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ICANN News Alert -- The ICANN History Project Goes Live
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 5, 2017

May 5, 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-2-2017-05-04-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ The ICANN History Project Goes Live 4 May 2017 LOS ANGELES - 4 May 2017 - ICANN is pleased to announce the launch of the ICANN History Project. The project seeks to preserve ICANN's institutional memory by capturing stories from key figures who helped to shape the organization from its origins to the present day. To get started, visit www.icann.org/history[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_history&…>. There, you'll find interviews with key figures such as Ira Magaziner, former Senior Policy Advisor to President Bill Clinton; Larry Strickling, former Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; Vint Cerf, one of the "fathers of the Internet"; Dr. Stephen Crocker, ICANN Board Chair; and many other major players from ICANN's past. We're presenting the ICANN History Project through thematic tracks so that you can delve into the topics that interest you most. The first track focuses on ICANN's relationship with the United States Government, from the U.S. Government's role in the establishment and development of ICANN to the steps leading up to the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Stewardship Transition. If you want to contribute your own experiences to this project, we encourage you to share your ICANN memories with us. Send us a link to your blogs, videos or pictures via Twitter using the hashtag #ICANNHistory. If you have any questions, please email us at history(a)icann.org<mailto:history@icann.org>.

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Call for Comments: ALAC Statement on the Proposed Fundamentals Bylaws Changes to Move the Board Governance Committee's Reconsideration Process Responsibilities to Another Board Committee
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2017

May 4, 2017

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on the Proposed Fundamentals Bylaws Changes to Move the Board Governance Committee's Reconsideration Process Responsibilities to Another Board Committee is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here https://community.icann.org/x/OcnRAw. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by 9 May 2017 at 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. 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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New Public Comment: Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law: Process and Next Steps
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2017

May 4, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law: Process and Next Steps<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/whois-privacy-law-2017-05-03-en> has now gone live. Public comment will end on 12 June 2017 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-whois-privacy-law-03may17(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-whois-privacy-law-03may17@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/MgjfAw. 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 -- Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling Whois Conflicts with Privacy Law: Assessment and Next Steps Now Available for Public Comment
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2017

May 4, 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-2017-05-03-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling Whois Conflicts with Privacy Law: Assessment and Next Steps Now Available for Public Comment 3 May 2017 LOS ANGELES - 3 May 2017 - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today published a paper, "Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling Whois Conflicts with Privacy Law: Assessment and Next Steps," for public comment. Read the Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling Whois Conflicts with Privacy Law: Assessment and Next Steps[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 159 KB]. This paper is available for public comment through 12 June 2017. Feedback will be incorporated into a report of public comments and provided to the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council for their review and consideration. Comment on the Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling Whois Conflicts with Privacy Law: Assessment and Next Steps[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>. In accordance with the ICANN Procedure for Handling Whois Conflicts with Privacy Law (Whois Procedure)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, this paper opens a review process to gather community input on the effectiveness of the revised Whois Procedure, which was made effective on 18 April 2017. Furthermore, as requested by the GNSO Council, ICANN is publishing this paper to provide analysis of and solicit community input on the practicality and feasibility of the triggers, as well as suggestions for moving forward with the review. Outputs from this assessment and comment process are expected to inform the next periodic review of the procedure. The Whois Procedure has recently been updated, although no ICANN-accredited registrar or registry operator to date has formally invoked the procedure. As a result, this analysis is based solely on community discussions and input received during the previous review[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_draf…> [PDF, 155 KB], which related to allowing for evaluation of an additional trigger for invoking the procedure. It also draws upon ICANN's experience administering other processes where a contracted party is seeking ICANN's approval for new services, or waiving certain contractual requirements, as a point of comparison for the implementation of the procedure. 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 -- Pacific Governments to Enhance Better Participation in Internet Governance Discussions
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2017

May 4, 2017

[ICANN][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-2017-05-04-en[icann.…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> ________________________________ Pacific Governments to Enhance Better Participation in Internet Governance Discussions 4 May 2017 Nadi, Fiji... Government delegates from sixteen Pacific countries recently attended a workshop aimed at overcoming barriers to participating in global Internet governance discussions, such as those taking place within the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) community. The two-day capacity development workshop, themed "Harnessing the Potential of the Pacific GAC Representatives for Better Participation in ICANN," took place on 28-29 April 2017 in Nadi, Fiji. Organized by ICANN, in cooperation with the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Under-served Regions Working Group, it was supported by the Fiji Government's Department of Communications. The 20 government delegates in attendance were ICANN GAC members and represented these Pacific nations: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated State of Mircronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. "ICANN welcomes the participation of all stakeholders, including governments," said Savé Vocea, ICANN's Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement for Australia and the Pacific Islands. "ICANN is dedicated to demand-driven engagement, and we are happy to see that all the Pacific GAC members were present at this workshop, which demonstrates their willingness to be part of the process." Pacific nations face many challenges that inhibit their full ability to participate in global platforms such as ICANN. These include inadequate Internet access and a lack of human resources. During the two-day workshop, the GAC representatives were introduced to ICANN and its policy development process, as well as high interest topics such as Domain Name System abuse. The delegates also learned about issues and working groups that required their immediate attention. Shivnesh Prasad, Director of the Department of Communications, Government of Fiji, said during his opening remarks, "We are really happy to host this workshop. We often feel forgotten as a region in Internet governance discussions. It is challenging for us to participate in ICANN, as we do not have full understanding of the issues being discussed within the GAC." The workshop also included the participation of ICANN ecosystem partners, including the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), which discussed issues relating to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and the Address Supporting Organization (ASO). ### For photos on the capacity development workshop, please visit here[flickr.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.flickr.com_photos_…>. For more information about the capacity development workshop for Pacific GAC representatives, please visit here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 247 KB]. For more information about the ICANN's Governmental Advisory Committee, please visit here[gacweb.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gacweb.icann.org_displ…>. Media Contacts ICANN Liana Teo Head of Communications, APAC Singapore Tel: +65 9765 5500 Email: liana.teo(a)icann.org<mailto:liana.teo@icann.org> Fiona Aw Global Communications Coordinator Singapore Tel: +65 9113 6621 Email: fiona.aw(a)icann.org<mailto:fiona.aw@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 into your computer or other device - a name or a number. 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 and a community with participants from all over the world. 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Draft 2016 African Domain Name System Market Study
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on the Draft 2016 African Domain Name System Market Study 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/lrfRAw. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will start on 03 May 2017 23:59 UTC and end on 09 May 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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ICANN News Alert -- Date Change for ICANN62 in June 2018 to be held in Panama
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 3, 2017

May 3, 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-2017-05-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Date Change for ICANN62 in June 2018 to be held in Panama 2 May 2017 The ICANN Board has approved Panama as the location in Latin America to host ICANN's 62nd public meeting. Previously scheduled for the week of 18 June, this Policy Forum has been moved to 25-28 June to respect the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday celebration. ICANN holds three public meetings each calendar year in different regions of the globe. ICANN Meetings are a central principle of ICANN's multistakeholder model because they provide a venue for progressing policy work, conducting outreach, exchanging best practices, conducting business deals, interacting among members of the ICANN community, including Board and staff and learning about ICANN. Usually comprised of 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 More ICANN meeting information is available here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/>.

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Please Note: Vote Result / (263) Internet Development Initiative (IDI)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 2, 2017

May 2, 2017

Please note the two anonymous votes belong to Tijani Ben Jemaa and Sebastien Bachollet. The votes were incorrectly marked as anonymous in Big Pulse. Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from Internet Development Initiative (IDI), we can confirm that both result is quorate. ******** ALS Application (263) Internet Development Initiative (IDI) Report date: Tuesday 02 May 2017 13:32 UTC ALS Application (263) Internet Development Initiative (IDI) Poll ID: 136487 As at Poll close: Monday 01 May 2017 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Vote Option ID Vote Option Votes % Voters 1 15890055 Yes 14 100.00 Holly Raiche, Andrei Kolesnikov, Alberto Soto, Alan Greenberg, Leon Sanchez, Maureen Hilyard, Harold Arcos, Wafa Zaafouri, Kaili Kan, Seun Ojedeji Ojedeji, Bastiaan Goslings, Javier Rua, 2 anonymous 2 15890056 No 0 0.00 2 15890057 Abstain 0 0.00 ******** You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=49820GqDMESFD6RSTuerfZpQh You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, 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<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D2C390.7B4F30A0]

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Vote Result / (263) Internet Development Initiative (IDI)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 2, 2017

May 2, 2017

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from Internet Development Initiative (IDI), we can confirm that both result is quorate. ******** ALS Application (263) Internet Development Initiative (IDI) Report date: Tuesday 02 May 2017 13:32 UTC ALS Application (263) Internet Development Initiative (IDI) Poll ID: 136487 As at Poll close: Monday 01 May 2017 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Vote Option ID Vote Option Votes % Voters 1 15890055 Yes 14 100.00 Holly Raiche, Andrei Kolesnikov, Alberto Soto, Alan Greenberg, Leon Sanchez, Maureen Hilyard, Harold Arcos, Wafa Zaafouri, Kaili Kan, Seun Ojedeji Ojedeji, Bastiaan Goslings, Javier Rua, 2 anonymous 2 15890056 No 0 0.00 2 15890057 Abstain 0 0.00 ******** You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=49820GqDMESFD6RSTuerfZpQh You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, 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<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D2C38F.924A7AE0]

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Urgent RSVP - ICANN59 Cross Community Sessions
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 2, 2017

May 2, 2017

Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, please see hereafter a list of the Cross Community Sessions scheduled at ICANN59 and attached a summary of each one Attachments: § Topic Proposals Summary § Latest draft schedule (v3.3 also on main ICANN59 page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/johannesburg59>) Alan has made a pre-selection of those he considers as: - non-conflicting - can schedule against - ? TBC Your input is requested. Please send an email to Alan and/or staff (ICANN At-Large Staff staff(a)atlarge.icann.org)<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org)> with any feedback/comments. DEADLINE for feedback is Thursday 5 May at 23:59 UTC. 1. Community Forum on Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments a. Tuesday 08:00-09:00 b. YES to schedule against c. Alan to attend this session 2. Cross-Community Discussion on Next Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services (RDS) Policy Requirements a. Monday Block 4 & 5 | 15:15 - 18:30 b. NON CONFLICTING 3. GDPR: The most important change in data privacy regulation in over 20 years a. Tuesday Block 4 | 15:15-16:45 b. NON CONFLICTING 4. Geographic names a. Tuesday block 5 | 17:00-18:30 and Thursday block 4 & 5 | 15:15-18:30 b. NON CONFLICTING 5. Operational side of ICANN’s OPS Plan and Budget a. Wednesday Block 4 | 15:15-16:45 b. YES to schedule against 6. Rejection Action Petitions … request CANCELLED by ccNSO 7. Tech Day a. YES Schedule against as not a Cross Community session as such 8. Who sets ICANN’s priorities? a. Wednesday block 5 | 17:00-18:15 b. ?? TBC I don’t have any further information on the Thursday session from 08:00-09:00 yet: Porcess Flow Session (TBD) Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella

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