February 2010 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

FW: [council] Public Comment: Draft Report on WHOIS Accuracy
by Mike Rodenbaugh Feb. 16, 2010

Feb. 16, 2010

Linked below is a very long-awaited report on WHOIS Accuracy. Here are the key findings from the Executive Summary: [T]here were three criteria to be met for any WHOIS record to be considered accurate: 1. Was the address of the registrant a valid mailing address? 2. Was the registrant named associated in some way with the given address? 3. When contacted, would the named registrant acknowledge that they were indeed the registrant of the domain name, and confirm all details given as correct and current? An internationally representative sample of 1419 records was drawn from the top five generic top level domains (gTLDs, covering .com, .org, .net. .info and .biz). The address for each selected case was checked against postal records and mapping data for deliverability, searches were conducted in phone listings and other records unrelated to WHOIS for a linkage between name and address, and contact was attempted with the named registrant using phone numbers obtained during the association process. Using strict application of the criteria, only 23% of records were fully accurate, but twice that number meet a slightly relaxed version of the criteria (allowing successful contact with the registrant to imply association, and requiring only that ownership of the site be confirmed, as opposed to confirmation of both ownership and the currency/correctness of all detail). Eight percent of records failed outright with obvious errors. I think the BC most likely would like to comment on this report, so ask if anyone is willing to volunteer to help with draft comments. Of course any Members comments to the list would be most welcome. Thanks, Mike Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW tel/fax: +1 (415) 738-8087 http://rodenbaugh.com <http://rodenbaugh.com/> From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Glen de Saint Géry Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 5:54 AM To: Council GNSO Subject: [council] Public Comment: Draft Report on WHOIS Accuracy http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-15feb10-en.htm Public Comment: Draft Report on WHOIS Accuracy 15 February 2010 The National Opinion Research Center (NORC) recently completed a study commissioned by ICANN to determine the percentage of domain names registered under the top 5 gTLDs (i.e., .com, .net, .org, .biz, and .info) that contain accurate WHOIS data. Today, the draft report is being posted for review and comment through 15 April 2010. Community members are invited to review the draft report and its findings and comment on all aspects of the report. The information in the report is intended to contribute to the ongoing community discussion regarding WHOIS and should be useful in any future policy development process regarding WHOIS. The draft report can be found here: http://www.icann.org/en/compliance/reports/whois-accuracy-study-17jan10-en.p df [PDF, 432 KB] The Process Going Forward: At the end of this Public Comment period, ICANN Staff will review the comments submitted and prepare a summary analysis of the various submissions. Deadline and How to Submit Comments: ICANN Staff is opening a 60-day public comment, from 15 February through 15 April 2010, and invites community comments on the draft report. The formal Public Comment Forum Box is located here <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#whois-a ccuracy-study> http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#whois-ac curacy-study To Submit Comments: <mailto:whois-accuracy-study@icann.org> whois-accuracy-study(a)icann.org To View Comments: http://forum.icann.org/lists/whois-accuracy-study/ Staff Responsible: David A. Giza, Senior Director, Contractual Compliance Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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FW: [council] Non-Lawyers' Guide to the 2009 RAA
by Mike Rodenbaugh Feb. 16, 2010

Feb. 16, 2010

Fyi ICANN has published a guide explaining the Registrar Accreditation Agreement. Please advise with any questions or comments. Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW tel/fax: +1 (415) 738-8087 http://rodenbaugh.com <http://rodenbaugh.com/> From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Glen de Saint Géry Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 1:46 AM To: Council GNSO Subject: [council] Non-Lawyers' Guide to the 2009 RAA News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-15feb10-en.htm _____ Non-Lawyers' Guide to the 2009 RAA 15 February 2010 ICANN has produced a Non-Lawyers' <http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/non-lawyers-guide-to-ra-agreement-15feb1 0-en.htm> Guide to the May 2009 Registrar Accreditation [PDF <http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/non-lawyers-guide-to-ra-agreement-15feb1 0-en.pdf> , 137K] in response to the At-Large Advisory Committee's (ALAC) request for such a guide. The Guide is presented as a service to all in the ICANN Community to assist in understanding ICANN's Registrar Accreditation Agreement, entered into between ICANN and each of its accredited Registrars. The Guide does not represent a legal interpretation of the RAA, and the Guide does not alter or amend the terms of the RAA. More information on Registrar accreditation can be found at http://www.icann.org/registrars/accreditation.htm <http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/accreditation.htm> . The Guide is an evolving document, and ICANN welcomes suggestions on how it can be improved. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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FW: Organizational Reviews - 2 Applications for AoC Reviews - GNSO Endorsement -
by BC Secretariat Feb. 16, 2010

Feb. 16, 2010

Dear BC colleagues Please see communication from Chuck Gomes, CHAIR, GNSO policy council, regarding two applications/for Review Panels. While I am not at all clear on the process that the GNSO Policy council will follow to forward names for consideration since that is still under development, it is important to also ensure that BC members know that other processes to submit their interests exists. For example, see below for two submissions made to ICANN, which identified the GNSO as their affiliation, and which now will become part of the GNSO Policy council 'list' to be considered. If you are personally interested, or have an executive from your organization whom you want to nominate, you may wish to follow the process of submitting relevant information directly to ICANN. Marilyn Cade > > > To: Stakeholder Group Chairs > > Forwarded From: Alice Jansen > > > Good morning, > > In line with Chuck Gomes' request (see below), you will find enclosed two endorsement applications for Affirmation of Commitments reviews from candidates that indicated GNSO as their SO. > > Please note that although candidates have specified an order of preference for the reviews to be performed, both selected the 'Accountability and Transparency' review which Mr. Gomes stresses in his email. > > The compressed folders attached to this email contain the applicants' CV and motivation letter. > > The application deadline for the 'Accountability and Transparency' review will expire on February the 22nd, midnight UTC, but as you know the GNSO Council will have until the 1st March to endorse the candidatures. > > Best regards > > Alice > > Alice E. Jansen > -------------------------- > ICANN > Assistant, Organizational Reviews > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Marco, > > The GNSO requests that applications received from volunteers for the Accountability and Transparency RT be forwarded to the GNSO Secretariat as soon as possible after receipt for distribution to the Council list, SGs and other GNSO organization lists. If applications are received prior to finalization of the GNSO endorsement process on 18 February, it would be helpful if the applicants seeking GNSO endorsement were informed that additional GNSO information requirements will be identified on 18 February and will be requested at that time along with the CV and motivation letter. > If there are any concerns with this, please let me know. > > Thanks for your assistance. > > Chuck Gomes >

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Committee appointments -- Credentials and Finance committees -- call for volunteers
by Rick Anderson Feb. 13, 2010

Feb. 13, 2010

I'll volunteer for the Finance Committee. /Rick Rick Anderson EVP, InterBorder Holdings Ltd randerson(a)interborder.ca cell (403) 830-1798 ----- Original Message ----- From: owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org <owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org> To: bc - GNSO list <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Sent: Sat Feb 13 07:00:50 2010 Subject: [bc-gnso] Committee appointments -- Credentials and Finance committees -- call for volunteers hi all, we have 3 open slots on these two committees (which are appointed by the Executive Committee for one-year terms) Finance Committee -- 2 positions Credentials Committee -- 1 position (mine) here's a link to our charter if you would like more information about the duties of the committees; http://www.bizconst.org/charter.htm neither of these committees will require travel to meet face-to-face. most of the work will be done by email with the occasional teleconference. my experience on the Credentials Committee was that typically there were 2-3 rounds of email for each applicant so it's a modest time commitment -- although it would be fantastic if we could deliver a deluge of applicants for the committee to review! the Finance Committee is new, so there isn't any history there. there is also a lot of work to do at the beginning (crafting a new budget, laying down some new processes), so the Finance Committee is likely to be a more demanding job. at least for the first few months. please consider helping out with these! one of our goals is to broaden the participation in the leadership of the constituency and this is a great opportunity to do that. i think we (the executive committee) would like to fill these slots quickly, either during or just after the Nairobi meeting. so please do take a moment and decide whether these are activities that you would like to participate in -- and let us know if you do. Here's a link to a really short survey where you can do that; http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X8WY6MM thanks! mikey - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.) This e-mail message and any attachments may contain confidential and/or privileged information intended only for the addressee. In the event this e-mail is sent to you in error, sender and sender’s company do not waive confidentiality or privilege, and waiver may not be assumed. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of, or action taken in reliance on, the contents of this e-mail by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have been sent this e-mail in error, please destroy all copies and notify sender at the above e-mail address. Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. You should check this e-mail message and any attachments for viruses. Sender and sender’s company accept no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Like other forms of communication, e-mail communications may be vulnerable to interception by unauthorized parties. If you do not wish to communicate by e-mail, please notify sender. In the absence of such notification, your consent is assumed. Sender will not take any additional security measures (such as encryption) unless specifically requested.

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Committee appointments -- Credentials and Finance committees -- call for volunteers
by Mike O'Connor Feb. 13, 2010

Feb. 13, 2010

hi all, we have 3 open slots on these two committees (which are appointed by the Executive Committee for one-year terms) Finance Committee -- 2 positions Credentials Committee -- 1 position (mine) here's a link to our charter if you would like more information about the duties of the committees; http://www.bizconst.org/charter.htm neither of these committees will require travel to meet face-to-face. most of the work will be done by email with the occasional teleconference. my experience on the Credentials Committee was that typically there were 2-3 rounds of email for each applicant so it's a modest time commitment -- although it would be fantastic if we could deliver a deluge of applicants for the committee to review! the Finance Committee is new, so there isn't any history there. there is also a lot of work to do at the beginning (crafting a new budget, laying down some new processes), so the Finance Committee is likely to be a more demanding job. at least for the first few months. please consider helping out with these! one of our goals is to broaden the participation in the leadership of the constituency and this is a great opportunity to do that. i think we (the executive committee) would like to fill these slots quickly, either during or just after the Nairobi meeting. so please do take a moment and decide whether these are activities that you would like to participate in -- and let us know if you do. Here's a link to a really short survey where you can do that; http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X8WY6MM thanks! mikey - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.)

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Pre-Nairobi member conference call -- here's a poll to determine the best time for the call
by Mike O'Connor Feb. 13, 2010

Feb. 13, 2010

hi all, here's a link to a Doodle poll you can use to express your preference for a conference call to update each other on BC matters. we'll be covering lots of stuff, but there will be a special focus on the upcoming ICANN meeting in Nairobi. please take a moment right now to fill it out (it'll take just a minute) so that i can schedule the bridge. http://www.doodle.com/hi6n2k2c6gqbdapz thanks! mikey - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.)

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FW: [council] Registration Abuse Policies WG Initial Report
by Mike Rodenbaugh Feb. 12, 2010

Feb. 12, 2010

Fyi the Initial Report of this Working Group. Many thanks to Martin Sutton, Berry Cobb, Mikey O'Connor, Caleb Queern and Phil Corwin for their participation in this group thus far. The BC has been one of the main drivers of this group. We will be preparing draft comments for BC members' review in the next couple weeks, but of course discussion on the list would be welcome, if anyone has any questions or comments after reading the Executive Summary and the Recommendations, at least. Thanks, Mike Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW tel/fax: +1 (415) 738-8087 http://rodenbaugh.com <http://rodenbaugh.com/> From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Marika Konings Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 12:40 AM To: council(a)gnso.icann.org Cc: Greg Aaron Subject: [council] Registration Abuse Policies WG Initial Report Dear All, Please find attached the Registration Abuse Policies Working Group Initial Report. The report will be published today and a public comment period will open until 28 March. An overview of the report and its recommendations will be presented to the Council at its meeting in Nairobi. With best regards, Marika

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Fwd: New information related to ICANN Nairobi Meeting
by Mike O'Connor Feb. 12, 2010

Feb. 12, 2010

Begin forwarded message: > From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> > Date: February 11, 2010 5:59:39 PM CST > To: Mike O'Connor <mike(a)haven2.com> > Cc: Glen de Saint Géry <gnso-secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org> > Subject: New information related to ICANN Nairobi Meeting > > Please distribute > > Note that this information is also posted at the ICANN website at: > http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-11feb10-en.htm > > Dear ICANN Community, > > Within the last 24 hours, we received an unclassified report from the United States’ Department of State related to the Kenyatta International Conference Center, the venue for our upcoming meeting (attached below). > > The types of threats outlined in that communication are difficult to assess. ICANN is now reaching out to different parties in Kenya and elsewhere to see if it is possible to better assess the situation, and of course will share any further information with you. > > Sammy Buruchara, Chairman of the ICANN 2010 Local Steering Committee in Nairobi has already provided the following information: > “In relation with the Security threat by Al Shabaab to US Embassy and KICC, I wish to on behalf of ICANN 2010 Local Organizing committee and on behalf of the relevant Kenya Government Security Agencies state the following: > > The Kenya Government is aware of the Security Threat by Al Shabaab on KICC and on the United States Embassy in Nairobi. Our security organs that include National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS) and Kenya Anti-Terrorism Police have been alerted and will make appropriate security responses to deal with this threat. Through their network of security agents, they have made contingency plans to thwart any possible terrorist plot that will target Nairobi City, including KICC and all the Hotels in which delegates will be hosted, and the US Embassy. > > I wish to assure ICANN Community that the Kenya Government is committed to ensure your safety during the ICANN event and will take necessary security measures to guarantee the safety of all participants during the Conference.” > > In the most transparent manner possible, ICANN will continue to share information as it becomes available. Just like you, we’re processing this information, and seeing how and if we need to update procedures and plans for the upcoming meeting. > > Sincerely, > Doug Brent > > Information from U.S. State Department > > “As of early February 2010, individuals affiliated with al-Shabaab al-Islamiya were planning suicide bombing attacks on the US Embassy and Kenyan International Conference Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The individuals were targeting the KICC because it was deemed the largest and oldest building associated with the Kenyan government. The US Embassy was targeted for its support of the Kenyan government. As of early February, the individuals planning to carry out the attacks were living in Somali communities in Kenya. We have no additional information regarding the possible individuals involved in the plot, timing, or method of the attack. > > This is all the information we have at this time, and we will continue to keep you updated if there are any potential updates.” > - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.)

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New Member
by BC Secretariat Feb. 11, 2010

Feb. 11, 2010

Dear Members I am pleased to welcome AT&T, represented by Jeff Breuggeman, as a new member of the BC. Best wishes Gary

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Fw: [council] Motion on the Proposed Process for GNSO Endorsement of Nominees to the AoC Accountability and Transparency RT
by Zahid Jamil Feb. 10, 2010

Feb. 10, 2010

Sincerely, Zahid Jamil Barrister-at-law Jamil & Jamil Barristers-at-law 219-221 Central Hotel Annexe Merewether Road, Karachi. Pakistan Cell: +923008238230 Tel: +92 21 5680760 / 5685276 / 5655025 Fax: +92 21 5655026 www.jamilandjamil.com Notice / Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and its contents are being communicated only for the intended recipients . If you are not the intended recipient you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this message by mistake and delete it from your system. The contents above may contain/are the intellectual property of Jamil & Jamil, Barristers-at-Law, and constitute privileged information protected by attorney client privilege. The reproduction, publication, use, amendment, modification of any kind whatsoever of any part or parts (including photocopying or storing it in any medium by electronic means whether or not transiently or incidentally or some other use of this communication) without prior written permission and consent of Jamil & Jamil is prohibited. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -----Original Message----- From: William Drake <william.drake(a)graduateinstitute.ch> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:19:42 To: GNSO Council List<council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Motion on the Proposed Process for GNSO Endorsement of Nominees to the AoC Accountability and Transparency RT Hello, Please see two documents attached. I hereby make the following motion: WHEREAS, in furtherance of ICANN’s responsibilities under the Affirmation of Commitments, applicants are being sought to volunteer to serve on the review team for Accountability and Transparency <link to http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03feb10-en.htm >; WHEREAS, the Accountability and Transparency review team will include members endorsed by the GNSO in its efforts; WHEREAS, the GNSO Council desires to adopt a one-time process to provide endorsements for applicants to serve on the first Accountability and Transparency review; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT: RESOLVED, that the Endorsement Process described in the attached document <link to final draft> is hereby approved ; RESOLVED FURTHER, that each Stakeholder Group and the GNSO Council Nominating Committee appointees should immediately commence their selection processes in accordance with the Endorsement Process; RESOLVED FURTHER, ICANN Staff is directed to post and distribute the Endorsement Process as widely as possible to all GNSO related groups in an effort to inform qualified applicants of the important work of the Accountability and Transparency review team; RESOLVED FURTHER, the Council shall form an Evaluation Team made up of one Councilor from each SG plus one Nominating Committee Appointee in its meeting on 18 February to assess the responses and report to the Council list not later than 25 February; RESOLVED FURTHER, ICANN Staff is directed to schedule a Special Council Teleconference call on 26 February at a time that maximizes Councilor participation for the purpose of finalizing GNSO endorsements; RESOLVED FURTHER, the Affirmation of Commitments Review Drafting Team is requested to continue its work to develop a longer-term process for Council consideration in April.

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