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IDN Variant Overview in Buenos Aires
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2013

Nov. 6, 2013

Dear all, Please find the Public Meeting for an overview and update on the IDN Variant Program in Buenos Aires. IDN Variant TLDs Program Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 Time: 16:45-18:15 Room: Libertador C Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Implementing the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 6, 2013

Nov. 6, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-05nov13-en.htm ________________________________ Implementing the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process 5 November 2013 On 27 June 2013<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-27jun13-en.htm#2…>, the ICANN Board approved the proposed amendments to implement a two-panel process for string similarity review in the Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) Fast Track Process. Today, ICANN is publishing a revised version (in redline) of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Final Implementation Plan<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-p…> [PDF, 1.07 MB] that includes the changes required for the implementation of the two-panel string similarity review process as approved by the ICANN Board on 27 June 2013. In addition, ICANN is publishing the Guidelines for the Extended Process Similarity Review Panel (EPSRP)<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/epsrp-guidelines-05nov13-e…> [PDF, 107 KB]. The EPSRP is the second panel of the two-panel process for string similarity review in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The two-panel process for string similarity evaluation in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process will be effective once the appointment of EPSRP panelists is announced by ICANN. Until the appointment of this second panel is announced, the community should take note that requests under the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process will continue to be processed according to the version of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Final Implementation Plan<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-p…> [PDF, 887 KB] published on 4 June 2012.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Launches WHOIS Website Beta
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2013

Nov. 5, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-04nov13-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN Launches WHOIS Website Beta 4 November 2013 Following through on community recommendations for improving accountability and transparency, ICANN has launched the first phase of a new "one-stop" online resource about the WHOIS directory service. This new information website provides a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of how to access existing WHOIS information on who has registered domain names. It also makes it easy to notify relevant parties of a data accuracy issue. Members of the community are invited to view the beta site and provide comments via feedback forms. ICANN staff and the design team will consider all comments and suggestions as we continually improve the site. Previously, it was difficult to get a holistic understanding of WHOIS as information was highly distributed over many different websites. This new website, whois.icann.org<http://whois.icann.org>, will be a centralized location for all WHOIS information, making it easier to learn about WHOIS, raise accuracy issues about WHOIS information and how to contribute to WHOIS policies. ICANN expects to launch an integrated search function in January 2014 as part of the site's second phase. The WHOIS directory service is an essential tool used by many people and organizations every day. Anyone who needs to know who is behind a website, domain name can look it up via WHOIS directory information. Network administrators, registry operators, domain name registrants, governments, law enforcement, consumer groups, and the international Internet community find it crucial. In addition to identifying domain name holders, WHOIS data also allows network administrators and others to find and fix system problems and to maintain Internet stability. With it, they can determine the availability of domain names, combat spam or fraud, identify trademark infringement and enhance accountability of domain name registrants. WHOIS data is sometimes used to track down and identify registrants who may be posting illegal content or engaging in phishing scams. The Affirmation of Commitments requires ICANN to "maintain timely, unrestricted and public access to accurate and complete WHOIS information...." It also calls for a review of WHOIS policy and its implementation every three years to assess its effectiveness in meeting legitimate needs of law enforcement and promoting consumer trust. This new website is the result of recommendations made by the last review panel.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 1 November 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 5, 2013

Nov. 5, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 1 November 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30oct13-en.htm> Bylaws changes are proposed in order to increase availability of technical advice to the Board as well as the effectiveness of the Technical Liaison Group as set forth in the Bylaws. 30 October 2013 ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-29oct13-en.htm> In line with ICANN's commitment to the multi-stakeholder model, a working draft is provided for community discussion and public comment. It proposes a new Vision, reiterates ICANN's existing Mission, and describes five proposed Focus Areas with goals. 29 October 2013 ICANN Names New Chief Security, Stability and Resiliency Officer<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-29oct13-en.htm> Los Angeles, California… John Crain has been named ICANN's new Chief Security, Stability and Resiliency Officer. In this newly created position Crain will assume the responsibilities of Jeff Moss, who announced he is stepping down from his position as Chief Security Officer at the end of the year. 29 October 2013 ccNSO FoI WG's Interim Report on "Revocation"<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-28oct13-en.htm> The ccNSO Framework of Interpretation Working Group (FoI) seeks public comment on its initial recommendations related to "Revocation", defined as redelgations undertaken without the consent of the ccTLD manager. 28 October 2013 UNESCO, ICANN and ISOC to Launch Development of Glossary on Internet Governance for Arabic Speakers<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-27oct13-en.htm> UNESCO, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Society (ISOC) are finalizing a framework to establish an Arabic glossary of Internet governance terms to support engagement in multistakeholder Internet governance processes by Arabic-speaking communities. 27 October 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/sites/default/files/buenosaires48-logo-328x1…]<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/> 17-21 November 2013: 48th International Public ICANN Meeting - Buenos Aires<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/> 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, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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Meeting invitation/ At-Large Briefing Session on ICANN in the internet Eco-System - Tuesday 05 November at 1700 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 4, 2013

Nov. 4, 2013

Dear All, On behalf of Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Session on ICANN in the Internet Eco-System will be held on Tuesday, 05 November 2013 at 1700 UTC (For the time in various time zones click here<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=At-Large+Briefing+…> ) Guest speakers: Nigel Hickson,VP, Stakeholder Engagement, ICANN and Olivier Crepin-Leblond, ALAC Chair This At-Large Briefing Session will provide an overview of ICANN in the internet eco-system, including an update on ICANN/At-Large activities at the 2013 IGF, the UK Multistakeholder Advisory Group and the MAG as well as ICANN’s plans for engagement in the internet eco-system. Participants will be able to ask questions to the guest speakers. The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/khWfAg Adobe Connect Meeting Room: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/r72wrvus01d/ Spanish interpretation will be available upon the request of 3 or more people. If you request interpretation Please email staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff only with your preferred number at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. We look forward to your participation, Kind regards Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Privacy & Proxy Service Abuse
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 1, 2013

Nov. 1, 2013

Dear All, With 13 out of 14 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Privacy & Proxy Service Abuse<https://community.icann.org/x/-xWMAg>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Privacy & Proxy Service Abuse<https://community.icann.org/x/-xWMAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the Study on Whois Privacy & Proxy Service Abuse As at Poll close: Monday 21 October 2013 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 14 · Percentage voted: 92.86 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 100.00 Holly Raiche, Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Natalia Enciso, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Jean-Jacques Subrenat 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Titi Akinsanmi We can confirm that the following members abstained in this vote. For those that have abstained, would you like to provide an explanation of why you abstained? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3493QbuWvqfQ8WjaCdLe6Wss Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>a

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GNSO and At-Large next week calls
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 1, 2013

Nov. 1, 2013

Dear all, Please find hereafter the At-Large and GNSO calls for the week of 04 November. We will update this list as and when calls are added. Monday 04 November 1500 UTC – TTF - https://community.icann.org/x/PRefAg 1500 UTC – IRTP D - https://community.icann.org/x/TxKMAg 2100 UTC – LACRALO BA OC - https://community.icann.org/x/5hefAg Tuesday 05 November 1700 UTC - At–Large Briefing Session on ICANN in the internet Eco-System- https://community.icann.org/x/khWfAg 1900 UTC – ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach - https://community.icann.org/x/2BifAg Wednesday 06 November 0600 UTC – APRALO ROP - https://community.icann.org/x/lRWfAg 1500 UTC – Metrics and Reporting - https://community.icann.org/x/Hg6fAg 1700 UTC – IGO INGO - https://community.icann.org/x/2YJEAg 1830 UTC – AFRALO - https://community.icann.org/x/GhqfAg Thursday 07 November 1200 UTC - Pre-Buenos Aires ICANN Policy Update Webinar - https://community.icann.org/x/fhSfAg 1300 UTC - At–Large Metrics - https://community.icann.org/x/dxCfAg 1900 UTC - Pre-Buenos Aires ICANN Policy Update Webinar - https://community.icann.org/x/fhSfAg Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN News Alert -- Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30oct13-en.htm ________________________________ Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding the Technical Liaison Group 30 October 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 30 October 2013 Categories/Tags: ICANN Board/Bylaws Purpose (Brief): Bylaws changes are proposed in order to increase availability of technical advice to the Board as well as the effectiveness of the Technical Liaison Group as set forth in the Bylaws. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/bylaws-amend-tlg-30oct13-en.htm

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PUBLIC COMMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 30, 2013

Oct. 30, 2013

Dear All, Please note that a new Public Comment on ICANN's Draft Vision, Mission & Focus Areas for a Five-Year Strategic Plan<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-29oct13-en.htm> has opened. The overarching, aspirational "Vision, Mission and Focus Areas" draft reflects priorities identified in Board strategic planning efforts, as well as key themes that emerged from staff and community discussions around external challenges and strategic issues. The draft proposes a new Vision, reiterates ICANN's existing Mission, and describes five proposed Focus Areas with goals: I. Evolving ICANN’s implementation of the multistakeholder approach for coordination II. Developing a world-class public responsibility framework III. Supporting a healthy unique identifier ecosystem IV. Striving towards technical and operational excellence V. Defining role clarity for ICANN in the Internet governance ecosystem At this stage of development, we are seeking general feedback, as well as input on measurable outcomes for these Focus Area Goals: * Overall –Does this draft appropriately outline ICANN's future? Are we missing a strategic element you see as critical for ICANN to address in the next five years? * Focus Area Goals –What specific outcomes or achievements should we target for each of the Focus Area Goals? What quantitative / qualitative elements should we consider in measuring progress / results for each Focus Area Goal? Input will inform a proposed ICANN Vision & Five-Year Strategic Plan that will be posted for public comment from February to March 2014. This approach enables the community to be involved throughout the strategic plan development process<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement>. It also enables us to incorporate some evolving issues and potential outcomes of the Strategy Panels (as appropriate, after community input). Equally important, this approach enables us to incorporate ongoing staff work (especially for some of the newer Focus Area Goals) that will yield additional elements for ICANN’s final strategic and/or operating plans (e.g. prioritization, timing/staging over five years, critical success factors, specific outcomes, resources, and metrics and monitoring). Background information is posted here<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement> and more information will be forthcoming as work progresses on organizational targets and how we get there (the route to achieving the vision, mission and focus area goals). Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ALAC Statement on the Revised Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 30, 2013

Oct. 30, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "ALAC Statement on the Revised Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP)<https://community.icann.org/x/oxuMAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large Revised Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP) Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/oxuMAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 6-November-2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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