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APRALO: Meet the Candidates call
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

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Fwd: [Ge-list] Sign-On Letter Regarding India’s Income Tax Bill 2025 - Deadline May 10th
by Charles Mok (gmail) April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Setu Bandh Upadhyay via GE-list <ge-list(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM Subject: [Ge-list] Sign-On Letter Regarding India’s Income Tax Bill 2025 - Deadline May 10th To: ge-list(a)elists.isoc.org <ge-list(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: Gayatri Malhotra <gayatri(a)internetfreedom.in> Dear Members of the Global Encryption Coalition, Hope this email finds you well. Earlier this year, Indian Government has introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025. Among the tax reform provisions, the bill also contains serious implications for privacy and a significant threat to encryption in the name of curbing tax evasion. Th Bill authorizes tax officials to access locked physical and digital spaces, including encrypted systems, to search for any undisclosed income. In light of this, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has led the draft of a joint letter to the select committee in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament) is currently examining the proposed tax bill. We welcome and encourage sign-on from your respected organization within the next 10 days. You can sign on the joint letter here <https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/da713269ee37418fa3cb52e3b331453c>. You can read more about the bill in this explainer <https://internetfreedom.in/iff-writes-to-the-select-committee-to-review-the…>. For any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or IFF. Thank you. Best regards, Setu *Setu Bandh Upadhyay*, Senior Advisor - Policy & Advocacy upadhyay(a)isoc.org | Current Time Zone: (UTC+05:30) [image: A picture containing text, sign Description automatically generated] -- GE-list mailing list GE-list(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/ge-list

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RECORDED / Nomination reg.
by Yesim Saglam April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear Priyatosh, Thank you for sending your SoI. Well received and posted on relevant Wiki Election pages. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: Priyatosh Jana <priyatoshjana(a)gmail.com> Date: 30 April 2025 Wednesday at 12:20 To: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, "apac-discuss(a)icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: Nomination reg. Dear Yesim and all, I am sharing my Statement of Interest and the PDF of SOI is attached herewith for your kind perusal. Dear APRALO Community, I want to start by thanking my nominator and supporter for graciously considering me for the vice chair position of APRALO. It is a privilege to have been given consideration for such an esteemed position. I am honoured to accept the nomination for the position of APRALO vice chair and humbly ask for your electoral support. My responsibilities include being the vice president of membership for the ISOC India Kolkata Chapter and teaching computer science and engineering (cyber security) as an assistant professor. I hold a continuing doctorate in engineering along with three master's degrees in science and technology. The application of AI, especially Deep Learning, to the field of cyber security is the focus of my present research. I am an ICANN fellowship recipient, an ISOC Ambassador to the IGF, IETF, APrIGF, inSIG, and NASIG, and a member of ALAC to another ICANN Subcommittee WG. As an At-Large Ambassador, I was selected and trained at the At-Large III Summit (ATLAS III). My extensive background in a variety of working groups and selection committees at ICANN, ISOC, and numerous other Internet organizations has prepared me to function well in this role. I have served on the selection committees for the IGF Youth Ambassador Program, Early Carrier Fellowship, Mid Carrier Fellowship to Global ISOC, AASC to APRALO, and the Fellowship Committee Coconvener to APrIGF. I've continuously worked to play a crucial part in maintaining openness, responsibility, ethics, and professional values as a member of selection committees for several organizations. As a technologist, scholar, and civil society activist, I possess the skill set to positively impact the multi-stakeholder policy formation process, and I am excited to apply my diverse pursuits. My vision as vice chair of APRALO: If elected, I pledge to * Supporting the Chair in organizing efficient meetings, tracking action items, and maintaining strong coordination with ALAC. * Encouraging participation among ALSes and individual members by means of inter-RALO cooperation, publicly available updates, and shared opportunities. * Improving youth and newcomer engagement by assisting to demystify processes and create an inclusive, welcoming environment. Through the Fellowship or NextGen programs, many individuals join our community, but they often experience a sense of disconnection. * Ensuring prompt, transparent, and unambiguous communication both inside and outside of APRALO. * Explore potential cross-RALO cooperation options that advance our common objectives as well as promote transparency and accountability. Thank you for considering my candidacy. If appointed, I would assure to the community that, in accordance with APRALO Rules of Procedure (RoP) and ICANN bylaws, I would use my knowledge, experience, dedication, understanding, sincerity, and devotion at the fullest extent possible to build a stronger, more inclusive, and more dynamic APRALO community. Best Regards, Priyatosh Jana On Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram <r.gnanajeyaraman(a)gmail.com<mailto:r.gnanajeyaraman@gmail.com>> wrote: Dear icann At-large staff, I would like to nominate Priyatosh Jana as Vice Chair of APRALO Thanks & Regards, Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram r.gnanajeyaraman(a)gmail.com<mailto:r.gnanajeyaraman@gmail.com> 9750433275 -- Priyatosh Jana Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Haldia Institute of Technology (An Autonomous Institute), ICARE Complex,Haldia,West Bengal,India, Mobile:- [Image removed by sender.] + 91 9002780765

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Nomination reg.
by Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear icann At-large staff, I would like to nominate Priyatosh Jana as Vice Chair of APRALO Thanks & Regards, *Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram* r.gnanajeyaraman(a)gmail.com 9750433275

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APRALO Monthly Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4dkfad35 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KgDtDg<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/l4DzCg> APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ***ZOOM ONLY*** Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94393906321?pwd=0E2t156ksJsxzrESHDuBoaDGFGDSyg.1 Password: APRA15MAY* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: 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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RECORDED / 2025 At Large Leadership Call nomination (Justine Chew)
by Yesim Saglam April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Dear Justine, Thank you for sending your SoI. Well received and posted on relevant Election Wiki pages. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> Date: 28 April 2025 Monday at 07:08 To: Yesim Saglam <yesim.nazlar(a)icann.org>, APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Ashirwad Tripathy <ashirwadtripathy(a)gmail.com>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: RECORDED / 2025 At Large Leadership Call nomination (Justine Chew) Dear all, Yesim, Please find attached my Candidate SOI as requested by Yesim. Kind regards, Justine On Tue, 22 Apr 2025 at 17:39, Yesim Saglam <yesim.nazlar(a)icann.org<mailto:yesim.nazlar@icann.org>> wrote: Dear Justine, Your nomination acceptance is recorded. Please kindly send your SoI for the position. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com<mailto:justine.chew.icann@gmail.com>> Date: 22 April 2025 Tuesday at 07:26 To: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:apac-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> Cc: Ashirwad Tripathy <ashirwadtripathy(a)gmail.com<mailto:ashirwadtripathy@gmail.com>>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> Subject: [Ext] Re: [APAC-Discuss] 2025 At Large Leadership Call nomination (Justine Chew) I am grateful to Ashirwad for his nomination of me herein, the nomination of which I am willing and able to accept. Kind regards, Justine Chew On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 at 14:21, Ashirwad Tripathy via APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:apac-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: Hi colleagues, I would like to nominate Justine Chew for the APRALO ALAC position as she has been very active in APRALO and Atlarge policy work. I have seen her work hard in CPWG and other working groups. I had a chance to work with her closely in the APRALO CIP small team and her hold on policy work and documentation was instrumental in the working group. I am sure her nomination will come a long way for the APAC community. WBR, -- Ashirwad Tripathy Cofounder/President Educating Nepal (EN) www.educatingnepal.org [educatingnepal.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.educatingnepal.org/__;!!PtGJab4!63NJ0…> Tel- +9779841255623 _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list -- apac-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:apac-discuss@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to apac-discuss-leave(a)icann.org<mailto:apac-discuss-leave@icann.org> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org [apralo.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.apralo.org__;!!PtGJab4!63NJ06ssRxv9bT…> _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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RECORDED / 2025 At Large Leadership Call nomination (Justine Chew)
by Yesim Saglam April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Dear Justine, Your nomination acceptance is recorded. Please kindly send your SoI for the position. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> Date: 22 April 2025 Tuesday at 07:26 To: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Ashirwad Tripathy <ashirwadtripathy(a)gmail.com>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [APAC-Discuss] 2025 At Large Leadership Call nomination (Justine Chew) I am grateful to Ashirwad for his nomination of me herein, the nomination of which I am willing and able to accept. Kind regards, Justine Chew On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 at 14:21, Ashirwad Tripathy via APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:apac-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: Hi colleagues, I would like to nominate Justine Chew for the APRALO ALAC position as she has been very active in APRALO and Atlarge policy work. I have seen her work hard in CPWG and other working groups. I had a chance to work with her closely in the APRALO CIP small team and her hold on policy work and documentation was instrumental in the working group. I am sure her nomination will come a long way for the APAC community. WBR, -- Ashirwad Tripathy Cofounder/President Educating Nepal (EN) www.educatingnepal.org [educatingnepal.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.educatingnepal.org/__;!!PtGJab4!63NJ0…> Tel- +9779841255623 _______________________________________________ APAC-Discuss mailing list -- apac-discuss(a)icann.org<mailto:apac-discuss@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to apac-discuss-leave(a)icann.org<mailto:apac-discuss-leave@icann.org> Homepage for the region: http://www.apralo.org [apralo.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.apralo.org__;!!PtGJab4!63NJ06ssRxv9bT…> _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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APRALO April Newsletter is on the way! Send in your updates by 27 April to be featured.
by Adarsh BU April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Dear APRALO Community Members, This is a kind reminder to share any outreach activities conducted by you or your ALS during March and April for inclusion in the APRALO April Newsletter Deadline: 27 April, 2025 Send to: Adarsh (adarsh.bu18(a)gmail.com) and Abhishek Gautam ( ag44av(a)gmail.com) Note: Please do not mark your response to the entire group. Kindly follow the format below when submitting your updates: • Event Name • Description: 150–200 words • Links: Please include any relevant event links • Photograph: Attach 1 image from the event We look forward to showcasing your activities in the upcoming edition! -- *Thanks and Regards* *ADARSH B UFounder & Vice President, ISOC India Bengaluru Chapter,**Founder & Past Chair, ISOC-Rural-Development-SIG,* *Co-Founder & Past Joint Secretary, ISOC India Hyderabad Chapter,* *Adhoc-MAG, Multistakeholder Advisory Group, Youth IGF India* *IETF, ISOC, SANOG, APSIG & inSIG fellow | IIESoc & IEEE memberPH: +91-99162-90062*

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**TODAY 16:00 UTC **CYBERSECURITY AND INTERNET GOVERNANCE ** / Meeting invitation: ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

ALAC & GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing “Regulatory Approaches to Cybersecurity and Internet Governance: Practical Insights on DNS Abuse, Cross-Border Data Access under the Budapest Convention, and the UN Cybercrime Convention” Guest Speaker: Jan Kralik, Programme Manager, Cybercrime Division, Council of Europe Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR7WDJZDX-GXOow [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR…> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our third Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on “Regulatory Approaches to Cybersecurity and Internet Governance: Practical Insights on DNS Abuse, Cross-Border Data Access under the Budapest Convention, and the UN Cybercrime Convention (with Jan Kralik, Programme Manager, Cybercrime Division, Council of Europe)”, scheduled on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 16:00 UTC. This session will offer expert perspectives on regulatory efforts addressing DNS abuse and cybercrime, with a focus on cross-border access to data under the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention and ongoing negotiations of the UN Cybercrime Convention. The discussion aims to provide a practical outlook on current developments at the intersection of cybersecurity and Internet governance. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/2p8nhruu [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2p8nhruu__;!!PtGJab4!5TQE9wG…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EwCJDQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EwC…> Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR7WDJZDX-GXOow [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR…> These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5TQE9wG9K…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!5TQ…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!5TQ…>

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RECORDED / Nomination reg.
by Yesim Saglam April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

Dear Gnanajeyaraman, Your nomination is recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram via APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram <r.gnanajeyaraman(a)gmail.com> Date: 23 April 2025 Wednesday at 15:32 To: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, "apac-discuss(a)icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)icann.org> Subject: [APAC-Discuss] Nomination reg. Dear icann At-large staff, I would like to nominate Priyatosh Jana as Vice Chair of APRALO Thanks & Regards, Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram r.gnanajeyaraman(a)gmail.com<mailto:r.gnanajeyaraman@gmail.com> 9750433275

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