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SAC130: SSAC Comments on Name Collision Guidelines in the Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook
by Matthias M. Hudobnik April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

Dear Colleagues, The SSAC welcomes the opportunity to comment on ICANN's Draft Applicant Guidebook (AGB) for the New gTLD Program: Next Round. Our comments focus on improving Section 6.7 on Name Collisions, with an emphasis on risks arising from collisions between DNS and alternative naming systems (e.g., blockchain-based systems), as outlined in the Name Collision Analysis Project Study 2 Report (NCAP2). SUMMARY OF KEY RECOMMENDATIONS: * Clarify TRT's Role in Initial Assessments AGB §6.7.2 does not clearly state that the Technical Review Team (TRT) conducts the initial name collision risk assessment. NCAP2 indicates TRT is responsible from the outset. _Recommendation:_ Explicitly assign the initial assessment to the TRT. * Enable Pre-Delegation Action on High-Risk Strings Current language suggests high-risk strings are identified only after temporary delegation. NCAP2 supports action based on existing data. _Recommendation:_ Allow TRT to recommend withholding delegation if early analysis shows high risk. * Broaden TRT's Assessment Scope Beyond DNS Data Limiting analysis to DNS logs misses collisions from alternative namespaces that resolve via DNS (e.g., users accustomed to _.wallet_ from blockchain). _Recommendation:_ Permit use of OSINT, qualitative assessments, and external data sources per NCAP2. * Allow TRT Flexibility to Evolve Assessment Methods AGB cites four NCAP2 methods (NI, CI, VI, VIN), but doesn't state whether TRT may adopt new techniques. _Recommendation:_ Affirm TRT's discretion to evolve methods to address future risks. These updates will better align the AGB with NCAP2 and ICANN Board guidance, while improving transparency, security, and technical rigor in handling name collisions. The SSAC appreciates the efforts of the ICANN org and Subsequent Procedures IRT, and we are available for further discussion. Link: https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/security-and-stability-advisory-committe…. Best, Matthias

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HAPPY NEW YEAR
by Vanda Scartezini Jan. 1, 2026

Jan. 1, 2026

Happy 2026!

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Happy Holidays!
by León Felipe Sánchez Ambía Dec. 24, 2025

Dec. 24, 2025

Dear friends, I wish you all who celebrate a Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah and holiday season! May you and yours be well and safe. Big hug León Sent from my iPhone

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Re: Season Greetings! Happy 2026!!
by Vanda Scartezini Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

Dear Friend, An old Portuguese prayer says: What do you want the coming year to bring you? Nothing, I don’t want it to bring me anything. The only thing I want is that it does not take anything away!! That it does not take the roof that shelters me, the plate that feeds me, the blanket that warms me, the light that guides me, the smiles of my loved ones, health as a treasure, work as my livelihood, the warmth of my friends, companionship, hugs, and kisses! That it does not take away dreams, nor the pieces of hearts made of people that I carry within me. I wish a Happy Holiday! 🎄🙏🏻 Wonderful 2026 ❣️ [image.png] Kisses Vanda Scartezini DNS WOMEN Sao Paulo, Brazil + 55 11 98181-1464 Vanda(a)Scartezini.org www.dnswomen.org

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Fwd: [Reviewsccg] Closing out 2025 - Progress update & next steps statement
by Justine Chew Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

*Apologies for any receipt of duplicates due to cross-posting.* Sharing an update https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LQC-KQ on the work of the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Group (RoR CCG). Kind regards, Justine ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alice Jansen via Reviewsccg <reviewsccg(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 at 01:10 Subject: [Reviewsccg] Closing out 2025 - Progress update & next steps statement To: Alice Jansen via Reviewsccg <reviewsccg(a)icann.org> Dear Reviews CCG, As we conclude 2025, a status update has been posted on the wiki outlining current progress and planned next steps. The 18 December 2025 Reviews CCG Progress/Status Update [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LQC…> was circulated to the SO/AC Leaders list earlier today, on behalf of Co-Chairs. Please consider sharing with your groups and lists as well. Thanks! Best regards Alice _______________________________________________ Reviewsccg mailing list -- reviewsccg(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to reviewsccg-leave(a)icann.org

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REMINDER / (EN, ES, FR) Invitation: At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Francais en dessous de l’anglais Español después del texto francés Please join us and spread the word! Unase a nosotros y comparta con su comunidad! Rejoignez-nous et partagez parmi votre communauté! Dear All, The ALAC periodically appoint individuals to represent the interests of the ALAC and the At-Large Community, to act on behalf of the ALAC or to meet other specific obligations, to various bodies within or outside of ICANN. Among such ALAC Appointees are our formal liaisons to the GAC, the SSAC, the GNSO, and the ccNSO. While equally strategic to the ALAC, these 4 Liaisons carry varying responsibilities, often demanding differing knowledge, skills and time commitments, and even the right temperament, to be successful in their respective roles. Whether you just want to better understand the scope of work for these 4 ALAC Liaisons, or are aspiring for selection as an ALAC Liaison in the future, please join us for a series of planned Fireside Chats which will continue into 2026. To kick off the series, two At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew, have been scheduled, to accommodate the various time-zones: * Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 13:00 UTC (60 minutes) * Agenda page with details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> These Fireside Chats form part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Français Chers tous, L'ALAC nomme régulièrement des personnes pour représenter ses intérêts et ceux de la communauté au sens large, agir en son nom ou remplir d'autres obligations spécifiques auprès de divers organismes, au sein ou en dehors de l'ICANN. Parmi ces personnes nommées par l'ALAC figurent nos interlocuteurs officiels auprès du GAC, du SSAC, du GNSO et du ccNSO. Bien qu'aussi stratégiques pour l'ALAC, ces quatre interlocuteurs ont des responsabilités différentes, exigeant souvent des connaissances, des compétences et un investissement en temps variés, voire un tempérament adapté, pour mener à bien leurs missions respectives. Que vous souhaitiez simplement mieux comprendre le rôle de ces quatre agents de liaison ALAC ou que vous envisagiez d'être sélectionné(e) comme agent de liaison ALAC à l'avenir, nous vous invitons à participer à une série de discussions informelles qui se poursuivront jusqu'en 2026. Pour inaugurer cette série, deux discussions informelles avec Justine Chew, agent de liaison ALAC auprès du GNSO, sont prévues afin de tenir compte des différents fuseaux horaires : * Jeudi 18 décembre 2025 à 13h00 UTC (60 minutes) * Page de l'ordre du jour avec détails : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Inscription Zoom : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Ces discussions informelles s'inscrivent dans le cadre des initiatives de développement des capacités At-Large pour l'exercice 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Merci, Cordialement At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Español Estimados todos: El ALAC designa periódicamente a personas para representar los intereses del ALAC y de la Comunidad At-Large, para actuar en nombre del ALAC o para cumplir con otras obligaciones específicas ante diversos organismos, tanto dentro como fuera de la ICANN. Entre estas personas designadas por el ALAC se encuentran nuestros enlaces formales con el GAC, el SSAC, la GNSO y la ccNSO. Si bien son igualmente estratégicos para el ALAC, estos cuatro enlaces tienen diversas responsabilidades, que a menudo exigen distintos conocimientos, habilidades y dedicación de tiempo, e incluso la actitud adecuada, para tener éxito en sus respectivas funciones. Ya sea que desee comprender mejor el alcance del trabajo de estos cuatro enlaces del ALAC o que aspire a ser seleccionado como tal en el futuro, únase a nosotros en una serie de charlas informales planificadas que continuarán hasta 2026. Para dar inicio a la serie, se han programado dos charlas informales generales con la enlace del ALAC ante la GNSO, Justine Chew, para adaptarse a las diferentes zonas horarias: * Jueves, 18 de diciembre de 2025 a las 13:00 UTC (60 minutos) * Página de la agenda con detalles: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Registro en Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Estas charlas informales forman parte de Iniciativas de Desarrollo de Capacidades de At-Large para el año fiscal 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Gracias. At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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UNGA adopts the WSIS+20 Outcome Document by consensus
by Justine Chew Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Dear all, I'm sure many of you would have already heard, so consider this email as for the benefit of those that have not heard. *The United Nations General Assembly has adopted the WSIS+20 Outcome Document by consensus: https://docs.un.org/A/80/L.41 <https://docs.un.org/A/80/L.41>* Thank you and well done to all who contributed to this outcome. Kind regards, Justine

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Fwd: [SubPro-IRT] AGB in now LIVE!
by Justine Chew Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

FYI Kind regards, Justine ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lars Hoffmann via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 at 01:42 Subject: [SubPro-IRT] AGB in now LIVE! Dear all, Congratulations are in order – the AGB has formally published!! Please see the press release here: https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2025-12-16-en This is a huge moment and the culmination of thousands of hours of combined staff and volunteer time. It has been an absolute pleasure working with everyone over the past 2.5 years to get us to this point. A big thank you to everyone for being part of this amazing IRT and getting us to this point. Very best. Lars PS: the HTLM version will be published no later than Friday this week. We will share a link here once it goes online. _______________________________________________ SubPro-IRT mailing list -- subpro-irt(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to subpro-irt-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ 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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REMINDER / (EN, ES, FR) Invitation: At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Francais en dessous de l’anglais Español después del texto francés Please join us and spread the word! Unase a nosotros y comparta con su comunidad! Rejoignez-nous et partagez parmi votre communauté! Dear All, The ALAC periodically appoint individuals to represent the interests of the ALAC and the At-Large Community, to act on behalf of the ALAC or to meet other specific obligations, to various bodies within or outside of ICANN. Among such ALAC Appointees are our formal liaisons to the GAC, the SSAC, the GNSO, and the ccNSO. While equally strategic to the ALAC, these 4 Liaisons carry varying responsibilities, often demanding differing knowledge, skills and time commitments, and even the right temperament, to be successful in their respective roles. Whether you just want to better understand the scope of work for these 4 ALAC Liaisons, or are aspiring for selection as an ALAC Liaison in the future, please join us for a series of planned Fireside Chats which will continue into 2026. To kick off the series, two At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew, have been scheduled, to accommodate the various time-zones: * Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 19:00 UTC (60 minutes) * Agenda page with details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAD…> * Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0QUm7xY6AmQz3Aw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0Q…> * Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 13:00 UTC (60 minutes) * Agenda page with details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> These Fireside Chats form part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Français Chers tous, L'ALAC nomme régulièrement des personnes pour représenter ses intérêts et ceux de la communauté au sens large, agir en son nom ou remplir d'autres obligations spécifiques auprès de divers organismes, au sein ou en dehors de l'ICANN. Parmi ces personnes nommées par l'ALAC figurent nos interlocuteurs officiels auprès du GAC, du SSAC, du GNSO et du ccNSO. Bien qu'aussi stratégiques pour l'ALAC, ces quatre interlocuteurs ont des responsabilités différentes, exigeant souvent des connaissances, des compétences et un investissement en temps variés, voire un tempérament adapté, pour mener à bien leurs missions respectives. Que vous souhaitiez simplement mieux comprendre le rôle de ces quatre agents de liaison ALAC ou que vous envisagiez d'être sélectionné(e) comme agent de liaison ALAC à l'avenir, nous vous invitons à participer à une série de discussions informelles qui se poursuivront jusqu'en 2026. Pour inaugurer cette série, deux discussions informelles avec Justine Chew, agent de liaison ALAC auprès du GNSO, sont prévues afin de tenir compte des différents fuseaux horaires : * Mardi 16 décembre 2025 à 19h00 UTC (60 minutes) * Page de l'ordre du jour avec détails : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAD…> * Inscription Zoom : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0QUm7xY6AmQz3Aw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0Q…> * Jeudi 18 décembre 2025 à 13h00 UTC (60 minutes) * Page de l'ordre du jour avec détails : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Inscription Zoom : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Ces discussions informelles s'inscrivent dans le cadre des initiatives de développement des capacités At-Large pour l'exercice 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Merci, Cordialement At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Español Estimados todos: El ALAC designa periódicamente a personas para representar los intereses del ALAC y de la Comunidad At-Large, para actuar en nombre del ALAC o para cumplir con otras obligaciones específicas ante diversos organismos, tanto dentro como fuera de la ICANN. Entre estas personas designadas por el ALAC se encuentran nuestros enlaces formales con el GAC, el SSAC, la GNSO y la ccNSO. Si bien son igualmente estratégicos para el ALAC, estos cuatro enlaces tienen diversas responsabilidades, que a menudo exigen distintos conocimientos, habilidades y dedicación de tiempo, e incluso la actitud adecuada, para tener éxito en sus respectivas funciones. Ya sea que desee comprender mejor el alcance del trabajo de estos cuatro enlaces del ALAC o que aspire a ser seleccionado como tal en el futuro, únase a nosotros en una serie de charlas informales planificadas que continuarán hasta 2026. Para dar inicio a la serie, se han programado dos charlas informales generales con la enlace del ALAC ante la GNSO, Justine Chew, para adaptarse a las diferentes zonas horarias: * Martes, 16 de diciembre de 2025 a las 19:00 UTC (60 minutos) * Página de la agenda con detalles: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAD…> * Registro en Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0QUm7xY6AmQz3Aw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0Q…> * Jueves, 18 de diciembre de 2025 a las 13:00 UTC (60 minutos) * Página de la agenda con detalles: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Registro en Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Estas charlas informales forman parte de Iniciativas de Desarrollo de Capacidades de At-Large para el año fiscal 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Gracias. At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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APRALO Bytes - APRALO on Regional Internet Registry Governance, 11 Dec 2025
by Justine Chew Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Dear all, Here is the next *APRALO Byte*, which is on the topic of *Regional Internet Registry Governance*, in particular the *APRALO's position on the Second RIR Governance Document*, published at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/APRALO/pages/412844037/AP… (click on 'Read more'). Kind regards, APRALO Leadership Team ---------------------- *APRALO Bytes* (see: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYCbG) is aimed at *keeping the community apprised *of issues or topics of importance to the At-Large and/or APRALO community in a manner that is *issue/topic-focused, informative yet lightweight, while encouraging community interest and discourse* in such issues/topics. Feedback and contributions are welcomed; please reach out if you wish to contribute a Byte.

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