ICANN Public Meeting in Buenos Aires to discuss recent Internet governance developments – specifically the Montevideo statement - and plans for a broader Internet stakeholder meeting in Brazil next year. Fadi has had or is planning a few individual conversations with community groups, but we thought some broader community engagement opportunities with ICANN senior executives would also be helpful so that Fadi, Tarek and Theresa could: § Provide background and context of the recent I-Star discussions leading to the Montevideo statement; § Explain the Board/Staff partnership in this effort; § Explain what has been done to date and share perceptions of the recent IGF-Bali meeting; and § Highlight next steps/prep plans for Brazil next April. As a result, we have arranged for two community webinars scheduled for next Friday, 8 November at 1200 UTC and 1900 UTC so that the team can share its thoughts and field community questions and comments. We are scheduling two separate sessions to cover the global geographic spread of the community and hope that you will be able to share information about the opportunity with your communities. Each session will be an hour long and any questions or comments that the team can’t get to on the calls will be saved for further discussion in Buenos Aires. The call details are as follows: Adigo Call Numbers : http://adigo.com/icann Adigo Conference Bridge No. Conference ID: 45151321; Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/icann-soac To help the team prepare for the sessions, please feel free to share any pre-session questions that you have with me. I will pass them on to the ICANN Strategy Team in preparation for the sessions. Best regards, David -- David A. Olive Vice President, Policy Development Support General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Hakki Yeten Cad. Selenium Plaza No:10/C K:5 34349 Fulya, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90.212.381.8727 - Fax: +90.212.381.8731 - Mobile: +1. 202.341.3611

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IDN Variant Overview in Buenos Aires
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2013

Nov. 6, 2013

Dear all, Please find the Public Meeting for an overview and update on the IDN Variant Program in Buenos Aires. IDN Variant TLDs Program Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 Time: 16:45-18:15 Room: Libertador C 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 -- Implementing the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2013

Nov. 5, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-05nov13-en.htm ________________________________ Implementing the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process 5 November 2013 On 27 June 2013<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-27jun13-en.htm#2…>, the ICANN Board approved the proposed amendments to implement a two-panel process for string similarity review in the Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) Fast Track Process. Today, ICANN is publishing a revised version (in redline) of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Final Implementation Plan<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-p…> [PDF, 1.07 MB] 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. In addition, ICANN is publishing the Guidelines for the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel (EPSRP)<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/epsrp-guidelines-05nov13-e…> [PDF, 107 KB]. The EPSRP is the second panel of the two-panel process for string similarity review in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The two-panel process for string similarity evaluation in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process will be effective once the appointment of EPSRP panelists is announced by ICANN. Until the appointment of this second panel is announced, the community should take note that requests under the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process will continue to be processed according to the version of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Final Implementation Plan<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-p…> [PDF, 887 KB] published on 4 June 2012.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Launches WHOIS Website Beta
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2013

Nov. 5, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-04nov13-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN Launches WHOIS Website Beta 4 November 2013 Following through on community recommendations for improving accountability and transparency, ICANN has launched the first phase of a new "one-stop" online resource about the WHOIS directory service. This new information website provides a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of how to access existing WHOIS information on who has registered domain names. It also makes it easy to notify relevant parties of a data accuracy issue. Members of the community are invited to view the beta site and provide comments via feedback forms. ICANN staff and the design team will consider all comments and suggestions as we continually improve the site. Previously, it was difficult to get a holistic understanding of WHOIS as information was highly distributed over many different websites. This new website, whois.icann.org<http://whois.icann.org>, will be a centralized location for all WHOIS information, making it easier to learn about WHOIS, raise accuracy issues about WHOIS information and how to contribute to WHOIS policies. ICANN expects to launch an integrated search function in January 2014 as part of the site's second phase. The WHOIS directory service is an essential tool used by many people and organizations every day. Anyone who needs to know who is behind a website, domain name can look it up via WHOIS directory information. Network administrators, registry operators, domain name registrants, governments, law enforcement, consumer groups, and the international Internet community find it crucial. In addition to identifying domain name holders, WHOIS data also allows network administrators and others to find and fix system problems and to maintain Internet stability. With it, they can determine the availability of domain names, combat spam or fraud, identify trademark infringement and enhance accountability of domain name registrants. WHOIS data is sometimes used to track down and identify registrants who may be posting illegal content or engaging in phishing scams. The Affirmation of Commitments requires ICANN to "maintain timely, unrestricted and public access to accurate and complete WHOIS information...." It also calls for a review of WHOIS policy and its implementation every three years to assess its effectiveness in meeting legitimate needs of law enforcement and promoting consumer trust. This new website is the result of recommendations made by the last review panel.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 1 November 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 4, 2013

Nov. 4, 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 1 November 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30oct13-en.htm> Bylaws changes are proposed in order to increase availability of technical advice to the Board as well as the effectiveness of the Technical Liaison Group as set forth in the Bylaws. 30 October 2013 ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-29oct13-en.htm> In line with ICANN's commitment to the multi-stakeholder model, a working draft is provided for community discussion and public comment. It proposes a new Vision, reiterates ICANN's existing Mission, and describes five proposed Focus Areas with goals. 29 October 2013 ICANN Names New Chief Security, Stability and Resiliency Officer<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-29oct13-en.htm> Los Angeles, California… John Crain has been named ICANN's new Chief Security, Stability and Resiliency Officer. In this newly created position Crain will assume the responsibilities of Jeff Moss, who announced he is stepping down from his position as Chief Security Officer at the end of the year. 29 October 2013 ccNSO FoI WG's Interim Report on "Revocation"<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-28oct13-en.htm> The ccNSO Framework of Interpretation Working Group (FoI) seeks public comment on its initial recommendations related to "Revocation", defined as redelgations undertaken without the consent of the ccTLD manager. 28 October 2013 UNESCO, ICANN and ISOC to Launch Development of Glossary on Internet Governance for Arabic Speakers<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-27oct13-en.htm> UNESCO, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Society (ISOC) are finalizing a framework to establish an Arabic glossary of Internet governance terms to support engagement in multistakeholder Internet governance processes by Arabic-speaking communities. 27 October 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/sites/default/files/buenosaires48-logo-328x1…]<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/> 17-21 November 2013: 48th International Public ICANN Meeting - Buenos Aires<http://buenosaires48.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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Meeting invitation/ At-Large Briefing Session on ICANN in the internet Eco-System - Tuesday 05 November at 1700 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 4, 2013

Nov. 4, 2013

Dear All, On behalf of Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Session on ICANN in the Internet Eco-System will be held on Tuesday, 05 November 2013 at 1700 UTC (For the time in various time zones click here<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=At-Large+Briefing+…> ) Guest speakers: Nigel Hickson,VP, Stakeholder Engagement, ICANN and Olivier Crepin-Leblond, ALAC Chair This At-Large Briefing Session will provide an overview of ICANN in the internet eco-system, including an update on ICANN/At-Large activities at the 2013 IGF, the UK Multistakeholder Advisory Group and the MAG as well as ICANN’s plans for engagement in the internet eco-system. Participants will be able to ask questions to the guest speakers. The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/khWfAg Adobe Connect Meeting Room: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/r72wrvus01d/ Spanish interpretation will be available upon the request of 3 or more people. If you request interpretation Please email staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff only with your preferred number at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. We look forward to your participation, Kind 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%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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