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ICANN Newsletter -- 3 November 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2017

Nov. 7, 2017

[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 November 2017 ________________________________ Announcements This Week ICANN Appoints New Board Chair and Vice-Chair[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 3 November 2017 Marrakech Identified as ICANN Meeting Site for 2019 Policy Forum[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 2 November 2017 ICANN Contractual Compliance Publishes Data Protection/Privacy Statement[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 2 November 2017 ICANN60 Abu Dhabi GAC Communiqué[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 2 November 2017 ICANN Recognizes Community Leaders[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 2 November 2017 Global Internet Stakeholders Convene in Abu Dhabi for ICANN60[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 30 October 2017 ICANN Publishes FY17 Annual Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 28 October 2017 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN61 | San Juan, Puerto Rico] 10-15 March 2018: 61st International Public ICANN Meeting – San Juan<https://meetings.icann.org/en/sanjuan61> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planni…> ICANN FY18 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Marrakech Identified as ICANN Meeting Site for 2019 Policy Forum
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

[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-4-2017-11-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Marrakech Identified as ICANN Meeting Site for 2019 Policy Forum 2 November 2017 LOS ANGELES – 2 November 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced today that Marrakech, Morocco, has been selected as the location in the African region to host ICANN's 65th Public Meeting, to be held 24–27 June 2019. This Policy Forum will be hosted by the Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI)[fmai.org.tn]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.fmai.org.tn_&d=DwMF…> at the Palmeraie Resort. ICANN holds three meetings each calendar year in different regions of the globe. ICANN Public Meetings are a central principle of ICANN's multistakeholder model because they provide a venue for learning about ICANN, progressing policy work, conducting outreach, exchanging best practices, conducting business deals, and promoting interaction among members of the ICANN community, organization, and Board. Usually featuring more than 400 different sessions, these meetings are the focal point for individuals and representatives of the different ICANN stakeholder groups to introduce and discuss issues related to ICANN policy. Participants may attend in person or remotely. Meetings are open to everyone and registration is free. More Information * Board Resolution on Location of ICANN65, June 2019[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> * ICANN Meetings Website<https://meetings.icann.org/> 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 -- ICANN Contractual Compliance Publishes Data Protection/Privacy Statement
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-11-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Contractual Compliance Publishes Data Protection/Privacy Statement 2 November 2017 LOS ANGELES – 2 November 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") today announced that it published a statement regarding the ability of registries and registrars to comply with their WHOIS and other contractual requirements related to domain name registration data in light of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>). Detailed guidance regarding the process and eligibility requirements will be provided shortly. View the statement here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. Additional information on the ICANN org's data protection/privacy activities is published here[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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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN60 Abu Dhabi GAC Communiqué
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

[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-2-2017-11-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN60 Abu Dhabi GAC Communiqué 2 November 2017 Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2 November 2017 – Today, the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) meeting at ICANN60 issued its Abu Dhabi Communiqué. It is available for review here[gac.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gac.icann.org_advice_c…> [PDF, 596 KB].

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Recognizes Community Leaders
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

[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-2017-11-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Recognizes Community Leaders 2 November 2017 ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – 2 November 2017 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) recognized 49 community leaders during the ICANN60 Annual General Meeting. The ICANN community develops and refines policies that ensure the security, stability, and resiliency of the global Internet. The ICANN organization is proud to facilitate this work and to celebrate the contributions of community leaders. The community leaders honored at the community recognition program[schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__schedule.icann.org_eve…> during ICANN60 are: Mark Elkins Address Supporting Organization Address Council Ajay Kumar Address Supporting Organization Address Council Ching Chiao County Code Names Supporting Organization Council James Bladel Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Johan Helsingius Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Wolf-Ulrich Knoben Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Marília Maciel Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Stefania Milan Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Edward Morris Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Hsu Phen Valerie Tan Generic Names Supporting Organization Council Chris Wilson Commercial and Business Users Constituency Steve Metalitz Intellectual Property Constituency Tony Holmes Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers Constituency Fabricio Vayra Intellectual Property Constituency Tapani Tarvainen Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Farzaneh Badii Non-Commercial Users Constituency Rafik Dammak Non-Commercial Users Constituency Klaus Stoll Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency Martin Silva Valent Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency Harold Arcos At-Large Advisory Committee Tijani Ben Jemaa At-Large Advisory Committee Garth Bruen At-Large Advisory Committee Mohamed El Bashir At-Large Advisory Committee León Sánchez At-Large Advisory Committee Wafa Dahmani Zaafouri At-Large Advisory Committee Judith Hellerstein North American Regional At-Large Organization Aziz Hilali African Regional At-Large Organization Wolf Ludwig European Regional At-Large Organization Glenn McKnight North American Regional At-Large Organization Mark Carvell Governmental Advisory Committee Alice Munyua Governmental Advisory Committee Thomas Schneider Governmental Advisory Committee Hank Kilmer Root Server System Advisory Committee Warren Kumari Root Server System Advisory Committee Steve Crocker Security and Stability Advisory Committee Mark Kosters Security and Stability Advisory Committee Damon Ashcraft Nominating Committee Tom Barrett Nominating Committee Eduardo Diaz Nominating Committee Hartmut Glaser Nominating Committee Hans Petter Holen Nominating Committee Zahid Jamil Nominating Committee Dave Kissoondoyal Nominating Committee Osvaldo Novoa Nominating Committee Amir Qayyum Nominating Committee Jörg Schweiger Nominating Committee Ken Stubbs Nominating Committee Stéphane Van Gelder Nominating Committee Tim Wicinski Nominating Committee These community leaders concluded a term of service since ICANN57 or completed a term of service at ICANN60. ICANN recognizes community leaders at every Annual General Meeting and at every Policy Forum through the community-led Multistakeholder Ethos Award. The ICANN Board of Directors also recognizes community leaders through resolutions[features.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__features.icann.org_res…>. 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 -- 27 October 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

[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 27 October 2017 ________________________________ Announcements This Week ICANN and PTI Publish Audited Financial Statements for FY17[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 27 October 2017 EXTENSION - SSR2 Review Team is Seeking an Independent Expert to Perform a Gap Analysis[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 27 October 2017 Request for Information: Address Validation Solutions[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 26 October 2017 Enhancing Accountability - Recommendations for Diversity[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 26 October 2017 ICANN 2017 Nominating Committee Announces Selections[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 26 October 2017 Revisions to Proposed Dates for ICANN Public Meetings 2021–2023[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 23 October 2017 ICANN Holds the First Capacity Building Workshop for GAC Members from the Middle East and GAC Newcomers[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 23 October 2017 Call for Volunteers: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Work Track 5 (Geographic Names at the Top-Level)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 22 October 2017 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 60 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates] 28 October - 3 November 2017: 60th International Public ICANN Meeting – Abu Dhabi<https://meetings.icann.org/en/abudhabi60> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planni…> ICANN FY18 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Global Internet Stakeholders Convene in Abu Dhabi for ICANN60
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 30, 2017

Oct. 30, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2017-10-30-en[icann.…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> ________________________________ Global Internet Stakeholders Convene in Abu Dhabi for ICANN60 30 October 2017 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 30 October 2017 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) kicked off its 60th Public Meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). From 28 October to 3 November, more than 2,500 regional and global participants are gathering for discussions about the policies regarding the Internet's system of unique identifiers. One of the key topics at ICANN60 is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. The meeting is also an important forum for cross-community discussions on a number of ongoing projects in ICANN. The host of the meeting is the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the UAE. H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the UAE, spoke at the ICANN60 Opening Ceremony. Al Mansoori remarked, "The significance of this event stems from the fact that ICANN has always been the safety valve for the Internet world. With a four-billion internet penetration worldwide, we can touch the unique role of this organization in maintaining the momentum of the Internet". He added, "ICANN's functions, from registration management to dispute resolution and new top-level domains, have become so important that they cannot be missed." Al Mansoori presented Dr. Stephen Crocker, ICANN Board Chair, with a gift in recognition of his lifelong efforts toward the development of the global Internet. Dr. Crocker, who is retiring right after ICANN60, reflected on ICANN's journey during his tenure. "My greatest source of pride when it comes to this organization is quite simply – that it works," said Crocker. "Furthermore, it works better and more inclusively than many ever thought possible. The security, stability and resiliency of the Domain Name System are in good hands. In the early days, it was called the 'ICANN experiment.' We don't hear that anymore, because the experiment has proven successful." Göran Marby, ICANN President and CEO, named Crocker the recipient of 2017 Leadership Award in tribute to his tireless dedication to both ICANN and the wider Internet community. "Every year, the ICANN Leadership Award is given to outstanding individuals in our community who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to ICANN. It is an award for people who remain true to the community's core values, chosen by the ICANN org's Executive Team" said Marby. He added, "This year, there is no other choice, and I think you all will agree." ICANN Public Meetings are held three times a year in different regions around the globe, enabling community members from around the globe to participate in person. These meetings offer sessions such as workshops, forums, and meetings on the development and implementation of policies related to the Internet's system of unique identifiers. More Information: * ICANN60 Meeting Site: icann60.abudhabi<https://meetings.icann.org/en/abudhabi60> * ICANN60 Schedule: https://schedule.icann.org/[schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__schedule.icann.org_&d=…> * ICANN60 Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/icann/albums[flickr.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.flickr.com_photos_…> ***** Media Contacts: Luna Madi Communications Director, EMEA Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 533 0313505 Email: luna.madi(a)icann.org<mailto:luna.madi@icann.org> Buket Coskuner Global Communications Coordinator, EMEA Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 533 4876254 Email: buket.coskuner(a)icann.org<mailto:buket.coskuner@icann.org> About Dr. Stephen Crocker: Dr. Crocker has been involved in the Internet since its inception. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, while he was a graduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), he was part of the team that developed the protocols for the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) and laid the foundation for today's Internet. 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 -- ICANN Publishes FY17 Annual Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 29, 2017

Oct. 29, 2017

[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-2017-10-28-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Publishes FY17 Annual Report 28 October 2017 LOS ANGELES – 28 October 2017 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Board of Directors published its FY17 Annual Report. View the ICANN FY17 Annual Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 8.84 MB]. In support of a continued commitment to accountability and transparency, current and previous Annual Reports are posted to the Annual Reports[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> page. This is the first year that the Bylaws require an ICANN Annual Report that is separate from ICANN’s Audited Financial Statements. Section 22.3 of ICANN's Bylaws sets out the required topics on which the Board must report. The Annual Report must be posted within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, or by 28 October 2017. 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 -- ICANN and PTI Publish Audited Financial Statements for FY17
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 29, 2017

Oct. 29, 2017

[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-2-2017-10-27-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN and PTI Publish Audited Financial Statements for FY17 27 October 2017 LOS ANGELES – 27 October 2017 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) published their FY17 financial statements, accompanied by unqualified audit reports from BDO LLP, the independent auditors. * View the ICANN FY17 Audited Financial Statements[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 212 KB]. * View the PTI FY17 Audited Financial Statements[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 124 KB]. In support of a continued commitment to accountability and transparency, these and other financial documents are posted to the ICANN Current Year (FY17) Financial Information[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> page and the Financial Information for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI)[pti.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__pti.icann.org_financia…> page. In accordance with the Section 22.3 of ICANN's Bylaws, and Section 9.8 of PTI’s Bylaws, these financial statements must be posted within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, or by 28 October 2017. ICANN invites the community to review the audited financial statements. Please submit questions and comments to: controller(a)icann.org<mailto:controller@icann.org>. 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. About PTI Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) is responsible for the operational aspects of coordinating the Internet’s unique identifiers and maintaining the trust of the community to provide these services in an unbiased, responsible, and effective manner. Mainly, PTI is responsible for the operation of the IANA functions: * Domain Names[iana.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iana.org_domains&d=…> * Number Resources[iana.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iana.org_numbers&d=…> * Protocol Parameter Assignments[iana.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iana.org_protocols&…> Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) was incorporated in August 2016 as an affiliate of ICANN, and, through contracts and subcontracts with ICANN, began performing the IANA functions on behalf of ICANN in October 2016. Learn more about the delivery of the IANA services at iana.org[iana.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iana.org_&d=DwMFaQ&…>.

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ICANN News Alert -- EXTENSION - SSR2 Review Team is Seeking an Independent Expert to Perform a Gap Analysis
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 28, 2017

Oct. 28, 2017

[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-2017-10-27-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ EXTENSION - SSR2 Review Team is Seeking an Independent Expert to Perform a Gap Analysis 27 October 2017 LOS ANGELES – 27 October 2017 – In collaboration with the second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the Domain Name System (SSR2) Review Team, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking an independent expert to perform a gap analysis of the first SSR Review recommendations. The deadline for expressions of interest has been extended until 7 November 2017. Read the Specifications for Gap Analysis[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF 414 KB]. The selected party will perform an analysis of how ICANN implemented the Board-approved recommendations from the first SSR Review[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> and identify gaps between the intent of the recommendations and implementation. It is anticipated that the gap analysis will start in December 2017 and last for approximately 12 weeks. The date of submission for the final report is expected to be 13 February 2018. The SSR2 Review Team reserves the right to modify or change this timeline at any time, as necessary. All responses (including proposals, supporting documentation, questions, etc.) must be submitted to ssr2-gap-analysis(a)icann.org<mailto:ssr2-gap-analysis@icann.org> by 7 November 2017. Learn more about the SSR2 Review Team[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. 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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