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REMINDER & dial-outs? / At-Large Community call: At-Large Board Director Candidates
by At-Large Staff March 5, 2014

March 5, 2014

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number and language channel (EN, FR or ES). ****************** Dear All, On behalf of Tjani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the BMSPC, we would like to invite you to join an At-Large Community call with the At-Large Board Director Candidates, scheduled on Thursday 6 March 2014 at 2100 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/pjosu7n The draft agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and participation details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/qBbRAg This call will have Spanish and French interpretation. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/albdcc/ Conference ID: EN: 1638. ES: 1738 and FR: 1838 http://adigo.com/icann/ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number and language channel (EN, FR or ES). 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

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At-Large BOARD DIRECTOR Question and Answer Workspace now open
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 4, 2014

March 4, 2014

Dear All, On behalf of Tjani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the BMSPC, please find the 2014 At-Large Board Director Candidates - Questions and Answers Workspace (see: https://community.icann.org/display/ABMS/2014+At-Large+Board+Director+Candi…) This Workspace will serve as the mechanism for the At-Large community to ask questions to the 2014 Board Director Candidates and for the Candidates to reply to the questions. The Workspace will be open from now, Monday, 3 March 2014 through Monday, 10 March 2014 at 23:59 UTC. The At-Large community members having a login are requested to ask their questions directly on the wiki. The others may send their questions to At-Large staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) and we will post them on the wiki. The candidates are requested to continuously visit the wiki and answer the questions directly there since they all should have a login. 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>

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Meeting Invitation / At-Large Community call: At-Large Board Director Candidates
by At-Large Staff March 3, 2014

March 3, 2014

Dear All, On behalf of Tjani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the BMSPC, we would like to invite you to join an At-Large Community call with the At-Large Board Director Candidates, scheduled on Thursday 6 March 2014 at 2100 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/pjosu7n The draft agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and participation details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/qBbRAg This call will have Spanish and French interpretation. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/albdcc/ Conference ID: EN: 1638. ES: 1738 and FR: 1838 http://adigo.com/icann/ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org with your preferred number and language channel (EN, FR or ES). 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

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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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CANCELLED - DOODLE POLL/ Next APRALO Showcase OC
by At-Large Staff Feb. 28, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Dear All, This Doodle poll has been cancelled as the APRALO Showcase OC will next meet IN SINGAPORE, on Saturday 22 March 2014 - time TBC. Thank you! Kind regards, Gisella From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Thursday, 27 February 2014 01:11 To: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: DOODLE POLL/ Next APRALO Showcase OC - February 2014 Dear all, In order to schedule the next APRALO Showcase OC call for next week, please be so kind to complete the doodle poll: http://doodle.com/3ssz5qik83dzfv59 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

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Draft report from MSWG for public comment
by Satish Babu Feb. 28, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Dear APRALO colleagues The Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG) was constituted in March 2013 to "...discuss and propose strategy for the structure, purpose and locations for ICANN Public Meetings and conferences, starting in 2015". More information on MSWG is available at: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg The MSWG has released its Draft Report, which is available at the link provided below, for public comment. You are requested to provide your feedback in the workspace. Thanks and regards satish ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 5:58 AM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] CALL FOR COMMENTS: ICANN Future Meetings Strategy To: "ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" < ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the "ICANN Future Meetings Strategy< https://community.icann.org/x/TBLRAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. Information on the Public Comment can be found on the At-Large ICANN Future Meetings Strategy Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/TBLRAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function. 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 > _______________________________________________ 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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NomCom Report Card
by Satish Babu Feb. 28, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Dear APRALO Colleagues Please find the NomCom report card (and translations) for January 2014 below. Please note that NomCom is now accepting Candidacy Applications. The following is the link at which Statements of Interest may be submitted by candidates: https://www.icann.org/en/groups/nomcom/apply You may also suggest a candidate to the NomCom at the following link (Please note that Candidates must complete a Statement of Interest to be considered: a suggestion is neither compulsory nor sufficient for consideration in the NomCom process): https://www.icann.org/en/groups/nomcom/suggest Please provide visibility to these links in your circles. Thanks and regards satish ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joette Youkhanna <joette.youkhanna(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 11:54 PM Subject: [2014-nom-comm] January 2014 Report Card Posted To: "2014-nom-comm(a)icann.org" <2014-nom-comm(a)icann.org> Hi All, The January 2014 Report (English and translations) have been posted on NomCom's webpage at: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/nomcom/2014/report-cards. All the best, Joette _______________________________________________ 2014-nom-comm mailing list 2014-nom-comm(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/2014-nom-comm

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DOODLE POLL/ Next APRALO Showcase OC - February 2014
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 27, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

Dear all, In order to schedule the next APRALO Showcase OC call for the first week of February 2014, please be so kind to complete the doodle poll: http://doodle.com/ergik87pbg896z9n Details of the call will be sent closer to the time. 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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APRALO February Monthly call updates
by Siranush Vardanyan Feb. 26, 2014

Feb. 26, 2014

Dear APRALO members, First of all, I would like to thank all those who were present at today's monthly call. For those who were not able to make it, some updates are below for your attention: 1. February monthly report is posted in the Wiki space, which you can find at: - https://community.icann.org/display/APRALO/APRALO+Monthly+Reports+2014 Here you can find the updates of the activities, conducted by APRALO members during February month, including the final MOUs with APTLD and APNIC to be officially signed in Singapore, updates from Metrics Committee (provided by Maureen), updates from participation at APRICOT 2014 in Malaysia (provided by Cheryl), updates from Multistakeholder forum to be conducted in Singapore (provided by Holly), updates from APRALO ROP WG (provided by Cheryl) and updates from Singapore Showcase preparatory works (provided by Silvia and myself), as well as Briefing on current ALAC consultations and initiatives / Materials for public comments comments (provided by Olivier, and the links for each initiatives is posted in APRALO Feb. meeting agenda at https://community.icann.org/display/APRALO/APRALO+Monthly+2014-02-25) 2. Current issues to be followed up: a) I would like to thank all those who volunteered for ATLAS II different WGs and ask for more volunteers to support in the summit preparatory works. Olivier Crepin- Leblond, Eduardo Diaz and Carlos Dionisos Aguirre are invited to participate in the next APRALO monthly meeting in Singapore on March 26nd to provide more details for the upcoming ATLAS II Summit in London. b) CROPP requests and FY15 budget special projects requests - You are welcome to submit to RALO leadership's attention requests to be included. Please, sent you requests to me for FY15 budget requests by March 4, 2014, and for CROPP requests to APRALO members of this committee - Ali and Cheryl. c) ALS Spotlight - We need volunteers from ALSs to have the opportunity to do a presentation of their ALS to the whole APRALO community during the next monthly calls (in March, April and May). Those who would like to make a presentation, please, send a note to me at siranush_vardanyan(a)hotmail.com. Please, note, that next APRALO monthly call will take place in Singapore (f2f), on March 26, at 08:00-09:00 local time. Looking forward to seeing many of you in person in Singapore and thank you once again for your cooperation. Sincerely, SiranushAPRALO Acting Chair

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Conference: ICANN and Global Internet Governance: The Road to Sao Paulo, and Beyond, Singapore 21 March 2014
by Adam Peake Feb. 26, 2014

Feb. 26, 2014

On Friday 21 March, Singapore, the NonCommercial Users Constituency (NCUC) will hold a meeting to discuss the main topics to be addressed at the NETmundial conference in São Paulo. An opportunity for cross-community dialogue about this important upcoming Internet governance event. Details in the email below. I hope APRALO members will be able to participate in this meeting. Please register for onsite or remote participation (lunch will be provided and an evening reception held for those able to attend in person.) Details about the agenda and registration: http://www.ncuc.org/singapore2014/ And the Conference Program: http://www.ncuc.org/singapore2014/programme/ Thanks, Adam Begin forwarded message: > From: William Drake <wjdrake(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 26, 2014 11:39:47 AM GMT+09:00 > To: at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > Subject: [At-Large] Conference: ICANN and Global Internet Governance: The Road to Sao Paulo, and Beyond, Singapore 21 March 2014 > Reply-To: At-Large Worldwide <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > > Hello, > > If interested, please see the below. Apologies if you receive this from more than one mail list. > > ------ > > "ICANN and Global Internet Governance: The Road to São Paulo, and Beyond" > > A conference to be held on Friday 21 March 2014 at the ICANN 49 meeting venue, the Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, in the Olivia Room, from 10:00 to 18:00. > > Organized by the NonCommercial Users Constituency (NCUC) of the Generic Names Supporting Organization, with the generous support of ICANN. > > Logistical information, conference registration (important!) and the program are now online at http://www.ncuc.org/singapore2014/ > > We very much want this to be an inclusive cross-community dialogue, so we hope people will consider attending, either in person or remotely, and please do share this with potentially interested colleagues. We are compiling some background materials related to the session topics for addition to the web site, and personal/organizational written inputs would be very much welcome. > > > Overview of the meeting > > 10:00-10:15 Welcome and Overview > 10:15-10:45 Update on the Sao Paulo Meeting > 10:45-12:00 Panel 1 - Setting the Scene: Overview of Recent Agenda-Setting Initiatives > 12:00-13:00 Lunch > 13:00-14:15 Panel 2 - Internet Governance Principles > 14:15-15:45 Panel 3 - Roadmap for Ecosystem Evolution: Globalization > 15:45-16:00 Coffee break > 16:00-17:30 Panel 4 - Roadmap for Ecosystem Evolution: Institutional Innovation > 17:15-17:45 Keynote Assessment by Larry Strickling, > Asst. Secretary of Commerce, Government of the United States > 17:45-18:00 Concluding Observations > 18:00-19:30 Reception with Fadi Chehadé, CEO of ICANN > > > Thanks, > > Bill > > > *********************************************** > William J. Drake > International Fellow & Lecturer > Media Change & Innovation Division, IPMZ > University of Zurich, Switzerland > Chair, Noncommercial Users Constituency, > ICANN, www.ncuc.org > william.drake(a)uzh.ch (direct), wjdrake(a)gmail.com (lists), > www.williamdrake.org > *********************************************** > _______________________________________________ > At-Large mailing list > At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large > > At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org

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