[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 8 August 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 52 in Marrakech<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-08-en> Our current application round for participation in Marrakech next February launches today and remains open until 19 September 2014 with successful candidates announced on the ICANN website 7 November 2014. 8 August 2014 ICG Charter Open for Public Comments<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-08-en> The charter is open for public comment until August 15, 2014 at 23:59 UTC. 8 August 2014 ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to Mailclub SAS<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-5-2014-08-07-en> MAILCLUB SAS ("Registrar") submitted to ICANN a Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request ("Waiver Request") pursuant to Section 3 of the Data Retention Specification of the 2013 RAA, which provides that if a registrar is subject to the same applicable law that gave rise to ICANN's request to grant a previous data retention waiver under the 2013 RAA, a registrar may request that ICANN grant a similar waiver, which request shall be approved by ICANN, unless ICANN provides Registrar with a reasonable justification for not approving such request. 7 August 2014 ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to 1API GmbH<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-4-2014-08-07-en> 1API GmbH ("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 (the "Specification") violates applicable law in Germany. 7 August 2014 ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to ingenit GmbH<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-08-07-en> ingenit GmbH & Co. KG ("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 (the "Specification") violates applicable law in Germany. 7 August 2014 ICG Announces Second Conference Call<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-07-en> The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) will hold its next conference call on 19 August 2014, 12:00-14:00 UTC. 7 August 2014 ICANN Grants Data Retention Waiver to RegistryGate GmbH<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-07-en> Registry Gate GmbH ("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 (the "Specification") violates applicable law in Germany. 7 August 2014 GNSO Review 360 Assessment: Participate and Make Your Voice Heard!<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-08-05-en> The GNSO Review is part of ICANN's commitment to continuous improvement, accountability and transparency. It uses mechanisms and measures to maintain public confidence in the viability, reliability and accountability of ICANN. 5 August 2014 You are Invited to Attend the GNSO Review 360 Assessment Webinar!<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-08-05-en> You are invited to attend a webinar regarding the 360 Assessment of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). This briefing will provide the ICANN community with an overview of what the 360 Assessment is, how to participate and how it fits into the GNSO Review process. 5 August 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events 12-16 October 2014: 51st International Public ICANN Meeting - Los Angeles<http://la51.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, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>