ICANN Adds Urgent Requests Requirement to Registration Data Policy
FYI -- https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-adds-urgent-requests-re... As of 12 May 2026, the ICANN Registration Data Policy <https://www.icann.org/en/contracted-parties/consensus-policies/registration-...> has been updated to include requirements for *ICANN contracted parties to respond within 24 hours to urgent requests for the lawful disclosure of generic top-level domain nonpublic registration data from authenticated requestors*. Urgent requests include situations that pose an imminent threat to life, of serious bodily injury, to critical infrastructure, or of child exploitation where disclosure of data is necessary in combatting or addressing the threat. *The urgent request policy language will not go into effect until an authentication mechanism for law enforcement is implemented.* Discussion about development of an authentication mechanism is currently in process in the Governmental Advisory Committee's Public Safety Working Group. ICANN has participated in these conversations with law enforcement, GNSO stakeholder groups, and members of civil society to understand the available tools, technologies, and desired features for an authentication mechanism. *ICANN org is developing a proof-of-concept test with law enforcement experienced in authentication, such as Interpol and the FBI*. This testing will help ICANN and the community develop requirements for identity providers. *This work will also support a long-term solution for requesting nonpublic registration data, once supplemental policy recommendations for the System for Standardized/Access Disclosure are finalized.* Kind regards, Justine
Justine, Thank you for your email. From my perspective the information you have shared is timely, helpful, and important. Murray McKercher On Sat, May 16, 2026, 2:13 a.m. Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann@gmail.com> wrote:
FYI --
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-adds-urgent-requests-re...
As of 12 May 2026, the ICANN Registration Data Policy <https://www.icann.org/en/contracted-parties/consensus-policies/registration-...> has been updated to include requirements for *ICANN contracted parties to respond within 24 hours to urgent requests for the lawful disclosure of generic top-level domain nonpublic registration data from authenticated requestors*. Urgent requests include situations that pose an imminent threat to life, of serious bodily injury, to critical infrastructure, or of child exploitation where disclosure of data is necessary in combatting or addressing the threat. *The urgent request policy language will not go into effect until an authentication mechanism for law enforcement is implemented.*
Discussion about development of an authentication mechanism is currently in process in the Governmental Advisory Committee's Public Safety Working Group. ICANN has participated in these conversations with law enforcement, GNSO stakeholder groups, and members of civil society to understand the available tools, technologies, and desired features for an authentication mechanism. *ICANN org is developing a proof-of-concept test with law enforcement experienced in authentication, such as Interpol and the FBI*. This testing will help ICANN and the community develop requirements for identity providers. *This work will also support a long-term solution for requesting nonpublic registration data, once supplemental policy recommendations for the System for Standardized/Access Disclosure are finalized.*
Kind regards, Justine
Thanks for the update, Justine. The new 24-hour urgent request requirement is a big deal. Mutegeki Cliff Agaba Digital Transformation Consultant Internet Society MidCareer Fellow, Member Internet Society, AFRALO, ICANN, UASG and IGF - WGWSP +256 701 800 679 +256 776 800 679 www.mutegekicliff.com [image: facebook icon] <http://www.facebook.com/mutegekicliffagaba> [image: linkedin icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutegekicliff/> [image: instagram icon] <http://www.instagram.com/mutegekicliff> On Sat, 16 May 2026 at 14:33, Murray McKercher via CPWG <cpwg@icann.org> wrote:
Justine,
Thank you for your email. From my perspective the information you have shared is timely, helpful, and important.
Murray McKercher
On Sat, May 16, 2026, 2:13 a.m. Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann@gmail.com> wrote:
FYI --
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-adds-urgent-requests-re...
As of 12 May 2026, the ICANN Registration Data Policy <https://www.icann.org/en/contracted-parties/consensus-policies/registration-...> has been updated to include requirements for *ICANN contracted parties to respond within 24 hours to urgent requests for the lawful disclosure of generic top-level domain nonpublic registration data from authenticated requestors*. Urgent requests include situations that pose an imminent threat to life, of serious bodily injury, to critical infrastructure, or of child exploitation where disclosure of data is necessary in combatting or addressing the threat. *The urgent request policy language will not go into effect until an authentication mechanism for law enforcement is implemented.*
Discussion about development of an authentication mechanism is currently in process in the Governmental Advisory Committee's Public Safety Working Group. ICANN has participated in these conversations with law enforcement, GNSO stakeholder groups, and members of civil society to understand the available tools, technologies, and desired features for an authentication mechanism. *ICANN org is developing a proof-of-concept test with law enforcement experienced in authentication, such as Interpol and the FBI*. This testing will help ICANN and the community develop requirements for identity providers. *This work will also support a long-term solution for requesting nonpublic registration data, once supplemental policy recommendations for the System for Standardized/Access Disclosure are finalized.*
Kind regards, Justine
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