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New Public Comment: Draft Framework for the Registry Operator to Respond to Security Threats
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 15, 2017

June 15, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the Draft Framework for the Registry Operator to Respond to Security Threats<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/draft-framework-registry-respond-secu…> has now gone live. Public comment will end on 31 July 2017 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-ro-security-framework-14jun17(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-ro-security-framework-14jun17@icann.org>. 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. 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. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is https://community.icann.org/x/9VHwAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Publishes FY18 Operating Plan and Budget Proposed for ICANN Board Adoption
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 15, 2017

June 15, 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-2-2017-06-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Publishes FY18 Operating Plan and Budget Proposed for ICANN Board Adoption 13 June 2017 After reviewing the public comments, ICANN published the proposed ICANN FY18 Operating Plan and Budget, and update to the Five-Year Operating Plan. The documents were posted to the Public Comment page on 13 June 2017. After reviewing the public comments, the ICANN organization and the Board Finance Committee approved the Staff Report of Public Comments, which was posted on the Public Comment page on 2 June 2017. As indicated in the Staff Report, several changes were approved for incorporation into the proposed documents. The revised documents were posted online, with a summary of changes, to ensure public visibility of the final documents. These documents will be presented to the ICANN Board of Directors for adoption at a board meeting in Johannesburg on 24 June 2017. The documents can be found on the Public Comment page under the "Additional Information" section or on the icann.org planning page. https://www.icann.org/public-comments/fy18-budget-2017-03-08-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…> https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/planning-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Announces Global Indigenous Ambassador Program
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 15, 2017

June 15, 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-2017-06-14-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Announces Global Indigenous Ambassador Program 14 June 2017 LOS ANGELES – 14 June 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced the creation of the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program. The program establishes two Indigenous Ambassadors, to be selected from underrepresented indigenous communities. Through the inclusion of a broader and more diverse base of knowledgeable constituents, ICANN will be better equipped to support the next generation of the global Internet community. "This is an exciting opportunity for two Indigenous Ambassadors to learn about ICANN and the At-Large community, representing the best interests of Internet end users," states Loris Taylor, President & CEO, Native Public Media. ICANN is now accepting applications for two Global Indigenous Ambassadors. Applicants must be members of unserved or underserved tribal or native communities and meet the ICANN Fellowship Program criteria[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_fellowsh…>. Selected participants will receive travel, hotel, and per diem for the ICANN60 Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to be held 28 October – 3 November 2017. The deadline for submitting applications is 6 July 2017. * Get your application here: Global Indigenous Ambassador Application[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…> * Send your completed application to: tribal-ambassador-sc(a)icann.org<mailto:tribal-ambassador-sc@icann.org> ICANN wants participants to learn as much as possible during ICANN60. As part of the program, Indigenous Ambassadors will: * Work with an indigenous mentor for the duration of the conference. * Attend the ICANN Newcomer Sunday meeting with a Public Responsibility Support team representative who will facilitate the session to ensure inclusion. * Participate in the Fellowship Morning sessions Monday through Thursday to gain an understanding of and experience with ICANN and its multi-stakeholder community. * Submit a detailed report within 30 days after the conference – describing activities and assessing the Ambassador's experience. These reports help ICANN in evaluating future Fellowship efforts. ICANN encourages anyone who is qualified to apply for this special opportunity!

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Draft Framework of Interpretation for Human Rights
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 14, 2017

June 14, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on the Draft Framework of Interpretation for Human Rights is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/jg3fAw. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will start on 14 June 2017 23:59 UTC and end on 20 June 2017 23:59 UTC. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge

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Reminder/Rappel/Recordatorio - Webinar Invitation | 2017 - Fifth Capacity Building Webinar | 14 June from 13:00-14:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 14, 2017

June 14, 2017

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect , sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable . Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Español después de la version en inglés Version francaise en bas du mail ********************* Dear All, On behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Capacity Building Working Group, we would like to invite you to join the fifth webinar of the new At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2017[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> on the Topic of “Exploring the Public Interest within ICANN’s remit”. The trainers will be Wolf Ludwig[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>, EURALO Secretariat and Ergys Ramaj[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, Sr. Director, Public Responsibility. The webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 14 June from 13:00-14:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tinyurl.com_y97u3xom&d=…> The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, ***************** Estimados todos, En nombre de Tijani Ben Jemaa, Presidente del grupo de trabajo de Creación de Capacidades, nos gustaría invitarles al quinto webinar del nuevo programa At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2017[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> con el tema de ¨Explorando el Interés Público dentro de las atribuciones de ICANN¨. Los facilitadores del entrenamiento serán Wolf Ludwig[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>, Secretaría EURALO y Ergys Ramaj[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, Sr. Director de Responsabilidad Pública. El webinar está programado el día miércoles 14 de juino desde las 13:00-14:30 horas UTC (90 minutos) Para consultas de otros horarios http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tinyurl.com_y97u3xom&d=…> Los detalles de la agenda se encuentran disponibles en https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Las interpretaciones en francés y español serán ofrecidas durante la llamada. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Si desea una llamada, por favor solicítela al Staff de At-Large at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org con su número de preferencia. Muchas gracias, Saludos cordiales, ***************** Cher Tous, Au nom de Tijani Ben Jemaa, président du groupe de travail de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large, nous aimerions vous inviter à participer au cinquième webinar du Program de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large 2017[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> sur le sujet “Exploration de l'intérêt public au sein de l'ICANN”. Les présentateurs seront Wolf Ludwig[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…>, Secrétaire EURALO et Ergys Ramaj<Ergys%20Ramaj>, Sr. Directeur de la responsabilité publique. Le webinaire est programé le mercredi 14 juin de 13:00 à 14h30 UTC (90 minutes). Pour d’autres horaires: http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom[tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tinyurl.com_y97u3xom&d=…> L’ordre du jour et les details de l’appel sont disponibles à https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Codes conference: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR 1838 Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si nécessaire) ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Merci. Cordialement, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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> [known.png]

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ICANN News Alert -- DENIC eG Approved as New gTLD Data Escrow Agent
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 14, 2017

June 14, 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-2017-06-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ DENIC eG Approved as New gTLD Data Escrow Agent 13 June 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced that DENIC eG[denic.de]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.denic.de_en_&d=DwM…> has been approved to provide data escrow services to new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) registry operators. All new gTLD registry operators are required to regularly deposit a backup copy of their Top-Level Domain (TLD) registration data through one of the approved data escrow service providers. The data held in escrow may be released to ICANN under certain circumstances in order to preserve the stability of the TLD in case of an emergency. The ICANN organization encourages applicants to engage with one of the approved data escrow providers in preparation for Specification 2, Part B.1, of the Registry Agreement. View the approved providers[newgtlds.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newgtlds.icann.org_en_…>.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 9 June 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 14, 2017

June 14, 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 9 June 2017 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Analysis Group to Conduct Independent Review of the Nominating Committee[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 7 June 2017 Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone Version 2 (RZ-LGR-2)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 6 June 2017 Six Scripts Integrated into the Second Version of Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR-2)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 6 June 2017 Request for Proposal: RSSAC Organizational Review[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 5 June 2017 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 59 | Johannesburg, South Africa] 26-29 June 2017: 59th International Public ICANN Meeting – Johannesburg<https://meetings.icann.org/en/johannesburg59> 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 FY17 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

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REMINDER: Webinar Invitation | 2017 - Fifth Capacity Building Webinar | 14 June from 13:00-14:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 13, 2017

June 13, 2017

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect , sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable . Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Español después de la version en inglés Version francaise en bas du mail ********************* Dear All, On behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the Capacity Building Working Group, we would like to invite you to join the fifth webinar of the new At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2017<https://community.icann.org/x/yZ7RAw> on the Topic of “Exploring the Public Interest within ICANN’s remit”. The trainers will be Wolf Ludwig<https://community.icann.org/x/iYJEAg>, EURALO Secretariat and Ergys Ramaj<https://www.icann.org/profiles/ergys-ramaj>, Sr. Director, Public Responsibility. The webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 14 June from 13:00-14:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, ***************** Estimados todos, En nombre de Tijani Ben Jemaa, Presidente del grupo de trabajo de Creación de Capacidades, nos gustaría invitarles al quinto webinar del nuevo programa At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2017<https://community.icann.org/x/yZ7RAw> con el tema de ¨Explorando el Interés Público dentro de las atribuciones de ICANN¨. Los facilitadores del entrenamiento serán Wolf Ludwig<https://community.icann.org/x/iYJEAg>, Secretaría EURALO y Ergys Ramaj<https://www.icann.org/profiles/ergys-ramaj>, Sr. Director de Responsabilidad Pública. El webinar está programado el día miércoles 14 de juino desde las 13:00-14:30 horas UTC (90 minutos) Para consultas de otros horarios http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom Los detalles de la agenda se encuentran disponibles en https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw Las interpretaciones en francés y español serán ofrecidas durante la llamada. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Si desea una llamada, por favor solicítela al Staff de At-Large at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org con su número de preferencia. Muchas gracias, Saludos cordiales, ***************** Cher Tous, Au nom de Tijani Ben Jemaa, président du groupe de travail de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large, nous aimerions vous inviter à participer au cinquième webinar du Program de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large 2017<https://community.icann.org/x/yZ7RAw> sur le sujet “Exploration de l'intérêt public au sein de l'ICANN”. Les présentateurs seront Wolf Ludwig<https://community.icann.org/x/iYJEAg>, Secrétaire EURALO et Ergys Ramaj<Ergys%20Ramaj>, Sr. Directeur de la responsabilité publique. Le webinaire est programé le mercredi 14 juin de 13:00 à 14h30 UTC (90 minutes). Pour d’autres horaires: http://tinyurl.com/y97u3xom L’ordre du jour et les details de l’appel sont disponibles à https://community.icann.org/x/70zwAw Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/alcb2017/ Codes conference: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si nécessaire) ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Merci. Cordialement,

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ICANN News Alert -- New Report Presents Syntax and Operability Accuracy of WHOIS Data in gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 13, 2017

June 13, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-06-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ New Report Presents Syntax and Operability Accuracy of WHOIS Data in gTLDs 12 June 2017 LOS ANGELES - 12 June 2017 - ICANN today published the WHOIS Accuracy Reporting System June 2017 report. This latest report of the WHOIS Accuracy Reporting System (ARS) acts as a follow-on to the reports published in December 2016[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_fil…>, June 2016[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_fil…>, and December 2015[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_fil…>. Read the Report[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_fil…>. The report explores both the syntax and operability accuracy of WHOIS records in gTLDs as compared to the requirements of the 2009 and 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreements (RAAs). It also examines the leading types of nonconformances, trends and comparisons of WHOIS accuracy across ICANN regions, RAA versions and gTLD types. ICANN developed accuracy tests[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_who…> to answer questions about the syntax (format and content) and operability (e.g., does an email sent to the email address provided in the WHOIS record go through?) of a sample of WHOIS records. Then, using statistical methods, syntax and operability accuracy estimates with a 95 percent confidence interval were provided for the population of domains in gTLDs as a whole, as well as for several subgroups of interest. Key Findings The analysis found that: * Nearly all WHOIS records contain information that can be used to establish immediate contact: In 98.6 percent of records, at least one email or phone number meets all operability requirements of the 2009 RAA. * Approximately 94 percent of email addresses, 69 percent of telephone numbers and 97 percent of postal addresses were operable (see Table 1 below for more information). Table 1: Overall gTLD Operability Accuracy by Contact Mode (95 percent confidence interval) Email Telephone Postal Address All 3 Accurate All 3 Contacts (Registrant, Technical, Administrative) Accurate 94.5% ± 0.5% 68.9% ± 0.8% 97.2% ± 0.3% 65.4% ± 0.9% * In terms of syntax accuracy, approximately 99 percent of email addresses, 90 percent of telephone numbers and 87 percent of postal addresses were found to meet all the requirements of the 2009 RAA (see Table 2 below for more information). Table 2: Overall gTLD Syntax Accuracy to 2009 RAA Requirements by Contact Mode (95 percent confidence interval) Email Telephone Postal Address All 3 Accurate All 3 Contacts (Registrant, Technical, Administrative) Accurate 99.5% ± 0.1% 89.5% ± 0.6% 87.4% ± 0.8% 79.3% ± 0.8% The report also shows a breakdown of accuracy rates by ICANN region (see Figure 1 below for more information). Figure 1: Overall gTLD Syntax and Operability Accuracy by ICANN Region [Figure 1: Overall gTLD Syntax and Operability Accuracy by ICANN Region][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_sites_de…> Next Steps Results included in the report have been provided to ICANN's Contractual Compliance team, which will assess the types of errors found and follow up with registrars on potentially inaccurate records. If WHOIS inaccuracy and/or format complaints are created from the WHOIS ARS data, ICANN Contractual Compliance will issue tickets in accordance with the Contractual Compliance Approach and Process[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 292 KB]. Compliance provides updates on a quarterly basis, which include updates on WHOIS ARS tickets and can be found here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. In response to ICANN community requests, ICANN now publishes additional metrics on the WHOIS ARS Contractual Compliance Metrics page here[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_who…>. ICANN will begin work on the next WHOIS ARS report in July 2017, with a targeted publication date of December 2017. ICANN will host a webinar in July (date TBD) to review methodology and findings of the report. Learn more: * General information on WHOIS[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__whois.icann.org_en&d=Dw…> * Phase 2 - Dec 2016 Report[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_fil…> * Phase 2 - June 2016 Report[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_fil…> * Phase 2 - December 2015 Report[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_en_fil…> * Phase 1 - August 2015 Report[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__whois.icann.org_sites_…> [PDF, 1.44 MB] * Pilot Study Report[whois.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__whois.icann.org_sites_d…> [PDF, 1.5 MB] About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to 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 and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…>.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Launches Gender Diversity and Participation Survey
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 13, 2017

June 13, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Launches Gender Diversity and Participation Survey 12 June 2017 LOS ANGELES - 12 June 2017 - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the launch of a survey to determine current perceptions of gender diversity in the ICANN community and to identify potential barriers to participation. The purpose of this survey is to inform community discussions on diversity, following calls for additional data on this topic. We are looking to clarify perceptions of diversity and equality, leadership, and inclusiveness. We would also like to understand the degree to which barriers such as familial responsibilities play a role. We invite all community members to share their views - please take 10 minutes to complete the survey: * http://go.icann.org/gendersurvey[go.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__go.icann.org_gendersurv…> The survey closes on 8 July. Responses will be anonymous and will be used in accordance with ICANN's Privacy Policy[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. This survey is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Once we have reviewed the survey results, we will share a report with an analysis of gaps, perceptions, and potential next steps. This data will help us identify ways to enhance gender diversity and support broad, inclusive participation. Please email any questions to gendersurvey(a)icann.org<mailto:gendersurvey@icann.org>. Your input matters!

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