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New Public Comment: Proposed ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 9, 2016

Nov. 9, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the ‘Proposed ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy’ has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/anti-harassment-policy-2016-11-07-en. Public comment will end on 12 January 2017 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-anti-harassment-07nov16(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-anti-harassment-07nov16@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 here: https://community.icann.org/x/Qo7DAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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 -- ICANN57 Hyderabad GAC Communiqué
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 8, 2016

Nov. 8, 2016

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-11-08-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN57 Hyderabad GAC Communiqué 8 November 2016 The Governmental Advisory Committee meeting at ICANN57 in Hyderabad has issued its Hyderabad Communiqué. It is available for review[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>.

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VOTE RESULT: Appointment of ALAC Liaison to .mobi - 2016-2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC has completed a vote on the appointment of the ALAC Liaison to .mobi for the 2016-17 year starting at the end of ICANN 57 Meeting in Hyderabad. Question: Who do you support to become the ALAC Liaison to .mobi for the 2016-17 year starting at the end of the ICANN 57 Meeting in Hyderabad (in alphabetical order of last name)? *Wafa Dahmani *Murray McKercher *Abstain As at Poll close: Sunday 06 November 2016 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Options ID Options Votes % 1 15860952 Wafa Dahmani 9 64.29 2 15860953 Murray McKercher 4 28.57 3 15860954 Abstain 1 7.14 == To confirm, Wafa Dahmani has been selected to become the ALAC Liaison to .mobi for the 2016-17 year starting at the end of the ICANN 57 Meeting in Hyderabad. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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 Newsletter -- 4 November 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFaQ…> 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=DQMFaQ…>Week ending 4 November 2016 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Greek Script Community Forms Generation Panel for Developing Root Zone Label Generation Rules[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 31 October 2016 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [ICANN 57 | Hyderabad] 3-9 November 2016: 57th International Public ICANN Meeting - Hyderabad[meetings.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__meetings.icann.org_en_…> 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=DQMFaQ…>. 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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Hyderabad Daily Schedule / Sunday 6 November 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2016

Nov. 5, 2016

Dear All, Please find hereafter information, including the At-Large sessions, on Sunday 6 November. You will be receiving a daily schedule update email throughout the week: ICANN57 Meeting Schedule<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann572016.sched.org_…> At-Large ICANN 57 meeting page (one-stop-shop) - please note these pages will always be updated with the latest information for At-Large sessions https://community.icann.org/x/pQSbAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> (please bookmark this!) Don’t forget to DOWNLOAD the ICANN57 Mobile App: navigate to the right hand side of the main schedule and follow instructions to download the ICANN57 Mobile App. Please find hereafter the At-Large schedule for Sunday 6 November: https://community.icann.org/x/1wSbAw * 08:30-10:30 Cross Community Committee on Accessibility / Hall 1 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cyJ Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall1 * 11:00-12:15 APRALO Monthly call /Hall 1 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cvh Adobe Connect https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall1 LUNCH - 12:15–13:45 Complimentary Lunch is served outside the NORTH Foyer, Ground Level. * 12:30-13:45 APRALO ALS Capacity Building Session 2 / MR 1.01 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cvg Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-mr101/<https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-mr102/> * 14:00-15:00 ALAC & GAC Meeting / Hall 4 Remote Participation:http://sched.co/8cxR Adobe Connect https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall4 * 17:00-18:15 At-Large Regional Leadership Meeting / Hall 1 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cyK Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall1 * 18:30-19:45 Joint APRALO Showcase and Civil Society Networking Event / Hall 1 Program: https://atlarge.icann.org/apralo/apralo-hyderabad57-outreach **************** General Sessions * 15:15-16:45 HIT: Exploring the Public Interest within ICANN’s remit / Hall 3 Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall3/ * 17:00-18:30 DNS and Content Regulation / Hall 3 Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall3/ REMOTE PARTICIPANTS: If you wish to speak during the meeting, please dial into the audio bridge. Details are available hereafter: Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann[adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__adigo.com_icann&d=DQMGa…>/ Conference ID: 1638 If you ONLY wish to LISTEN to the meeting, please follow either via: * audio streaming: Example: click on the session on the main schedule Click on Audio Stream live in your language * Or Join the Adobe Connect room: AC audio in English If you require a dial-out, please email staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. VENUE MAP – attached page 2 IMPORTANT – all information will be on your BADGE as well. Please note these numbers: EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire / Police: 100 Country Code: 91 ICANN Health and Safety Centre (24/7 assistance) * Main Line: +1 424 488 6710 (INTERNATIONAL DIALING) * Local Line: 0 889 720 1205 (FROM LOCAL PHONE) / + 91 889 720 1205 (INTERNATIONAL DIALING) Email: Meeting-Assistance(a)icann.org<mailto:Meeting-Assistance@icann.org> Thank you and if you have any questions, please contact Staff. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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[atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…> [unknown.png] One World, One Internet

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Call for Comments: ALAC Statement on the Middle East and Adjoining Countries 2016-2019 Strategy
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2016

Nov. 5, 2016

Dear All, Wafa Dahmani, ALAC Member from the African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO) and John Laprise, member of the North American Regional At-Large Organization (NARALO) have developed the first draft ALAC Statement on the Middle East and Adjoining Countries 2016-2019 Strategy<https://community.icann.org/x/FInDAw>. 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/FInDAw. 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 07 November 2016 before the At-Large Leadership Wrap Up Session 3 on 15:15 UTC (local Hyderabad time, UTC + 5:30). 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>. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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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Hyderabad Daily Schedule / Saturday 5 November 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Dear All, Please find hereafter information, including the At-Large sessions, on Saturday 5 November. You will be receiving a daily schedule update email throughout the week: ICANN57 Meeting Schedule<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann572016.sched.org_…> At-Large ICANN 57 meeting page (one-stop-shop) - please note these pages will always be updated with the latest information for At-Large sessions https://community.icann.org/x/pQSbAw[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> (please bookmark this!) Don’t forget to DOWNLOAD the ICANN57 Mobile App: navigate to the right hand side of the main schedule and follow instructions to download the ICANN57 Mobile App. Please find hereafter the At-Large schedule for Saturday 5 November: https://community.icann.org/x/1QSbAw * 09:00-10:30 ICANN57 Opening Ceremony / Hall 3 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cyc Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall3/ * 11:00-12:15 At-Large Leadership Working Session Part 9* Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cyD Adobe Connect https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall1 * 12:45-13:45 APRALO ALS Capacity Building Session 1 / MR 1.02 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cwc Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-mr102/ LUNCH - IMPORTANT – venue change for Saturday only: 12:15–13:45 Complimentary Lunch is served in HITEX, exit via SOUTH Foyer, Ground Level. **************** General Sessions * 09:00-10:30 ICANN57 Opening Ceremony / Hall 3 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cyc Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall3/ * 11:00-12:15 HIT: How to do Outreach within each SO/AC / Hall 3 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cya Adobe Connect: Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall3/ * 13:45-15:00 HIT: Mitigation of Abuse in gTLDs / Hall 3 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cyY Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall3/ * 15:15-16:45 HIT: Update on WHOIS - Related Initiatives / Hall 3 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cyZ Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall3/ * 17:00-18:30 ICANN Public Forum 1 / Hall 3 Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cyb Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-hall3/ * 18:30-20:00 Cross Community Working Group on Internet Governance – F2F meeting Remote Participation: http://sched.co/8cwN Adobe Connect https://participate.icann.org/hyd57-MR104 SOCIAL EVENTS: 19:30 – 23:00: ICANN GALA Night<hosted%20by%20Ministry%20of%20Electronics%20and%20Information%20Technology,%20Government%20of%20India> hosted by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India (note additional shuttles after this event on the MAIN Shuttle schedule) REMOTE PARTICIPANTS: If you wish to speak during the meeting, please dial into the audio bridge. Details are available hereafter: Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann[adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__adigo.com_icann&d=DQMGa…>/ Conference ID: 1638 If you ONLY wish to LISTEN to the meeting, please follow either via: * audio streaming: Example: click on the session on the main schedule Click on Audio Stream live in your language * Or Join the Adobe Connect room: AC audio in English If you require a dial-out, please email staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. VENUE MAP – attached page 2 IMPORTANT – all information will be on your BADGE as well. Please note these numbers: EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire / Police: 100 Country Code: 91 ICANN Health and Safety Centre (24/7 assistance) * Main Line: +1 424 488 6710 (INTERNATIONAL DIALING) * Local Line: 0 889 720 1205 (FROM LOCAL PHONE) / + 91 889 720 1205 (INTERNATIONAL DIALING) Email: Meeting-Assistance(a)icann.org<mailto:Meeting-Assistance@icann.org> Thank you and if you have any questions, please contact Staff. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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[atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…> [unknown.png] One World, One Internet

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN FY16 Annual Report of Expense Reimbursement and Other Payments to ICANN Directors for the Period 1 July 2015 Through 30 June 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2016-10-28-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN FY16 Annual Report of Expense Reimbursement and Other Payments to ICANN Directors for the Period 1 July 2015 Through 30 June 2016 28 October 2016 As part of its accountability and transparency processes, ICANN publishes a report in accordance with Article XVI, section 3 of the ICANN Bylaws which provides, in part, that "The Board shall publish, at least annually ... a description of any payments made by ICANN to Directors (including reimbursements of expenses)." "ICANN FY16 Annual Report of Expense Reimbursement and Other Payments to ICANN Directors for the Period 1 July 2015 Through 30 June 2016" is now posted[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 380 KB] and is available to community review.

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ICANN News Alert -- Call for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-10-28-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team 28 October 2016 DEADLINE – Applications to be appointed to the Registration Directory Service (RDS) Review Team are due on 7 December 2016, 23:59 UTC. ICANN is seeking volunteers to serve on the second review of Registration Directory Service (formerly known as the WHOIS Review). Interested individuals are invited to provide the following information, in the template[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> provided: * A biography, detailing relevant work and/or academic experience, as well as subject matter knowledge * Your motivation for detailing your interest in serving on the Review Team and what you will bring to the team.; * Specify the Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC) that you would like to have consider you for nomination. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials to reviews(a)icann.org<mailto:reviews@icann.org> by 7 December 2016, 23:59 UTC. Note that all applications and supporting materials will be published as they are received on the RDS wiki page[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> Limited Scope Proposal Recent discussions among the leadership of the ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees (SO/AC) and the Board Working Group on Registration Directory Service have highlighted concerns with the expected workload and community bandwidth in light of all the WHOIS related activities currently underway. To address these concerns, and to ensure that the RDS Review is conducted efficiently and effectively, the SO/AC leaders are considering a proposal to limit the scope and timeline for this review. The current proposal would ask that the RDS Review Team limit its review to conducting an investigation of the implementation results from the last WHOIS Review Team. More details on this limited scope will be published after the ICANN 57 Meeting in Hyderabad. Selection of the Review Team Under the new Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, each SO/AC will have an opportunity to nominate up to seven applicants to serve on the Review Team. An applicant’s name will only be presented to the SO/AC identified by the applicant for consideration. After SO/AC nomination process concludes, all nominations will be provided to the SO/AC Leaders to conduct the selection process for the Review Team according to the specified expertise and diversity (gender and geographic) requirements from the nominations received, The Review Team may contain up to 21 members, plus an ICANN Board member (designated by the ICANN Board.) Timeline Call for volunteers published 28 October 2016 Deadline to apply for Review Team 7 December 2016 Application processing and SO/AC Review Team Selection December 2016 – February 2017 Review Team selected and announced 23 February 2017 Time Commitment Applicants should be prepared to devote their time to the review process. Review Team work is expected to include regular conference calls (some of which may not be held during business hours in all time zones), and possibly up to three face-to-face meetings, each lasting two to three days. Under the Limited Scope Proposal, the RDS Review Team may be asked to complete its work within six months of its first meeting. Compensation RDS Review Team members will not receive compensation from ICANN for their service on the team. However, travel, meal and lodging costs for Review Team members who participate in Review Team meetings will be reimbursed upon request in accordance with ICANN's community travel support guidelines[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_news_…>. Responsibilities * Participate in creation of charter documents for the Review Team; * Select appropriate performance indicators and benchmarks; * Consider public, community and Board input and incorporate it as appropriate in Review Team recommendations; * Determine whether additional data or analysis is needed and participate in an ensuing provider selection, if necessary; * Provide timely updates to the community on the status of the Review Team’s work; * Analyze findings; * Draw conclusions based on findings, develop useful and feasible recommendations; * Provide guidance on prioritization of recommendations and definition of desired outcomes; * Post the draft report of the Review Team for public review and comment; * Deliver a final Review Team report; and * Designate Review Team members to participate in the implementation planning work that follows the delivery of the final Review Team report Skills and Experience To compose a well-balanced Review Team, ICANN seeks members who, in the aggregate, possess the following skills and experience: * Prior member of the 1st WHOIS Review Team or was an active contributor to its work * Prior member of the Expert Working Group on Registration Directory Service * Familiarity with operation of the Domain Name System (DNS) * Familiarity with WHOIS registrant data collection, compliance, directory service (RDDS) management * Familiarity with Translation and Transliteration of WHOIS Contact Information * Familiarity with ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law * Familiarity with malware and abuse vectors and mitigations, including cybercrime * Familiarity with WHOIS Data Retention Waiver Process Composition of the Review Team, depending on expertise and skills required, will aim to achieve: * Diversity in general, with particular attention on: * Geographic diversity; and * Gender diversity. Desired Attributes Applicants should possess the following professional and personal attributes: * Multistakeholder community understanding * Team spirit, adaptability, consensus-seeking attitude * Willingness to learn * Readiness to contribute * Capacity to reason objectively, putting aside personal opinions or preconceptions * Analytical skills Methodology, Budget & Support ICANN will provide the Review Team with a clearly articulated review budget at the start. Throughout the review, there will be periodic reporting by the Review Team on its progress relative to planned schedule and budget. A clear and focused review scope is expected to assist the Review Team with prioritizing recommendations in order to optimize finite ICANN resources (time and budget). ICANN organizational support will be made available to the Review Team. Support could include assistance with project management; organization of work, documents and activities; as well as sharing of tools and best practices for conducting an effective review. English is the working language of the Review Team. Key communications and documents will be translated in accordance with the ICANN Language Services policies. Background Community-led reviews are an important mechanism for furthering ICANN's obligations outlined in the new Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> that went into force on 1 October 2016. * Ensuring accountability, transparency and the interests of global Internet users; * Preserving security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; * Promoting competition, consumer trust and consumer choice; * Registration Directory Service (WHOIS) policy. These Specific Reviews replace the reviews that were formerly mandated under the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC). The specific objectives for the Registration Directory Service (RDS) Review are to review the effectiveness of WHOIS, and whether its implementation meets the legitimate needs of law enforcement, promoting consumer trust and safeguarding registrant data. The first WHOIS review concluded in 2012 and was conducted under the AOC. The Final Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> from the First Review Team was submitted to the ICANN Board on 11 May 2012, with Board action to approve the report and recommendations, including the implementation plan[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> occurred on 8 November 2012. For more information on the status of the implementation activities arising out of the 1st WHOIS Review team, please visit the WHOIS Implementation Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Additional Materials RDS Call for Volunteers presentation[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> Contact If you have any questions, please contact Margie Milam or Karen Mulberry at reviews(a)icann.org<mailto:reviews@icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Greek Script Community Forms Generation Panel for Developing Root Zone Label Generation Rules
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-10-31-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Greek Script Community Forms Generation Panel for Developing Root Zone Label Generation Rules 31 October 2016 LOS ANGELES - 31 October 2016 - ICANN is pleased to announce the formation of the Generation Panel to develop root zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) for the Greek script. Following the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>, the Greek script community has submitted to ICANN the Proposal for Generation Panel for Greek Script Label Generation Ruleset for the Root Zone[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 79 KB]. ICANN staff has reviewed the proposal including panel composition and scope, to ensure that requirements set forth in the LGR Procedure[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 7.90 MB], and in particular the criteria set forth in the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules, are fulfilled. "On behalf of ICANN we are grateful to the Greek script community for volunteering to develop the Greek script LGR proposal for the root zone," said Sarmad Hussain from the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Program at ICANN. "I also want to thank the Hellenic Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks for coordinating this effort." With composition and work plan approved, the Greek script Generation Panel will start its work on the Label Generation Rules. According to the LGR Procedure, the starting point of any Generation Panel's work is the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR), with its second version (MSR-2[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>) released on 27 April 2015. The full specification of Generation Panel's tasks can be found in the LGR Procedure in particular, Section B.3 "Variant Rule Generation Procedure". "I'd like to take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation for the efforts of many communities towards developing their root zone LGR proposals," said Hussain. "We still have more work to do including organizing script panels for Hebrew, Myanmar, Sinhala and Tibetan. I encourage all interested parties to lend their skills in support of this effort." There are currently LGR efforts underway by Chinese, Cyrillic, Ethiopic, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Neo-Brahmi and Thai communities. In addition, the Arabic, Armenian, Georgian, Khmer and Lao script communities have finalized their root zone LGR proposals[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. The Arabic script proposal has been integrated in the first edition of the root zone LGR[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. Learn more about how you can speak up for your language by visiting the Call for Generation Panels to Develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>. For further information on the IDN Program at ICANN, please visit www.icann.org/idn[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_idn&d=DQ…>. To start a new Generation Panel or to get involved in an existing one, please email at idntlds(a)icann.org<mailto:idntlds@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 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=DQMFa…>.

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