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REMINDER: IMPORTANT Webinar Invitation / At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015: 'Security and Stability'
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 10, 2015

June 10, 2015

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@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<mailto:staff@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<mailto:staff@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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, This is an invitation to attend the seventh Webinar of the At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015 on the Topic of ''Security and Stability". The presenters will be Julie Hammer, ALAC Liaison to the SSAC<https://community.icann.org/x/DIlEAg>, Dave Piscitello, VP of Security and ICT Coordinator<https://www.icann.org/profiles/david-piscitello> and Richard Lamb, Sr Program Manager DNSSEC<https://www.icann.org/profiles/richard-lamb>. This webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 10 June 2015 from 21:00 - 22:30 UTC (90 minutes) . For other times: http://tinyurl.com/oyu62n8 The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/dZk0Aw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Conference IDs: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 http://adigo.com/icann/ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> Thank you. Regards, ************** Estimados todos, Esta es una invitación para asistir a el séptimo Webinar del Programa de At-Large Capacity de construcción de Capacidades - 2015 sobre el tema de " Seguridad y la Estabilidad ' . Los presentadores serán J<https://community.icann.org/x/DIlEAg>ulie Hammer<https://community.icann.org/x/DIlEAg> ALAC Enlace a la SSAC, Dave Piscitello<https://www.icann.org/profiles/david-piscitello> VP de Seguridad y Coordinador TIC, ICANN y Richard Lamb<https://www.icann.org/profiles/richard-lamb>, Gerente Senior del Programa DNSSEC, ICANN. Este webinar se llevara a cabo el Miércoles 10 de junio 2015 desde 21:00 - 22:30 UTC (90 minutos) . Para otros horarios: http://tinyurl.com/oyu62n8 El proyecto de orden del día y detalles de llamadas están disponibles en: https://community.icann.org/x/dZk0Aw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Se proporcionará interpretación en español, francés y ingles. ID de conferencia: EN 1638 ES 1738 FR 1838 Por favor confirme su línea de salida y el número preferido de: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Espacio de trabajo Wiki: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> Gracias. Saludos cordiales, ******************* Chers Tous, Nous vous invitons à participer au septième Webinar du Programme de renforcement des capacités At-Large - 2015 sur le thème de 'Sécurité et Stabilité'. Les présentateurs seront J<https://community.icann.org/x/DIlEAg>ulie Hammer<https://community.icann.org/x/DIlEAg>, Liaison de l'ALAC à la SSAC, Dave Piscitello<https://www.icann.org/profiles/david-piscitello>, VP Sécurité and Coordinateur TIC, et Richard Lamb<https://www.icann.org/profiles/richard-lamb>, Sr. Gestionnaire de Programme DNSSEC. Ce webinar aura lieu le mercredi 10 juin 2015 de 2100 à 2230 UTC. Pour d'autres horaires: http://tinyurl.com/oyu62n8 L'ordre du jour et détails de l'appel sont disponible à: https://community.icann.org/x/dZk0Aw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Ce webinar sera interprété en Anglais, Français et Espagnol. Codes: 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Cordialement, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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: Release of Country and Territory Names within the .KOMATSU AND RICOH TLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 10, 2015

June 10, 2015

Dear All, Kindly note that the At-Large Workspace for the following public comment period has been created: Release of Country and Territory Names within the .KOMATSU AND RICOH TLDs<https://community.icann.org/x/w5s0Aw>. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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IMPORTANT - Thursday 11 June - WEBINARS: Briefing on Final CWG-Stewardship Proposal
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 10, 2015

June 10, 2015

Webinar Details & How to Attend The webinars will be run in an Adobe Connect room<https://icann.adobeconnect.com/si-webinar/>. If you are interested in attending the webinar and would like to receive dial-in details, please send an email to brenda.brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:brenda.brewer@icann.org> and indicate: * The time at which you would like to attend the webinar; and * Your language request (if needed). Live interpretation services are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. Please note that the webinars will be recorded and transcribed. Subsequently the transcripts will be posted on the CWG-Stewardship Wiki here<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=53778352>. [ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-03-en ________________________________ WEBINAR: Briefing on Final CWG-Stewardship Proposal 3 June 2015 Following Public Comment periods in December 2014 and April/May 2015, the Cross Community Working Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal for Naming Related Functions (CWG-Stewardship) has finalized its proposal and delivered it to SO/AC chartering organizations for approval. Chartering organizations will deliberate during the ICANN53 meeting in Buenos Aires, with expected delivery of the proposal to the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) by 25 June 2015. In order to brief the community on the contents of the final proposal, the CWG-Stewardship Chairs will host two identical briefing webinars on 11 June at different times to facilitate participation across time zones. The webinars will take place on: * 11 June from 06:00 - 07:30 UTC (time zone converter here<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CWG-Stewardship+We…>) * 11 June from 13:00 - 14:30 UTC (time zone converter here<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CWG-Stewardship+We…>) Webinars will be conducted in English. Live interpretation services are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. Interpretation services will be provided by advance request only, so please be sure to request language services when submitting an RSVP (details below). Language requests must be received by 9 June in order to adequately resource the webinars. ________________________________ Webinar Details & How to Attend The webinars will be run in an Adobe Connect room<https://icann.adobeconnect.com/si-webinar/>. If you are interested in attending the webinar and would like to receive dial-in details, please send an email to brenda.brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:brenda.brewer@icann.org> and indicate: * The time at which you would like to attend the webinar; and * Your language request (if needed). Live interpretation services are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. Please note that the webinars will be recorded and transcribed. Subsequently the transcripts will be posted on the CWG-Stewardship Wiki here<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=53778352>. ________________________________ Further information For further information about the CWG-Stewardship's work, please see https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg. For further information about the ICG and the IANA Stewardship Transition, please see https://www.icann.org/stewardship

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ICANN News Alert -- The Third Africa DNS Forum to Take Place in Nairobi, Kenya
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 10, 2015

June 10, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-08-en ________________________________ The Third Africa DNS Forum to Take Place in Nairobi, Kenya 8 June 2015 [https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/nairobi-425x282-08jun15-en…] When: 6-8 July 2015 Where: Sarova Panafric Hotel<http://www.sarovahotels.com/panafric/>, Nairobi, Kenya This is the third Africa DNS forum following on the successful forums in Durban, South Africa (2013), and Abuja, Nigeria (2014). The forum is organized in partnership with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN<https://www.icann.org/>), The Internet Society (ISOC)<http://www.internetsociety.org/> and the Africa Top Level Domain Organization (AFTLD<http://aftld.org/>) and will be hosted this year by the Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC<http://www.kenic.or.ke/>), from 6-8 July 2015, under the theme: "The Future of Africa's Domain Name Industry: Opportunities and Challenges" Purpose: The Africa DNS Forum brings together ccTLD registries, registrars, and stakeholders from Africa and around the world to share, learn, interact and discuss ways of how the African Domain Name Space can be improved, by sharing experiences and best practices in the domain name industry at a global level, and of the emerging business opportunities. The Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology of Kenya (MICT<http://www.information.go.ke/>) have endorsed this year's event. Who should attend: Registries, registrars, registrants, ccTLDs, new gTLD applicants, service providers, brand owners, and legal firms More information Register now to secure your place<https://www.internetsociety.org/form/dns-forum-africa> More details are available from the event site: http://dnsforum.or.ke/index.php/home For more information, please email: info(a)dnsforum.or.ke<mailto:info@dnsforum.or.ke> [AfTLD logo]<http://www.aftld.org/> [kenic logo]<http://www.kenic.or.ke/> [ISOC logo]<http://www.internetsociety.org/> [MOIC logo]<http://www.information.go.ke/> [ICANN logo]<https://www.icann.org/>

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Translation of CCWG Accountability Draft Report & Extension
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 9, 2015

June 9, 2015

Dear All, Kindly note that the CCWG Accountability Draft Report has been translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The translated documents are currently posted in the At-Large Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/koU0Aw. Due to the late availability of the translated versions of the proposal, those who are reliant on these translated versions to provide input will have the ability to submit their comments until 12 June at 23:59 UTC. For these submissions, the CCWG-Accountability requires a covering note explaining that the comments were dependent on the translated versions. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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 -- 5 June 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 9, 2015

June 9, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 5 June 2015 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Request for Proposal for Reference LGRs for the Second Level<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2015-06-05-en> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking provider(s) to develop Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for multiple languages (and scripts) for use at the second level, based on a new machine readable formal representation available at https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-davies-idntables. 5 June 2015 Root Stability Study RFP<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-06-05-en> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking one or more providers to conduct a technical study examining the impact of the New gTLD Program (the Program) on the DNS root system. 5 June 2015 Advisory Concerning Registrar Obligations to Provide Data to ICANN Pursuant to Section 3.4.3 of the 2013 RAA<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-05-en> Section 3.4.3 of the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (the "2013 RAA") requires registrars to provide certain data, information, and records to ICANN upon request and incorporates a procedure by which ICANN and registrars can agree to limitations, protections, or alternative solutions in the event a registrar believes that the provision of such data to ICANN would violate applicable law or legal proceedings. 5 June 2015 Call for Expressions of Interest for 2016 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-06-04-en> ICANN is seeking expressions of interest for leadership roles in the 2016 Nominating Committee (NomCom) - that of the 2016 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect. 4 June 2015 ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to COREHUB S.R.L.<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-04-en> COREHUB S.R.L. ("Registrar") submitted to ICANN a Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request ("Waiver Request") on the basis of Registrar's contention that compliance with the data collection and/or retention requirements of the Data Retention Specification in the 2013 RAA violates applicable law in Spain. 4 June 2015 ICANN Announces New Members Of The Public Interest Commitment Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP) Standing Panel<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-06-03-en> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has selected and entered into contracts with four new members of the Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP) Standing Panel. 3 June 2015 WEBINAR: Briefing on Final CWG-Stewardship Proposal<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-03-en> Following Public Comment periods in December 2014 and April/May 2015, the Cross Community Working Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal for Naming Related Functions (CWG-Stewardship) is working to finalize its proposal and aims to deliver it to SO/AC chartering organizations by 11 June. 3 June 2015 Draft Report: Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-01-en> The purpose of this Public Comment posting is to request community feedback on the Draft Report issued by Westlake Governance Limited (Westlake) on the Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). 1 June 2015 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [Buenos Aires Logo]21-25 June 2015: 53rd International Public ICANN Meeting - Buenos Aires<http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> ICANN Five-Year Operating Plan: FY2016 - FY2020<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/opplan.htm>

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Update 1 GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 08-12 June 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 8, 2015

June 8, 2015

Hello All, Update 1: Wednesday added 21:00 UTC At-Large Capacity Building Webinar - Security and Stability Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 08-12 June 2015 Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 08 June 2015 14:00 UTC: GNSO New gTLDs Subsequent Rounds Discussion Group https://community.icann.org/x/OrXhAg 17:00 UTC: At-Large RALO Secretariats teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/55g0Aw 19:00 UTC: (GNSO) Cross-Community Working Group on Use of Country/Territory Names as TLDs Home https://community.icann.org/x/X7XhAg 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Showcase Organizing Committee Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/xpU0Aw Tuesday 09 June 2015 06:00 UTC: CCWG Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 13:00 UTC: GNSO Translation & Transliteration of Contact information PDP WG https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag 14:00 UTC: At-Large Ad-hoc WG on IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/IZk0Aw 17:00 UTC: CWG IANA Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 20:00 UTC: GNSO DMPM https://community.icann.org/x/myt-Ag Wednesday 10 June 2015 11:00 UTC: CCWG ACCT Stress Test WG https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 16:00 UTC: GNSO IGO INGO Curative Rights PDP WG https://community.icann.org/x/37rhAg 18:30 UTC: At-Large AFRALO Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/npQ0Aw 21:00 UTC: CCWG ACCT WP 2 https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 21:00 UTC: At-Large Capacity Building Webinar - Security and Stability https://community.icann.org/x/dZk0Aw Thursday 11 June 2015 06:00 UTC: CWG IANA Stewardship Webinar https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 11:00 UTC: CWG IANA Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 13:00 UTC: GNSO Translation & Transliteration of Contact information PDP WG https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag 13:00 UTC: CWG IANA Stewardship Webinar https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 18:00 UTC CCWG Accountability WP1 https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg Friday 12 June 2015 None Please confirm your dial-out requests For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship and CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) - Proposed Accountability Enhancements (Work Stream 1)
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 6, 2015

June 6, 2015

Dear All, Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) - Proposed Accountability Enhancements (Work Stream 1) <https://community.icann.org/x/koU0Aw> .² Please note that only the 15 ALAC members will cast votes in this poll. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) - Proposed Accountability Enhancements (Work Stream 1) <https://community.icann.org/x/koU0Aw> " for the communication to relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) - Proposed Accountability Enhancements (Work Stream 1) Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/koU0Aw> . Please note that the poll will be open from 06-June-2015 23:59 UTC to 11-June-2015 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- Request for Proposal for Reference LGRs for the Second Level
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 6, 2015

June 6, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2015-06-05-en ________________________________ Request for Proposal for Reference LGRs for the Second Level 5 June 2015 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking provider(s) to develop Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for multiple languages (and scripts) for use at the second level, based on a new machine readable formal representation available at https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-davies-idntables. In the new gTLD program, during Pre-Delegation Testing (PDT) ICANN has noted a large number of IDN table submissions. The IDN tables submitted by the new gTLD registries varied in the repertoire of characters included and the contextual rules. In order to improve consistency of testing and stability of registry operations of new gTLDs, ICANN has approved the development of reference LGRs for the second level for use in Pre-Delegation Testing (PDT) and the Registry Service Evaluation Process (RSEP). These tables will be developed based on authoritative sources, validated by experts and then finalized based on community feedback. Once finalized, these will be published openly by ICANN. ICANN intends to use these reference LGRs for the second level for internal operations and will make them available for the community. For additional information and instructions for submitting responses please click here<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/reference-lgr-second-level-rfp-…> [ZIP, 974 KB]. Proposals should be submitted to ReferenceLGR2ndLevel-RFP(a)icann.org<mailto:ReferenceLGR2ndLevel-RFP@icann.org> by 23:59 UTC on the deadline provided below. RFP timeline at a glance: Activity Dates RFP released to providers on 5 June, 2015 Participants provide an intent to bid email 12 June 2015 by 23:59 UTC Participants submit any questions to ICANN 12 June 2015 by 23:59 UTC ICANN responds to participant questions by 19 June 2015 Provider RFP proposals due by 30 June, 2015 by 23:59 UTC Preliminary evaluation of responses 8 July 2015 Target for participant presentations (finalists) Week of 13 July 2015 Target for Final evaluations and selection of provider (includes contracting and award to participant) Weeks of 20 July & 27 July 2015 Estimated start of implementation 15 August, 2015 Batch 1 Delivery to ICANN 15 November, 2015 Public Comment Report on Batch 1 to ICANN 30 January, 2016 Batch 1 Final Delivery to ICANN 1 March, 2016 Batch 2 Delivery to ICANN 1 February, 2015 Public Comment Report on Batch 2 to ICANN 1 April, 2016 Batch 2 Final Delivery to ICANN 1 May, 2016

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ICANN News Alert -- Advisory Concerning Registrar Obligations to Provide Data to ICANN Pursuant to Section 3.4.3 of the 2013 RAA
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 5, 2015

June 5, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-05-en ________________________________ Advisory Concerning Registrar Obligations to Provide Data to ICANN Pursuant to Section 3.4.3 of the 2013 RAA 5 June 2015 Section 3.4.3 of the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (the "2013 RAA") requires registrars to provide certain data, information, and records to ICANN upon request and incorporates a procedure by which ICANN and registrars can agree to limitations, protections, or alternative solutions in the event a registrar believes that the provision of such data to ICANN would violate applicable law or legal proceedings. Several registrars have requested clarification from ICANN regarding the 2013 RAA's procedure for discussing and agreeing on appropriate limitations, protections, or alternative solutions for production of data, information, or records requested by ICANN. In particular, registrars have told ICANN that meaningful discussions of potentially relevant legal issues require that ICANN identify (i) the purposes for which ICANN is requesting such data, information, or records; (ii) how ICANN intends to use such data, information, or records; and (iii) duration for which ICANN intends to retain such data, information, or records.1<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-05-en#foot1> The following advisory outlines the relevant provisions of the 2013 RAA and explains the steps that ICANN will take upon a registrar's request if ICANN seeks access to data, information, or records pursuant to Section 3.4.3 of the 2013 RAA. Relevant Provisions of the 2013 RAA Section 3.4.3 of the 2013 RAA provides: 3.4.3 During the Term of this Agreement and for two (2) years thereafter, Registrar shall make the data, information and records specified in this Section 3.4 available for inspection and copying by ICANN upon reasonable notice. In addition, upon reasonable notice and request from ICANN, Registrar shall deliver copies of such data, information and records to ICANN in respect to limited transactions or circumstances that may be the subject of a compliance-related inquiry; provided, however, that such obligation shall not apply to requests for copies of the Registrar's entire database or transaction history. Such copies are to be provided at Registrar's expense. In responding to ICANN's request for delivery of electronic data, information and records, Registrar may submit such information in a format reasonably convenient to Registrar and acceptable to ICANN so as to minimize disruption to the Registrar's business. In the event Registrar believes that the provision of any such data, information or records to ICANN would violate applicable law or any legal proceedings, ICANN and Registrar agree to discuss in good faith whether appropriate limitations, protections, or alternative solutions can be identified to allow the production of such data, information or records in complete or redacted form, as appropriate. ICANN shall not disclose the content of such data, information or records except as expressly required by applicable law, any legal proceeding or Specification or Policy. Procedure for Data To Be Made Available to ICANN 1. If, pursuant to Section 3.4.3, ICANN provides notice to a registrar requiring that (1) data, information, or records be made available to ICANN for inspection or copying; or (2) that data, information or records be delivered to ICANN, the registrar may request, in writing (with email deemed sufficient), that ICANN provide a written description specifying to a reasonable extent: (a) the data, information, and records that are the subject of the request; and (b) the purpose, including identification of the transfers envisaged to third parties and the purpose of such transfer, for which ICANN maintains that access to or a copy of the data, information, and records is necessary (the "Access Purpose Description"). 2. ICANN will, upon the written request of the registrar, provide the registrar with the Access Purpose Description in writing (with email deemed sufficient). With respect to the purpose, ICANN is limited to one or more of the purposes described in the draft document "Description of 2013 RAA Data Retention Specification data elements and potentially legitimate purposes for collection/retention" that was posted on 21 March 2014 (the "Description") as it may be modified by ICANN from time to time. Any future changes to the Description must be in line with the law and regulations applicable to the registrars, including but not limited to rules on the processing of data for purposes which are not incompatible with the legitimate purpose for which the data were originally collected. ICANN will work in good faith to agree with the Registrar on appropriate levels of data protection, if applicable, and, respecting any safeguards necessary to achieve this purpose (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, if appropriate). 3. If an Access Purpose Description is requested by a registrar and provided by ICANN, ICANN will not process or use the data, information, and records for any purpose other than those stated in the Access Purpose Description. This does not exclude ICANN from issuing a further Access Purpose Description, referring to one or more purposes listed in the Description, if another purpose becomes relevant with respect to such data, information, and records and is in line with the law and regulations applicable to the registrars, including but not limited to rules on the processing of data for purposes which are not incompatible with the legitimate purpose for which the data were originally collected. As provided in Section 3.4.3 of the 2013 RAA, ICANN will not disclose the content of such data, information, or records to a third party except as expressly required by applicable law; any legal proceeding; or Specification or Policy (as defined in the 2013 RAA) in line with the law and regulations applicable to the registrars, including but not limited to rules on the processing of data for purposes which are not incompatible with the legitimate purpose for which the data were originally collected; and, to the extent applicable, in line with any "onward transfer requirements" safeguards to which ICANN has stipulated to ensure appropriate levels of data protection on part of ICANN (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, if appropriate). If ICANN is required to disclose the content of the data, information or records in accordance with the preceding sentence, it will immediately notify the registrar involved in writing (with email deemed sufficient) of the grounds for the order or requirement, the party to whom the data must be disclosed and the stated purpose of the disclosure, as well as the legal means available to oppose such disclosure, if and to the extent stated in the order or requirement, unless and to the extent such notification is expressly prohibited by law or court order. 4. ICANN will delete the data, information, and records if and when they are no longer required for the purpose(s) stated in the Access Purpose Description(s), subject to adherence to any retention requirements mandated by law, if any. If a registrar believes that the provision of any such data, information, or records to ICANN would violate applicable law or any legal proceedings, any ensuing good faith discussions between ICANN and the registrar will take into consideration the purposes set forth in the Access Purpose Description provided by ICANN. In those good faith discussions, ICANN would take into account, without limitation any legal opinion submitted by the registrar from a nationally recognized law firm in the applicable jurisdiction and, in particular, the rulings or guidance provided by a national or EU governmental body of competent jurisdiction including relevant data protection authorities, as well as the requirement of Section 3.7.2 2013 RAA that registrar shall abide by applicable laws and governmental regulations. If good faith discussions are ongoing between ICANN and the registrar as indicated above, ICANN would refrain from commencing a compliance procedure against the registrar for breach of Section 3.4.3 of the 2013 RAA for a reasonable period of time with the goal of allowing the good faith discussions to facilitate a resolution. ________________________________ 1<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-05-en#note1>In discussions with ICANN, most registrars have acknowledged that legitimate purposes exist for the retention of the data elements specified in Articles 1.1 and 1.2 of the Data Retention Specification (the "Specification") of 2013 RAA, but some registrars have called for clarification of the 2013 RAA's process for ICANN's request for data from a registrar to ensure a compatible use of the data, which is not addressed by the waiver process described in the Specification.

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