April 2025 - At-Large - lists.icann.org

Capacity Building WG - back to track
by Natalia Filina May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Dear Jonathan, community, I would like to initiate the renewal of the Capacity Building WG. We have a successful experience, excellent reviews and results (of course participation metrics - we all love metrics), and have been trying to come back to this activity for years (since Hamburg ICANN meeting in November 2023 and earlier - we suggested it with Hadia and had community support). Capacity Building work is a great community mobilization way, as well as strong support for important and complex topics (technological, cybersec, Consolidated Policy, broader ICANN topics to explain with the participation of other ICANN groups - too) is a great way to go. It might help our newcomers to be engaged, be aware, for our experts - to be useful with priceless expertise. If we are not sure it`s needed, we should organise the poll and ask the community about it. I see it as a simple way to use bottom up mode to start or close some processes inside At-Large - Technology Task Force WG, Outreach and Engagement coordinated work, setting up any Subcommittees etc - the way when the community has a decision together with a link to the community opinion - synergy has proven effectiveness. I did not add in the copy of this email Maureen, Hadia, Joanna, Alfredo, Maria - I remember this wonderful team lead the CBWG, but hope some may put comments to my suggestion, as well as other respected community members and leaders. Sincerely, Natalia Filina Secretary of EURALO https://atlarge.icann.org/alses/euralo IGF Dynamic Coalition on the Internet of Things, member DotDucky <https://dotducky.com/> owner 🐣 +7 906 722 54 61 Moscow, Russia

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Universal Acceptance: the Path Forward
by Satish Babu May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

Dear all The Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) has made significant strides in enhancing awareness about UA over the last decade, and lately, driving it's adoption. The ICANN Board has acknowledged the work of UASG in the last ICANN meeting through a resolution. Looking forward, the ICANN Board has charted out new directions for the work around UA, both for the ICANN Community and for partnering organizations. Please see below the blog, from the ICANN CEO, on the new Board decisions around UA, outling changes in focus, which may be rolled out over a period of time starting from around June 2025: https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/universal-acceptance-aligning-resour… With kind regards satish

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WSIS+20 Input from SSIGIL: Rethinking Satellite Connectivity and Infrastructure Governance
by Joanna Kulesza April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear colleagues, I’m pleased to share the *WSIS+20 Input Paper* developed by participants of the inaugural *Summer School on Internet Governance and International Law (SSIGIL <https://www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl/en/news/details/ssigil>)*, held at the University of Lodz as part of a project supported by the Internet Society Foundation. 📄 *Read the paper here <https://www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl/fileadmin/LODZ_CYBER_HUB/SSIGIL/WSIS20_SSIGIL…> *(and attached) Titled *"Advancing Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet Infrastructure"*, this dedicated contribution to the WSIS+20 process explores how satellite Internet infrastructure can help close global connectivity gaps—while safeguarding openness, security, and accountability. *Key insights include*: - Leveraging satellites Internet infrastructures to promote affordable and inclusive Internet access - Ensuring legal clarity and international cooperation on satellite regulation - Promoting open standards, secure-by-design principles, and data sovereignty - Investing in local IXPs and shared infrastructure for resilience - Avoiding digital monopolies through interoperable, transparent governance The paper reflects the collaborative work of experts from across disciplines (listed alphabetically below): Berna Akcali Gur, Jason Bonsall, Dmitry Epstein, Jung Seob (Scott) Kim, Magdalena Krysiak, Liljana Pecova-Ilieska, Maciek Piasecki, Célestine R. Rabouam, Roxana Radu, Monika Stachoń, Isti Marta Sukma, Liya Wang, Dan York and yours truly. *We hope this input supports your work in the lead-up to the meeting in Prague and contributes meaningfully to the upcoming WSIS+20 review in Geneva. * Feedback and support in sharing the message are, as always, most appreciated. Best regards, Joanna Kulesza

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WEBCAST APR 23 – International Cooperation on Internet Freedom and Openness
by Joly MacFie April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Coming up at 15:00 UTC (REAL TIME TEXT <https://otter.ai/u/W6VcalkCrcA54skKgu0XNFd00ow?utm_source=copy_url>) The session's announcement precipitated some fairly vigorous discussion on GigaNet. Pari Esfandiari cited her CircleID essay How Trump’s Trade War is Reshaping the Global Internet <https://circleid.com/posts/how-trumpas-trade-war-reshaping-the-global-inter…> which includes *"What began as a debate over tax fairness has morphed into a contest over who gets to write the rules of the internet economy. With the United States aggressively defending its tech sector and other countries asserting fiscal sovereignty, the world is entering an era of contested digital governance. Whether the internet evolves as a shared global commons or fragments into isolated walled gardens will depend on choices being made right now."* Wolfgang Kleinwächter responded *"A landmark moment was last week in Geneva during the UNCSTD session. During the negotiations on the WSIS+20 resolution it was mainly Iran which watered down proposals to make the IGF a "permanent institution" and to refer to the "Sao Paulo Multistakeholder Guidelines" (SPMGs). Nevertheless, the final text included some positive language on human rights, sustainable development goals, AI and against "duplication" of processes and institutions. But when the resolution was ready for adoption, it was the US which asked for a "roll call". The US rejected all references to SDGs, gender and climate and voted as the only country with "No". The UNCSTD resolution will go to ECOSOC and constitutes the main reference for the "intergovernmental prepratory process" (as mentioned in 79/227) for the WSIS+20 high level review conference in December 2025. So far, all WSIS documents were adopted by consensus. An interesting "Road to NYC" is ahead of us. Will we move from the "WSIS Spring" (Tunis) to the "WSIS Winter"?"* Milton Mueller, then chimed in * "I think as part of the Oslo IGF and the WSIS+20 process, we need to start asking hard questions about whether participating in multilateral UN processes is our friend, our enemy, or just unnecessary baggage in the quest for a free and open internet. I think we need to shore up the independence and legitimacy of the native internet institutions, such as ICANN, RIRs, IETF, and yes, IGF (which was supposed to provide a link to, not control by, the UN system). Agree with Alexander that ICANN's tendency to keep itself out of the line of fire by saying nothing is short-sighted and cowardly. If they won't stand up for self-governance by the Internet community, who will?"* So, should be interesting, to say the least! [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=11b14c49642593885741def…> On *Wednesday April 23, 2025*, at *11:00-12:30 EDT* (15:00-16:30 UTC), the *Columbia Institute for Tele-Information <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=117fa3d7f8f917f917345b9…>*, as part of its *Global Digital Governance series <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=93977b2867b2564f108c0fe…>*, presents a webinar '*International Cooperation on Internet Freedom and Openness <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4ebbfc24bd9bf34be1cdf47…>* '. In recent years there has been debate in U.S. foreign policy circles about ways to strengthen cooperation among democratic countries seeking to promote Internet freedom and openness. In this context, the Biden Administration considered spearheading a new alliance to work alongside other initiatives on democracy promotion and Internet freedom, and in April 2022 launched a *Declaration for the Future of the Internet <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=13a7ded7b9c88a97d0c8b1e…>* with sixty partner countries. But two years on, the policy environment has changed dramatically. Digital cooperation among the liberal democracies is now complicated by a host of new disagreements over trade, regulation, security, information and geopolitical alignments. At the same time, digital cooperation among nondemocratic governments is proceeding without such disruptions and is producing results. These trends raise a number of pressing questions about the future of global digital governance in general and the international coalitional dynamics around Internet freedom and openness in particular. What has and has not been achieved in this issue-area, and what is the state of play today? How might the apparent weakening of the coalition of liberal democracies impact the international politics of Internet freedom and openness in the years ahead? How might key countries, regions and multinational companies adapt to the new environment? Can multistakeholder cooperation help to fill in any gaps and influence the trajectory of change? This webinar will take stock of these and related questions. A panel of experts with hands-on experience in this field will lead off the conversation, and then the rest of the session will be devoted to open discussion among all interested attendees. The session is simulcast live by *ISOC LIVE <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=11b14c49642593885741def…>* . *INTRODUCTION* *Eli Noam*, Director, Columbia Institute for Tele-Information, Columbia Business School. *PANEL* *Eileen Donahoe* - Former U.S. Special Envoy for Digital Freedom *Ambassador David A. Gross* - Wiley Rein LLP / Former U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy *Jason Pielemeier* - Executive Director, Global Network Initiative, *MODERATOR* *William J. 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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR7WDJZDX-GXOow 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 Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EwCJDQ Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/BRIV7daPR7WDJZDX-GXOow 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<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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to whom easter is an important celebration ...
by Vanda Scartezini April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Enjoy Easter with family and friends and lots of chocolate ! Kisses Vanda Scartezini DNS WOMEN Sao Paulo, Brazil + 55 11 98181-1464 Vanda(a)Scartezini.org www.dnswomen.org

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IP Protection & AI – LCH Masterclass with ICANN IPC Expert
by Joanna Kulesza April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

Dear colleagues, On behalf of Lodz Cyber Hub, an EURALO ALS, I have the pleasure to invite you to the April edition of the LCH Legal Masterclass series: "Intellectual Property Protection in the Digital Environment: International Legal Challenges and Regulatory Responses" 📅 25 April 2025 (Friday) ⏰ 08:45–10:15 UTC | 10:45–12:15 CET 📍 University of Lodz Law School (Room 1.27) & online (MS Teams) 🎙️ Jan Janssen, PETILLION Jan Janssen is an expert in international intellectual property law, affiliated with PETILLION in Brussels. He represents clients in proceedings related to digital rights infringements and advises on the European regulatory frameworks. The session will explore how AI technologies and digital transformation are reshaping the landscape of intellectual property protection, cross-border enforcement, and regulatory responses in cyberspace. 🎓 Certificates of participation available upon request. 🔗 For more information and registration details, click here: https://www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl/en/news/details/lch-legalmc-1 -- Kind regards, Joanna Kulesza ------------------- Joanna Kulesza, PhD Professor of International Law Lodz Cyber Hub / University of Lodz Law School / Poland www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl (EURALO ALS 341) ALAC / EURALO / ALAC Liaison to the GAC

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VIDEO – APR 9 – ICANN | Opportunities in the Next Evolution of the Domain Name System
by Joly MacFie April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

F2F overview of ICANN's 'Next Round' in NYC. Edited video, transcribed into all 6 ICANN languages. *[image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f9b61c8a68188beb53cc2b6…>On April 9, 2025, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=b68660de74217cee14a2ff2…> (ICANN) hosted a discussion 'Opportunities in the Next Evolution of the Domain Name System <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9deda2e827bf2df57710d64…>' at Civic Hall in NYC. ICANN is preparing to launch the application window for the Next Round of generic top-level domains (gTLDs) <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=25e508e6a1ab96f4421ce89…>Applications will be accepted starting from April 2026, but programs for Applicant Support <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0dc566390cf9ecc170167ea…> and Registry Service Provider <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=406d1e693565612548f182a…> evaluation are already underway.* *SPEAKERSJoe Catapano - Stakeholder Engagement Director - North America & Global Academia, ICANNKen Herman - Member, Non-Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC)* *YOUTUBE <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f16e467e1a283af710cae27…> | ARCHIVE | <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2c73ad0b40c11d3bff19875…>PERMALINK <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f9b61c8a68188beb53cc2b6…>* *TRANSCRIPT AR <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ba4a211eacf93df9c96c68b…> / EN <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c3b42f5531c19569854fdf4…> / ES <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=52a079e6cf06aafb20b135d…> / FR <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f8c623ee72f201b5db8d0b8…> / RU <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=721ef21500cf02cdd928fd1…> / ZH <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ecdeeb310b665b718cb301a…> | SUMMARY AR <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=20d177af54ed7bac9343f4c…> / EN <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=bccad87267bf6fd980143c9…> / ES <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8980d8d0e8a77a33d02ca47…> / FR <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6f7a0af09d65732d7ce84d4…> / RU <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=67da62e939fedd410a21989…> / ZH <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9076bac5f1b08626f2daea5…> |* * X #newgtlds <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f90e2d6daea3d1d7be16f10…> @ICANN @CivicHall | MASTODON <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a9e05f1489c271607542872…> | BLUESKY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=b52494be7543d46fc2b5c44…> | INSTA <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d3933fa93b017e5edfa7c99…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is a free webcasting support service for the Internet Society Community - ISOC LIVE is currently unfunded - if you would like to become a monthly sponsor - contact support(a)isoc.live *** -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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TheVerge : Microsoft is shutting down Skype in favor of Teams
by Dev Anand Teelucksingh April 13, 2025

April 13, 2025

So, do we switch to Teams (and will it work for the At-Large Community?) Or another group chat solution ? Dev Anand Teelucksingh "It’s the end of an era. Microsoft is shutting down Skype in May and replacing it with the free version of Microsoft Teams for consumers. Existing Skype users will be able to log in to the Microsoft Teams app and have their message history, group chats, and contacts all automatically available without having to create another account, or they can choose to export their data instead. Microsoft is also phasing out support for calling domestic or international numbers." https://www.theverge.com/news/621353/microsoft-skype-shutting-down-retireme…

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Summary Report of GNSO Council 10 April 2025 meeting
by Justine Chew April 13, 2025

April 13, 2025

Dear all, Sharing the Summary Report of GNSO Council 10 April 2025 meeting <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99708540/GN…> Please allow your browser time to call up the relevant view, as there is a bookmark in the above hyperlink. Kind regards *_____________________________________________________* *Justine Chew* At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Liaison to the GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) At-Large website: https://atlarge.icann.org/ ------

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Fwd: [Gnso-epdp-idn-team] EPDP-IDNs Phase 2 Working Group Self-Assessment
by Satish Babu April 12, 2025

April 12, 2025

Dear all The EPDP Phase 2 Self-Assessment final report is now ready, and is available at *https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDWD <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDWD>* for your reference. The report is uniformly appreciative of the Leadership, Staff and the dynamics of the team. From the APAC region, the only minor issue raised is the time-zone, which could be an impediment, especially for those in leadership roles. With kind reference satish ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Devan Reed via Gnso-epdp-idn-team <gnso-epdp-idn-team(a)icann.org> Date: Sat, Apr 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM Subject: [Gnso-epdp-idn-team] EPDP-IDNs Phase 2 Working Group Self-Assessment To: gnso-epdp-idn-team(a)icann.org <gnso-epdp-idn-team(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Dear EPDP-IDNs Working Group, Congratulations again on the successful completion of the Phase 2 work of EPDP-IDNs! Please find the Closing Phase of Working Group Self-Assessment report for EPDP-IDNs Phase 2 available here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDWD. Thank you to Working Group Members and Participants who completed the survey, and we hope the results are insightful for PDP work in the future. Kind regards, GNSO Support Staff for Working Group Self-Assessment _______________________________________________ Gnso-epdp-idn-team mailing list -- gnso-epdp-idn-team(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-epdp-idn-team-leave(a)icann.org %(web_page_url)slistinfo/%(_internal_name)s

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to whom PEssach is an important event ....
by Vanda Scartezini April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

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The Skype Replacement
by Jonathan Zuck April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Folks, Whatever we choose has to be something on which the staff get trained so best to simply wait for word from the ORG and have input into that. Meanwhile, migrate to Teams to save your message logs. No need to reinvigorate the Technology Task Force. Jonathan Zuck | Director, Future of Work Project | Innovators Network jzuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org<mailto:jzuck@innovatorsnetwork.org> | O 202.827.7594 | D 202.420.7483 [See the source image]Jonathan-zuck<https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-zuck/> | [See the source image] jvzuck<https://twitter.com/Jvzuck> | [See the source image] jonathanzuck<https://www.instagram.com/jonathanzuck/> | [See the source image] Jonathan.zuck<https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.zuck/> [signature_1023473624]

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Do the Trump tariffs constitute DNS abuse?
by Evan Leibovitch April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Hi all, I'm surprised that nobody -- here or in the mainstream media -- has connected the dots. There is significant global chatter about one high-profile target of recent American tariffs, "Heard Island and McDonald Islands", inhabited only by penguins. While the memes and jokes resulting from this inclusion write themselves, one might ask: how did this Australian territory get included? Likewise, how did the tiny islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon off the coast of Newfoundland, part of France and thus the EU, get their own designation (and tariffs more than double those of the EU)? Numerous non-sovereign territories were listed. Why? Even though they are not countries, all of these listings have their own country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs in ICANN lingo). For Heard Island and McDonald Islands it's .hm which is not even used by the islands' administration (they use Antarctica .aq). I am not aware of any .hm domains in use by penguins, but any person in the world can have one for a flat $35/year <https://www.registry.hm/> -- not sure if these are resold by any ICANN registrars. Likewise St. Pierre and Miquelon's TLD is .pm, logically administered by AFNIC so it is a European domain even though it's physically in North America. This is similar to French Guiana (.gf) which is in South America, part of the EU, but subject to a LOWER US tariff rate than the EU. Perhaps it is the incorrect characterization of these domains as "country codes" that encouraged the US administration to just go down the list and assign tariff rates to (nearly) everything using its impeccably accurate trade-imbalance formula. I think the term "4-D chess" has been used to describe the strategy. It's certainly beyond me. Still, I wonder how folks in domain-name land feel about one of its primary resources being used this way. Should the IANA database come with a disclaimer that not all "country codes" are, indeed, countries? Is it misnamed, and, in this instance, is it being used in a way that will bring it disrepute? I look forward to the ccNSO's statement of grave concern in response to ALAC queries. -- Evan Leibovitch, Toronto Canada @evanleibovitch / @el56

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SSAC has published SSAC2025-01: SSAC Public Comment for Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round Applicant Guidebook
by Matthias M. Hudobnik April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025

Hi colleagues, the SSAC has published SSAC2025-01. ### SSAC has published SSAC2025-01: SSAC Public Comment for Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round Applicant Guidebook: The SSAC has reviewed the draft language of Topic 29 in the Applicant Guidebook (AGB) and wishes to highlight several key concerns and recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of the Name Collision Risk Assessment Framework and its alignment with the NCAP2 Final Report and SAC124 guidance: 1. Clarity on DNS Assessment Methods · SSAC seeks explicit confirmation on which of the DNS-related assessment methods from NCAP2 (No Interruption, Controlled Interruption, Visible · Interruption) will be implemented during temporary delegation. · There is a concern that "Visible Interruption and Notification" has been omitted, despite its unique value in supporting root cause analysis for name collisions. · SSAC requests that any excluded methods be clearly justified, and encourages ICANN org to consider the need for sufficient data collection in all cases. · The SSAC underscores that the Technical Review Team (TRT), as recommended in NCAP2, should be involved in determining the appropriate assessment methods. 2. Support for Effective Mitigation and Remediation · SSAC emphasizes that DNS query data alone is insufficient to fully diagnose name collisions or develop robust mitigation plans. · The "Visible Interruption and Notification" method is critical because it collects application-layer data, offering qualitative insights that DNS-only methods cannot provide. · SSAC questions its exclusion from the current draft and reiterates the importance of combining quantitative and qualitative data to properly assess and mitigate risks. · The SSAC again refers to SAC124 Recommendation 2, urging ICANN to adopt solutions that enable comprehensive data collection and analysis. 3. Role and Implementation of the Technical Review Team (TRT) · SSAC supports the creation of a dedicated TRT as outlined in NCAP2 Recommendation 7 and requests more detail on how it will be structured, what responsibilities it will have, and how it will interact with applicants. · Currently, the draft only refers to the TRT in limited ways (e.g., in mitigation plan evaluation), and the SSAC recommends strengthening this · by: o Replacing “may advise” with “should advise” when referring to TRT input on mitigation plans. o Ensuring TRT participation in the Initial Assessment phase and requiring their availability to explain assessment findings to applicants. · These enhancements would promote transparency, collaboration, and a more technically informed approach to name collision risk management. Conclusion SSAC urges ICANN to revise the draft Topic 29 to: · Clearly outline the chosen DNS assessment methods and rationale for exclusions; · Reinstate and justify the role of “Visible Interruption and Notification” where applicable; · Define the scope, authority, and involvement of the Technical Review Team throughout the assessment and remediation process. These steps are essential to uphold the integrity of the Name Collision Risk Framework and ensure the stability and security of the DNS. Link to the report: https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/security-and-stability-advisory-committe… Have a nice day! Best, Matthias ______________________________ Ing. Mag. Matthias M. Hudobnik FIP • CIPP/E • CIPT • DPO • CIS LA matthias(a)hudobnik.at http://www.hudobnik.at @mhudobnik

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Fwd: Nigel Hickson
by Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025

FYI --- please read and share the follow-up note for: (a) funeral arrangements, (b) donations and (c) material like text and photographs to be included in the book for the family. Note: please send material directly to paul.blaker(a)dsit.gov.uk I plan to attend the funeral. Best, Olivier -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: RE: Nigel Hickson Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2025 17:16:21 +0000 From: Blaker, Paul (DSIT) <paul.Blaker(a)dsit.gov.uk> To: CC: Stanley-Adamson, Craig (DSIT) <Craig.Stanley-Adamson(a)dsit.gov.uk>, Jaromitski, Esther (DSIT) <Esther.Jaromitski(a)dsit.gov.uk> OFFICIAL Dear colleagues We just wanted to email everyone in MIGG-UK to say a huge thank you to everyone who has sent messages about Nigel this week. We have had so many kind and heartfelt messages and tributes from people all around the world, it’s been truly wonderful. A number of people asked about arrangement for the funeral. Nigel’s family have told us it will be on Thursday May 1st at 11am at St Mary’s Church, The Walk, Potters Bar, followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. They said that all are welcome and they are happy for the details to be shared. They also suggested that if people would like to make a donation they could consider donating to cancer research <https://donate.cancerresearchuk.org/donate?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5…>. If anyone else would like to leave a message in the book that we are putting together, or send photographs, please could you email me by the middle of next week and we will ensure they are included. thank you and best regards, Paul Paul Blaker Head of ITU and Internet Governance Department for Science, Innovation & Technology United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 7515 701352 www.gov.uk/dsit <http://www.gov.uk/dsit> | https://twitter.com/SciTechgovuk <https://twitter.com/SciTechgovuk> * * * OFFICIAL From:*Blaker, Paul (DSIT) *Sent:* 31 March 2025 14:31 *Cc:* Stanley-Adamson, Craig (DSIT) <Craig.Stanley-Adamson(a)dsit.gov.uk>; Jaromitski, Esther (DSIT) <Esther.Jaromitski(a)dsit.gov.uk> *Subject:* Nigel Hickson Dear colleagues I’m extremely sad to let everyone in MIGG-UK know that Nigel Hickson died over the weekend following a long battle with cancer. He was hugely loved by his team here in DSIT and by friends and colleagues in the UK and around the world, and he will be sorely missed. Nigel made a huge contribution over a forty year career. He worked in a number of government departments in the UK as well as roles in the Government of Bermuda, the Confederation of British Industry and of course eight years at ICANN. He was committed to his work and he was an outstanding champion of a free, open and secure Internet. He stepped down as vice-chair of the GAC only a few weeks ago at the ICANN meeting in Seattle and I know how much it meant to him to receive the thanks and best wishes of so many good friends and colleagues there. My team is planning to put together a memorial book that we can give to his family to commemorate his contribution and to celebrate his memory. If you would like to include a message then please email me and we will paste it into the book. We are in touch with his family and we will pass on any more information that becomes available. I know this news will be upsetting for many people. Our hearts go out to his family and to all those who will miss him. Nigel has left us many great achievements and a great legacy – and most of all he has left us with many warm and happy memories of a wonderful man and a great friend. with best regards, Paul Paul Blaker Head of ITU and Internet Governance Department for Science, Innovation & Technology United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 7515 701352 www.gov.uk/dsit <http://www.gov.uk/dsit> | https://twitter.com/SciTechgovuk

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WEBCAST APR 1 – EURALO Multilingual Read-Out ICANN82
by Joly MacFie April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

As noted, no real time text today, as non-EN gives Otter indigestion. Also no FB Live, since my account has been restricted due to Meta's algorithm inexplicably suspending ISOC Mali's page for "impersonation",. "pitch tour format' means 3 minutes per speaker. [image: isoc live] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=981c2d55128c138e37bcacf…> On *Tuesday, 1st April 2025* at *17:00 UTC* the the *European Regional At-Large Organization <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=90d1ffb8a854bcd81084988…>* (EURALO) hosts a *Multilingual Read-Out of ICANN82 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3041a65ddadfb5cdc1b6623…>* . Speakers from ICANN Board, ICANN org and the different constituencies will provide an overview of the highlights and key take-aways from the community forum in Seattle, in a pitch tour format. The *Zoom <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=642a30b42e7dec089546ef7…>* will have EN / ES / FR translation, however the ISOC LIVE simulcast will be just original audio, thus no real time text. EN / FES / FR captions will be added to the recording. *HOST / MODERATOR* *Sébastien Bachollet* - EURALO Chair *LIVESTREAM <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=73ba19d9dd1b05f3eb5d1c1…>* | *SIMULCASTS X Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=e42b2a3f64baa16b5e90c22…> | Twitch <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a54638370ab078775b222a5…> * *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=642a30b42e7dec089546ef7…>* | *PERMALINK <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3a8c84d2fb4a14c92f1b2d8…>* *TWITTER #euralo <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6ae702bc3a5cd2e2f65ae8f…> #ICANN82 MASTODON <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=b126fc0b6c0f31ecac49ddb…> | BLUESKY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1ef5fa74a664ef5d39235bc…> | INSTA <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4d52edbc63275ce51190630…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is a free webcasting support service for the Internet Society Community - ISOC LIVE is currently unfunded - if you would like to become a monthly sponsor - contact support(a)isoc.live *** - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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WEBCAST APR 3 - APRALO ICANN82 Read-Out
by Joly MacFie April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

This is under way. Currently, Satish Babu is giving a detailed report on the diacritics PDP, and yet to come is a discussion on the furue ICANN meeting scenario. *[image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=110758a3cfb853fc14aa3a6…>On Thursday, 3rd April 2025 at 06:00 UTC the Asia Pacific Regional At-Large Organization <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8e0e6f1c562e503ebd990cb…> (APRALO) hosts an ICANN82 Readout <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=eb4c162017d592fadf35d94…>. Speakers will provide an overview of the highlights and key take-aways from the community forum in Seattle.* *HOST / MODERATORCheryl Langdon-Orr, At-Large (Australia)* *SPEAKERSSatish Babu - APRALO (India)Einas Al Shaikh - ICANN82 Fellow (Oman)Jennifer Chung - GNSO Councillor, Registry Stakeholder Group, (Hong Kong)Kristina Hakobyan - GAC (Armenia)Annaliese Williams - ccNSO (Australia)Yien Chyn Tan - APAC-GSC (Singapore)* *LIVESTREAM https://youtu.be/-p8QEGVELZM <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=daa655f979ce58050d18add…> | SIMULCASTS X Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=10c375a37e7b15021e41bc7…> | Twitch <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9446ca7d59c6f795ddf5450…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=67cff3a02be95fa995d1c7f…> | REAL TIME TEXT <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6cb1c467d21f57bf4009be3…> | PERMALINK <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d0719099221614512d65cf1…>* *TWITTER #apralo <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=12da4c2e0d9f755d1eef8e3…> #ICANN82 MASTODON <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=b5176df056f2ef5836a17d7…> | BLUESKY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1d07b4adcd942e5651500ce…> | INSTA <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0d7f0b9587645dfa4e17852…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is a free webcasting support service for the Internet Society Community - ISOC LIVE is currently unfunded - if you would like to become a monthly sponsor - contact support(a)isoc.live ** * - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Fwd: Nigel Hickson
by Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Speechless. Sad. Goodbye to our dear friend and colleague. O. ps. please email Paul directly for inclusion of condolences in a memorial book. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Nigel Hickson Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:31:08 +0000 From: Blaker, Paul (DSIT) <paul.Blaker(a)dsit.gov.uk> To: CC: Stanley-Adamson, Craig (DSIT) <Craig.Stanley-Adamson(a)dsit.gov.uk>, Jaromitski, Esther (DSIT) <Esther.Jaromitski(a)dsit.gov.uk> OFFICIAL Dear colleagues I’m extremely sad to let everyone in MIGG-UK know that Nigel Hickson died over the weekend following a long battle with cancer. He was hugely loved by his team here in DSIT and by friends and colleagues in the UK and around the world, and he will be sorely missed. Nigel made a huge contribution over a forty year career. He worked in a number of government departments in the UK as well as roles in the Government of Bermuda, the Confederation of British Industry and of course eight years at ICANN. He was committed to his work and he was an outstanding champion of a free, open and secure Internet. He stepped down as vice-chair of the GAC only a few weeks ago at the ICANN meeting in Seattle and I know how much it meant to him to receive the thanks and best wishes of so many good friends and colleagues there. My team is planning to put together a memorial book that we can give to his family to commemorate his contribution and to celebrate his memory. If you would like to include a message then please email me and we will paste it into the book. We are in touch with his family and we will pass on any more information that becomes available. I know this news will be upsetting for many people. Our hearts go out to his family and to all those who will miss him. Nigel has left us many great achievements and a great legacy – and most of all he has left us with many warm and happy memories of a wonderful man and a great friend. with best regards, Paul Paul Blaker Head of ITU and Internet Governance Department for Science, Innovation & Technology United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 7515 701352 www.gov.uk/dsit <http://www.gov.uk/dsit> | https://twitter.com/SciTechgovuk OFFICIAL

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uhappilly NIgel Hickson passed away....
by Vanda Scartezini April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

To all friends – and he had thousands – we a sorry to share Nigel Hickson passed away yesterday, I am sure he will follow this new path in peace and with all light he had spread around here while with us. Thanks for the time we had together in so many ICANN events! I am glad he could join us at DNS WOMEN in Seattle !! My care to his family and the certainty that we all from ICANN family loved him ! Vanda Scartezini DNS WOMEN Sao Paulo, Brazil + 55 11 98181-1464 Vanda(a)Scartezini.org www.dnswomen.org

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