January 2014 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

FOR REVIEW: draft BC comment on study of Whois misuse
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 15, 2014

Jan. 15, 2014

ICANN posted a Study<http://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/cmu-misuse-study-26nov13-e…> on Whois Misuse. Back in 2009 the BC prompted this study to learn whether "Public access to WHOIS data leads to a measurable degree of misuse – that is, to actions that cause actual harm, are illegal or illegitimate, or otherwise contrary to the stated legitimate purpose." We discussed this study on our 5-Dec member call. Three BC members volunteered to review and draft comments on the study (Jimson Olufuye, Susan Kawaguchi, John Berard). As discussed on our 9-Jan call, their proposed comment is brief and should be easy for members to do an expedited review before ICANN's due date of 18-Jan-2014. So please review the attached and REPLY ALL with your comments or objections before 18-Jan-2014. Thanks again to Jimson, Susan, and John for stepping-up to this. Best, Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination

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New Year, New Momentum by Fadi Chehadé
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 11, 2014

Jan. 11, 2014

Dear BC Members, Please find below an announcement by ICANN's President and CEO, Fadi Chehade, regarding his plans for the new year. Kind regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat > > http://blog.icann.org/2014/01/new-year-new-momentum/ > New Year, New Momentum > by Fadi Chehadé on January 10, 2014 > At ICANN, we begin 2014 with a management “base camp” for executive staff to gather, take stock and get ready for the next phase of intense activities. It follows ICANN’s December holiday, during which the staff and I took time to step back from the frenzy of daily work and spend time with family and friends. > > Holding this base camp so close to our return from the holiday was intentional. The time to recharge and reflect is an important part of ensuring forward progress. As the poet Kahlil Gibran wrote, “the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain.” > > This trimester, of all the areas I’ll focus on, I will personally zero in on four. First and foremost, I am focused on management and human resources development, an important facet for a growing organization. We recently created our first HR development program to foster staff’s professional growth. This will also be a personal goal for me, to coach and work closely with the executive team and other managers to encourage continued professional development. > > Second, we are working diligently to design and operationalize the first ICANN Executive Management Dashboard. At base camp, we will finalize the dashboard’s list of key performance indicators for each ICANN objective/goal. The dashboard will provide our managers the ability to gain real-time insights into our performance, thus enhancing decision-making and optimizing operational performance. > > The third area I will focus on is strengthening the ICANN technical and technology staff profile and resources. Among my objectives is to complete the search for a new head of technical operations. > > And lastly, I will stay engaged in the global discussions of Internet governance and what ICANN’s role should be in this evolving ecosystem. > > As you may have heard, I plan to split my residence this year among the cities in which ICANN has operational hubs. From mid-February through April, I will be based in the Singapore hub. Later this year, I will also relocate to Istanbul. I am excited to join our staff in bringing ICANN to the world. > > Happy new year! > > > > > Glen de Saint Géry > GNSO Secretariat > gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org > http://gnso.icann.org >

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FW: Internet Governance 2020 — Geopolitics and the Future of the Internet
by Phil Corwin Jan. 10, 2014

Jan. 10, 2014

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Policy calendar for 9-Jan-2014 BC member call
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 8, 2014

Jan. 8, 2014

Here's a Policy Calendar for Tomorrow's BC call. (8-Jan-2014) Channel 1. BC participation in ICANN Public Comment process: ICANN Public Comment page is <http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment> <http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment> here<https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment>. Selected comment opportunities below: 1. Study<http://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/cmu-misuse-study-26nov13-e…> on Whois Misuse (comments close 18-Jan) In 2009, the BC prompted this study to learn whether "Public access to WHOIS data leads to a measurable degree of misuse – that is, to actions that cause actual harm, are illegal or illegitimate, or otherwise contrary to the stated legitimate purpose." On 5-Dec, 3 members volunteered to draft BC comments (Jimson Olufuye, Susan Kawaguchi, John Berard). Their draft comment is brief and it should be easy for members to do an expedited review before the due date. (see first attachment) 2. ICANN draft for Vision, Mission & Focus for 5-year Strategic Plan (comments close 31-Jan) This draft is output of April-September "brainstorming" by board, community and staff. (link<http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/focus-areas-29o…>) Tim Chen and Chris Chaplow are drafting comments for the BC, with help from Martin Sutton, Marilyn Cade, and Andrew Mack. This group will give an update on our call and expects to circulate a draft next week. 3. Status update from expert working group on gTLD Directory Services (comments close 28-Feb) 4. New gTLD Auction Rules (initial comments 14-Jan) Note: BC members are encouraged to submit individual/company comments. The BC selects topics on which to submit official positions based on member interest. --- Channel 2. Support for discussion and votes of our representatives on GNSO Council John Berard and Gabi Szlak, Councilors. Next Council meeting is 23-Jan-2014, 18:00 UTC. Agenda and Motions expected by 13-Jan. --- Channel 3. Supporting discussion/voting on matters before the Commercial Stakeholders Group (CSG) Marilyn Cade, CSG Liaison Developments in global internet governance and implications for ICANN and for private sector role. --- Channel 4. BC statements and responses during public meetings (outreach events, public forum, etc.) ICANN plans to delegate Singular and Plural forms of same string, despite GAC advice and community concerns. The BC sent a letter to ICANN CEO and Board on 22-Oct (link<http://www.bizconst.org/Positions-Statements/Singular-Plural%20TLDs.pdf>). Steve re-iterated those requests at the Public Forum in BA, asking if the Board shared the BC concerns. NGPC member Mike Silber replied, "Yes, several of us are very concerned about this." This topic was on NGPC’s 20-Nov agenda (Report on String Confusion Objection Expert Determinations), , but minutes<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/prelim-report-new-gtld-20nov…> indicate they postponed this item. On 20-Dec, Steve and Andy Abrams circulated a second draft letter to the New gLTD Program Committee, citing an appeal process the Board recently approved for ccTLD IDN String Confusion. We gave 10 days of review by members, during which 6 members indicated support and none of our members disagreed or objected. Elis submitted the attached letter on 5-Jan-2014. (second attachment) State of the Net Conference, Washington DC 28-Jan-2014 (link<http://www.stateofthenet.org/agenda/>) One panel is called "If the Multistakeholder Model is the Past, Present and Future of Internet Governance, Can Someone Please Define It?" Steve DelBianco is on a panel with Fadi Chehade: “Will the Brazilian Reboot Turn the Internet into a BRIC?" ICANN’s latest plan to manage collisions between new gTLD strings and domains used in private networks. (link<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-annex-1…>) To develop the framework for new TLDs, ICANN hired JAS Advisors. JAS posted initial thoughts on detection & response at DomainIncite (link<http://domainincite.com/15205-dns-namespace-collisions-detection-and-respon…>), where BC members can reply with suggestions. Implementing GAC Advice on Safeguards and Exclusive Generic gTLDs. First item in Buenos Aires GAC Communique is a query about open and nondiscriminatory access to domains in new TLDs. Full Communique is here<http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/gac-to-board-20nov13-en>. Excerpt below. 1. Category 1 and Category 2 Safeguard Advice. The GAC welcomed the response of the Board to the GAC's Beijing Communiqué advice on Category 1 and Category 2 safeguards. The GAC received useful information regarding implementation of the safeguards during its discussions with the New gTLD Program Committee. GAC members asked for clarification of a number of issues and look forward to ICANN's response. The GAC highlights the importance of its Beijing advice on 'Restricted Access' registries, particularly with regard to the need to avoid undue preference and/or undue disadvantage. The GAC requests a briefing on whether the Board considers that the existing PIC specifications (including 3c) fully implements this advice. Where this is 3c from Spec 11 of Standard Registry Agreement:c. Registry Operator will operate the TLD in a transparent manner consistent with general principles of openness and non-discrimination by establishing, publishing and adhering to clear registration policies.

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London Meeting
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 2, 2014

Jan. 2, 2014

Hi all, Just noticed that the London meeting website is now open. <http://meetings.icann.org/icann50> http://meetings.icann.org/icann50 for those who want to arrange accommodation and know that the venue is in North West Central London Hilton London Metropole Hotel (THE VENUE) 225 Edgware Road, London, W2 1JU ICANN 50 | 22 - 26 June 2014 Not forgetting Singapore first <http://singapore49.icann.org/en/> http://singapore49.icann.org/en/ Chris Chaplow Managing Director Andalucia.com S.L. Avenida del Carmen 9 Ed. Puertosol, Puerto Deportivo 1ª Planta, Oficina 30 Estepona, 29680 Malaga, Spain Tel: + (34) 952 897 865 Fax: + (34) 952 897 874 E-mail: <mailto:chris@andalucia.com> chris(a)andalucia.com Web: <http://www.andalucia.com/> www.andalucia.com Information about Andalucia, Spain.

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