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Statement Necessary? ICANN Strategy Panels
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 12, 2014

March 12, 2014

Dear All, Do you believe that a Statement on the following PC is necessary? Please note that the ALAC are likely to discuss this in Singapore F2F. ICANN Strategy Panels<https://community.icann.org/x/2hLRAg> Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Re: [ALAC] [community] Ariel Liang shared "At-Large ICANN Strategy Panels Workspace" with you
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond March 12, 2014

March 12, 2014

Dear all, just following up on Ariel's note. It is worth knowing that the work of these Strategy Panels will be shared in a session in Singapore, in addition to the recent Webinars. Kind regards, Olivier On 12/03/2014 16:06, Ariel Liang (Confluence) wrote: > Ariel Liang <https://community.icann.org/display/%7Eariel.liang> has > just shared a page with you: > At-Large ICANN Strategy Panels Workspace > <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+ICANN+Strategy+P…> > > Hello everyone, > > I hope your day has been going well. > > Do you think a Statement on this PC is necessary? > > Please note that ALAC are likely to discuss this PC in Singapore F2F. > > Thank you, > Ariel > Also shared with: > alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> > If you are having trouble accessing the link, please copy and paste > the URL below into your browser: > https://community.icann.org/x/2hLRAg > > Sent by Atlassian Confluence > <http://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence> 5.1.5, the Enterprise > Wiki <url.enterprise.wiki> >

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[community] Ariel Liang shared "At-Large ICANN Strategy Panels Workspace" with you
by Ariel Liang (Confluence) March 12, 2014

March 12, 2014

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At-Large IDN Update
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim March 11, 2014

March 11, 2014

Dear Colleagues, This is an update about IDN-related matters in preparation for the Singapore ICANN Meeting: 1. ALAC Statement on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information - The finalized draft statement has been posted on the wiki and will be open for an ALAC vote shortly: https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Translation+and+… - The PDP Working Group on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information will have meetings in Singapore. 2. At-Large IDN Working Group Meeting @ Singapore ICANN 49 Meeting (Wed, March 26th, 5-6pm, VIP room) *Agenda:* 1. Welcome by Co-Chairs (Rinalia Abdul Rahim and Edmon Chung) 2. Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs: A discussion on collaboration and coordination needed for the universal acceptance of IDN TLDs worldwide for the benefit of end users Discussants: Ram Mohan (Afilias), Jothan Frakes (Mozilla), Jordyn Buchanan (Google), Sarmad Hussein (Al-Khawarizmi Institute for Computer Science, Pakistan), Michele Neylon (Blacknight Solutions), Andrei Kalesnikov ( ccTLD.ru) and Edmon Chung (Joint ccNSO-GNSO IDN Working Group) 3. Root Zone LGR Project Generation Panel Development: Language Community Issues - Arabic script community (Sarmad Hussein - KICS Pakistan) - Chinese language community (Edmon Chung - dotAsia) - Japanese language community (Hiro Hotta - JPRS) - Korean language community (Joo Young (Ethan) Kim / YJ Park - KISA) - Cyrillic script community (Andrei Kalesnikov - ccTLD.ru) Please join us for this meeting as there is no IDN Working Group update scheduled for the ALAC Meetings during the week in Singapore. Best regards, Rinalia

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Sam Lanfranco: "Challenges facing ICANN in particular and Internet Governance Stakeholders in General"
by Evan Leibovitch March 2, 2014

March 2, 2014

Hello all, The following has been recently published on the website of The Internet Society Canada Chapter, a NARALO ALS. "Challenges facing ICANN in particular and Internet Governance Stakeholders in General <http://www.internetsociety.ca/lanfranco-icann-challenges/>" Its author is Sam Lanfranco, Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar of York University in Toronto, and also a participant in the Non-Profit Organization Constituency (NPOC) of ICANN. He is also the subject of a series of video interviews on Internet issues<http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEVM0xMLSuCKt5UwU8eQlgA>done by the Chapter. Comments are welcomed but moderated. -- Evan Leibovitch Toronto Canada Em: evan at telly dot org Sk: evanleibovitch Tw: el56

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(DRAFT) ALAC Statement on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information in Response to Working Group Input Request from SO/AC
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim March 2, 2014

March 2, 2014

Dear Colleagues, A draft ALAC statement has been posted on the Charter questions posed by the Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information Working Group on this wikipage: https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Translation+and+… The draft is provided as a basis for discussion. Please note that you need to log-in to enable the comments feature of the wikipage. If you cannot log-in for whatever reason, please send your comments to staff ( staff(a)at-large.icann.org) and they can help you. The draft statement is pasted below for a quick review so that you can decide whether or not to comment via the wiki. Best regards, Rinalia *(DRAFT) ALAC Statement on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information in Response to Working Group Input Request from SO/AC* (Note: The use of the word "transformation" of contact information pertains to the "translation and / or transliteration" of contact information.) *(1) Whether it is desirable to translate contact information to a single common language or transliterate contact information to a single common script* It is important to note that translating contact information to a single common language privileges the users of that language over other users, just as the transliteration to a single common script privileges users of that particular script over others. The choice of one single common language or script does not reflect or support a global Internet community, which is diverse in language and script use. Our preference is to have registration contact information in languages and scripts that reflect the diversity of Internet users. We believe that it is unreasonable to assume that registrants will be able to enter contact information in scripts or languages other than their local script and language. It is possible that some registrants may have the ability to do so, but in principle registrants should not be expected or required to transform their own contact information. In terms of the choice of whether to translate or transliterate contact information, the transformation of contact information to a level where it is understandable to users of registration data may require a combination of both. For example, when transforming contact information, proper names or nouns (i.e., unique names of persons, places, events and things) should not be translated and should instead be transliterated. *(2) What exactly the benefits to the community are of translating and/or transliterating contact information, especially in light of the costs that may be connected to translation and/or transliteration?* The Internet has a global user base. Transformed contact information that is validated to be accurate and useable allows users worldwide to see who are the domain name registration holders and how to contact/reach them. Contact information is used for various purposes by a range of users. The purposes include regulatory/contract enforcement, domain name monitoring and research, domain name purchase/sale, individual Internet use, technical issue resolution, legal action, abuse mitigation and malicious Internet activities (see Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services Report). In cases where harmful Internet activities are perpetrated, the availability of transformed contact information that is accurate and useable facilitates those taking action to protect end users. Moreover, transformed contact information that is validated for accuracy and usability promotes consumer trust in the Domain Name System and is beneficial to the At-Large community. *(3) Should translation and/or transliteration of contact information be mandatory for all gTLDs?* Based on the principle that gTLDs serve global Internet users, transformation of contact information should be mandatory for all gTLDs. *(3) Should translation and/or transliteration of contact information be mandatory for all registrants or only those based in certain countries and/or using specific non-ASCII scripts* If transformation of contact information is to be implemented as a matter of policy, then it should be mandatory for all registrants for the purpose of serving global Internet users. Registrants based in countries and / or using specific non-ASCII scripts should not be discriminated against in the implementation of contact data transformation. Contact information for registrants in ASCII script should also be equally transformed for the benefit of non-ASCII script users. *(4) What impact will translation/transliteration of contact information have on the WHOIS validation as set out under the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement?* No comment. *(5) When should any new policy relating to translation and transliteration of contact information come into effect?* No comment. *(6) Who should decide who should bear the burden translating contact information to a single common language or transliterating contact information to a single common script? This question relates to the concern expressed by the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group (IRD-WG) in its report that there are costs associated with providing translation and transliteration of contact information. For example, if a policy development process (PDP) determined that the registrar must translate or transliterate contact information, this policy would place a cost burden on the registrar.* The decision on who should bear the burden of transforming contact information should be informed by the views of and impact on all affected parties, which would include the provider of the information (registrants), those involved in collecting and maintaining the information (i.e., registrar, reseller, registry) and the range of users that include end users and regulatory authorities/law enforcement agencies. The PDP decision-making rules and procedures for Consensus Policy should apply with input from all ICANN Advisory Committees (i.e., At-Large Advisory Committee, Governmental Advisory Committee and Security and Stability Advisory Committee). *(7) Who does your SG/C believe should bear the cost, bearing in mind, however, the limits in scope set in the Initial Report on this issue?* In determining who should bear the cost, it would be important to consider whether the transformation of contact information is made for general use or specialized use. If the transformation is required for general use, the cost should be borne by the process/entities that collect the information. If the transformation is required for specialized use, the parties requiring the specialized service should bear the cost of contact information transformation. If transformation has general use and is crucial for particular specialized use, then a sharing of costs between those collecting the information and those requiring specialized use of the information could be considered. END

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Fwd: ICANN Future Meetings Strategy Recommendations - Open for Public Comment
by Eduardo Diaz Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

All, The public comment period has opened and is listed under Recent Announcements on the ICANN homepage. See: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/meetings-strategy-25feb14-en.htm -ed [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-25feb14-en.htm ------------------------------ ICANN Future Meetings Strategy 25 February 2014 *Forum Announcement:* Comment Period Opens on *Date:* 25 February 2014 *Categories/Tags:* - Participation - Events/Conferences *Purpose (Brief):* The purpose of this document is to help guide the Community through a proposed new strategy for the structure, purpose and locations of the ICANN public meetings to support broad, informed participation and reflect the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Internet at all levels of policy development and decision-making. *Public Comment Box Link:* http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/meetings-strategy-25feb14-en.htm -- *NOTICE:* This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately.

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Re: [ALAC] [ALAC-Announce] Reminder & dial-outs/ next ALAC monthly call - Tuesday 25 February 2014
by Garth Bruen Feb. 25, 2014

Feb. 25, 2014

Apologies, I will not be able to be present on the call. I would like to see added to the draft statement the following at the end of the first sentence: "... or for selected partners, using a bulk-submission process WHICH IS LIMITED TO 100 PER WEEK." -----Original Message----- From: alac-announce-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-announce-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 2:25 PM To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Subject: Re: [ALAC-Announce] Reminder & dial-outs/ next ALAC monthly call - Tuesday 25 February 2014 Dear all, Please note: there are several items for decision that might require an ALAC vote during the call. I draw your attention to the following Agenda Items: *7. Decision on whether the ALAC should post a Public Comment on n the Issue of Public Advisory Boards - **Olivier Crepin-Leblond and Evan Leibovitch (15 minutes)** * **See: **Draft Statement <https://community.icann.org/x/xwvRAg> *8. Update and Decision on Compliance Issue - Garth Bruen and Evan Leibovitch (5 minutes) * *See ALT Action Item: * * Garth Bruen <https://community.icann.org/display/%7Egarth.bruen>, Evan Leibovitch <https://community.icann.org/display/%7Eevan.leibovitch>, and Alan Greenberg <https://community.icann.org/display/%7Ealan.greenberg>are to work on the issue of the submission, documentation, handling and findings of Compliance investigations They are to develop a draft Statement and present it to the ALAC on the next ALAC call. See: Draft Statement <https://community.icann.org/x/6Q3RAg> Kind regards, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair On 24/02/2014 21:28, At-Large Staff wrote: > Dear All, > > The next ALAC Monthly call is scheduled on Tuesday 25 February 2014 > at > 1500 UTC for 2 hours. > > For other times: > http://tinyurl.com/prac9dc > > The agenda and call details are available at: > https://community.icann.org/x/pg7RAg > > Adobe Connect Room: > http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac > > If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating > your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. > > If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: > staff(a)atlarge.icann.org > > Thank you. > Regards, > > > Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Ariel Liang, Gisella > Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in > support of ALAC > > E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org > > > One World, One Internet > > > > > _______________________________________________ > ALAC-Announce mailing list > ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce > > At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org > _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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ICANN President's Globalization Advisory Groups
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Feb. 21, 2014

Feb. 21, 2014

Dear ALAC, FYI on recent board resolution below. Urgent work on Globalization of ICANN has just been mandated by the board, which is timely given the increased international scrunity and pressure for change. The work is critical and will likely require community input. I hope there is sufficient energy left to go around (there are so many initiatives running in parallel, all drawing from the same pool). Best regards, Rinalia > http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-17feb14-en.htm > > Approved Board Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board > > 17 February 2014 > > > President's Globalization Advisory Groups > > Whereas, the multistakeholder model has matured in response to the many challenges of exponential growth in the Internet, so ICANN must continue to evolve and grow in response to those challenges. > > Whereas, ICANN's mission and responsibilities are to the global community and stakeholders worldwide. > > Whereas, as a multistakeholder organization ICANN must evolve to fully execute its narrow mission, which is to coordinate, at the overall level, the global Internet's systems of unique identifiers, and be in a position to meet new challenges whether operational, policy, political or technical. > > Whereas, in order for ICANN to fully execute its mission as a multistakeholder organization and be in a position to meet operational, policy, political, or technical challenges, there must be an evolution of the globalization of ICANN. > > Whereas, the globalization of ICANN includes, among other things: strengthening and continuing to evolve and improve ICANN as a multistakeholder organization; and contributing as a partner in the Internet eco-system to strengthen awareness and the evolution of multistakeholder Internet governance and cooperation in a manner that ensures the continued flexibility to adapt to emerging issues. > > Whereas, on 28 September 2013, the ICANN Board authorized the CEO to, among other things, "work with other key organizations and leaders to establish a coalition towards the formation of a movement or initiative" ("Coalition"), in order to address increasing concerns regarding the effectiveness of a "global, open, multi-stakeholder Internet governance system." > > > Whereas, the President and CEO has executed the mandate of the 28 September 2013 Board resolution and has helped facilitate a number of activities, including: > > (i) the expansion and launch of a previously announced strategy panel now entitled "Panel on the Future of Internet Governance;" > > (ii) development of and participation in the "1net initiative"; and > > (iii) encouraging the establishment of and support for a meeting on multistakeholder Internet governance that is now likely to take place in Brazil in April 2014. > > > Whereas, on 17 November 2013, the Board approved Resolution2013.11.17.01 directing the President and CEO to continue supporting the three emerging and evolving initiatives and recognizing that ICANN, as part of the Internet ecosystem, is just one of the many participants providing resources and support to the following three initiatives: > > (i) the expansion and launch of a previously announced strategy panel now entitled "Panel on the Future of Internet Governance"; > > (ii) development and participation in the "1net initiative"; and > > (iii) encouraging the establishment of and support for a meeting on multistakeholder Internet governance that is now likely to take place in Brazil in April 2014. > > Whereas, in Resolution 2013.11.17.01, the Board noted that "without strengthening a global, coherent approach to Internet governance, ongoing and emerging issues will not be properly addressed in a collective, collaborate way, which may inadvertently affect the operational unity of the Internet, consistent with ICANN's mandate." > > Whereas, the continued globalization of ICANN must evolve in several ways, including: partnerships in the broader Internet eco-system to strengthen multistakeholder Internet governance frameworks; strengthening ICANN itself, including affirmations of commitments and relationships among the stakeholders; evolving the policy structures to serve and scale to the needs of the global community, and identify opportunities for the future legal structures and IANA globalization. > > Whereas, given the nature and breadth of issues involved with the continued globalization efforts, ICANN has recognized the importance of the timely establishment of groups of Board members to focus on given topic areas, and then report and make recommendations to the President and CEO, and the full Board, for consideration. > > Whereas, as part of its continued globalization efforts, ICANN should establish certain "President's Globalization Advisory Groups" composed of Board members to address the following areas: Affirmation of Commitments ("AOC"), policy structures, legal structure, root server system, the IANA multistakeholder accountability, and Internet governance. > > Resolved (2014.02.17.01), the Board approves the creation of several President's Globalization Advisory Groups in order to support further ICANN globalization. These Advisory Groups of Board members are being set up to provide guidance to the full Board in support of ICANN's globalization work led by the President and CEO. The President's Globalization Advisory Groups will meet with the community during ICANN 49 Singapore Meeting, and around IETF 89, and other community meetings to discuss the ICANN globalization issues. The President's Globalization Advisory Groups will then make recommendations to the Board, which the Board will report during ICANN 50 London Meeting. > > These Advisory Groups will deal with the following topics: > > Affirmation of Commitments ("AOC"); > > policy structures; > > legal structure; > > root server system; > > the IANA multistakeholder accountability; and, > > Internet governance. > > The President and CEO will announce the composition of these Advisory Groups within two days following the posting of this resolution at http://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/globalization-19feb14-en.pdf [see attached]; the President and CEO shall have the authority to change the Advisory Groups and their composition from time to time, without requiring a further resolution. > > > > RATIONALE FOR RESOLUTION 2014.02.17.01 > > This resolution is a continuation of the Board's 28 September 2013 and 17 November resolutions providing ICANN's President and CEO with a mandate to explore how ICANN could coordinate with stakeholders from across the globe to address the pressing issue of the future of Internet governance. On 28 September 2013, the Board directed the President and CEO to work towards the establishment of a coalition to start an effort to form an Internet cooperation agenda, and to do so in a manner consistent with ICANN's mission. Following the September meeting, the President and CEO executed the mandate of the 28 September 2013 Board resolution and helped facilitate a number of activities, including: (i) the expansion and launch of a previously announced strategy panel now entitled "Panel on the Future of Internet Governance;" (ii) development of and participation in the "1net initiative"; and (iii) encouraging the establishment of and support for a meeting on multi-stakeholder Internet governance that is now likely to take place in Brazil in April 2014. > > On 17 November 2013, the Board approved Resolution2013.11.17.01 directing the CEO to continue supporting the three emerging and evolving initiatives and recognizes that ICANN, as part of the Internet ecosystem, is just one of the many participants providing resources and support to the following initiatives: (i) the expansion and launch of a previously announced strategy panel now entitled "Panel on the Future of Internet Governance"; (ii) development and participation in the "1net initiative"; and (iii) encouraging the establishment of and support for a meeting on multi-stakeholder Internet governance that is now likely to take place in Brazil in April 2014. The Board also noted in Resolution 2013.11.17.01 that "without strengthening a global, coherent approach to Internet governance, ongoing and emerging issues will not be properly addressed in a collective, collaborate way, which may inadvertently affect the operational unity of the Internet, consistent with ICANN's mandate." > > ICANN and the multistakeholder model have been exposed to many challenges, and ICANN must evolve to face the challenges. ICANN's mission and responsibilities are to the global community and stakeholders worldwide. To remain accountable to ICANN's mission and community, the Board recognizes that as a multistakeholder organization ICANN must evolve to fully execute on its mission, and be in a position to meet the challenges whether operational, political or technical. > > The continued globalization of ICANN must evolve in several ways, including: partnerships in the broader Internet eco-system to strengthen multistakeholder Internet governance frameworks; strengthening ICANN itself, including affirmations of commitments and relationships among the stakeholders; evolving the policy structures to serve and scale to the needs of the global community, and identify opportunities for the future legal structures and IANA globalization. > > This is an Organizational Administrative Function for which public comment is not required. > end

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Fwd: Letter from Cherine Chalaby re Policy Advisory Board Model
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Feb. 21, 2014

Feb. 21, 2014

Dear all, please be so kind to find the reply from Cherine Chalaby, Chair of the Board New gTLD Program Committee, in response to the follow-up letter that was sent regarding the Policy Advisory Board proposal. Kindest regards, Olivier -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Letter from Cherine Chalaby re Policy Advisory Board Model Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:57:02 -0800 From: Megan Bishop <megan.bishop(a)icann.org> To: randruff(a)rnapartners.com <randruff(a)rnapartners.com> CC: heather.dryden(a)ic.gc.ca <heather.dryden(a)ic.gc.ca>, peter.nettlefold(a)dbcdd.gov.au <peter.nettlefold(a)dbcdd.gov.au>, ocl(a)gih.com <ocl(a)gih.com>, alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca <alan.greenberg(a)mcgill.ca>, evan(a)telly.org <evan(a)telly.org>, Christine Willett <christine.willett(a)icann.org>, cherine(a)chalaby.co.uk <cherine(a)chalaby.co.uk> Dear Mr. Andruff, Attached please find a letter of response from Mr. Cherine Chalaby. Regards, Megan Megan Bishop Board Support Coordinator ICANN 12025 Waterfront Dr., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094 Mobile: +1-310-795-1894 Direct: +1-310-301-5808 /One World. One Internet./

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