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

Singapore Meeting BC Attendees
by Benedetta Rossi Feb. 20, 2014

Feb. 20, 2014

Dear BC Members, In preparation for the upcoming ICANN Meeting in Singapore, please let me know if you are planning to attend to confirm BC attendance at the meeting. Thank you, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat bc-secretariat(a)icann.org <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org

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Ttranscript & MP3 Recording - BC Officer Election Candidate Call, Feb. 18, 2014
by Benedetta Rossi Feb. 20, 2014

Feb. 20, 2014

Dear BC Members, Please find attached the transcript from the BC Officer Election candidate call which took place on Tuesday, Feb. 18th, 2014 at 11 am EST. The MP3 Recording can be found here: <https://icann.box.com/shared/static/vns3m2yw4rzp1o8vrxuo.mp3> https://icann.box.com/shared/static/vns3m2yw4rzp1o8vrxuo.mp3 Thank you, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat bc-secretariat(a)icann.org <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org

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FOR REVIEW: BC comment on Accountability and Transparency Review Team recommendations
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 20, 2014

Feb. 20, 2014

Attached is my first draft BC comment on recommendations from the second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2). ICANN's comment page is here<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/atrt2-recommendations-09jan14-e…> and the ATRT2 recommendations are here<http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/atrt/final-recommendations-31dec13…>. Initial comments close 21-Feb and reply comments close 15 March. Today begins our 14-day review period, putting us on track to submit comments by 3-March. Marilyn will likely have initial edits, but all BC members are invited to REPLY ALL with edits (using TRACK CHANGES, please). - Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination

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Policy calendar for 20-Feb-2014 BC member call
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 20, 2014

Feb. 20, 2014

Here's a Policy Calendar for the BC member call on 20-Feb-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. Status update from expert working group on gTLD Directory Services (comments close 28-Feb) The EWG status update is here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.icann.org/en/groups/o…>, and described on this page (link<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.icann.org/en/news/ann…>). Jimson Olufuye , Tim Chen, and Susan Kawaguchi drafted BC comments. (1st attachment) 2. Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Final Report & Recommendations (link<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/atrt2-recommendations-09jan14-e…>) (initial comments due 21-Feb; rely comments close 15-Mar) Steve DelBianco drafted BC comments and circulated for review on 17-Feb. (2nd attachment) 3. Qualified Launch Program for new gTLDs (link<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/qlp-addendum-13feb14-en.htm>) (initial comments due 28-Feb) The new registry agreement allows operator to register 100 names for itself. This proposal would let operators register these names to third parties for the purposes of promoting their TLDs — prior to the Sunrise period. 4. Proposed modifications to GNSO procedures to address resubmission of motions (link<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/gnso-op-procedures-10feb14-en.h…>) (initial comments due 3-Mar) 5. Proposed Review Mechanism to Address Perceived Inconsistent Expert Determinations on String Confusion Objections Comment page here<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/sco-framework-principles-11feb1…>. (Initial comments due 12-Mar) The BC sent letters to ICANN Board on 22-Oct (link<http://www.bizconst.org/Positions-Statements/Singular-Plural%20TLDs.pdf>) and 30-Dec (link<http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/cooper-to-ngpc-30dec13-en.pdf>) regarding string confusion objections. On 5-Feb the NGPC addressed “String Confusion Expert Determinations”. Their resolution (here<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-05feb14…>) includes this: Whereas The review will be limited to the String Confusion Objection Expert Determinations for .CAR/.CARS and .CAM/.COM. Resolved, the NGPC directs the President and CEO to publish for public comment the proposed review mechanism for addressing perceived inconsistent Expert Determinations from the New gTLD Program String Confusion Objections process. The BC should be pleased that ICANN acknowledged the need for a new review mechanism for inconsistent string confusion decisions. Inexplicably, this review may look at confusion between .car and .cars, but may not review confusion between .hotel and .hotels. Also seeking BC volunteer(s) for a PDP working group on issues for the Accreditation of Privacy & Proxy services. See wiki<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=43983094> and attached document with several questions we need to answer by 28-Feb. Note: BC members are encouraged to do their own 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 27-Feb-2014, 11:00 UTC. Agenda<http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/agenda-council-27feb14-en.htm> Item 4: update on transliteration of registrant contact info Item 5: GNSO engagement with ICANN CEO’s new ‘top-down’ Strategy Panels Item 6: Update on Joint GAC-GNSO consultation group Item 7: Update upcoming review of the GNSO Item 8: Discussion on international internet governance issues --- 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’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. Beyond The Dot 2014 (<http://www.fairwindspartners.com/Events/Beyond-the-Dot-2014/>link<http://www.fairwindspartners.com/Events/Beyond-the-Dot-2014/Agenda/>) was a full-day conference in Washington on 19-Feb-2014 offered by BC member Fairwinds. Panelists included BC members Anjali Hansen (Better Business Bureau), Steve DelBianco, Jordyn Buchanan (Google), Jeff Neuman (Neustar). Check these two replies from Akram Atallah (ICANN) during Q&A: Akram, on IANA contract: "It was always envisioned that IANA contract would be handed to ICANN and cease to exist. The Community is saying, “It’s time.” Akram, on how to transfer IANA to ICANN permanently: "We’d resolve that using bottom-up. Lot of panels working on that, and they’ll bring recommendations to the Board.” (this was after DelBianco challenged Akram about the CEO’s top-down strategy panels!) NCUC is hosting a day-long conference in Singapore on 21-March. Conference title is "ICANN and Global Internet Governance: The Road to Sao Paulo, and Beyond”. Speakers include Fadi Chehade and Larry Strickling.

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Question for candidates
by Benedetta Rossi Feb. 18, 2014

Feb. 18, 2014

Dear BC Members, In preparation for today's candidate call we have received one question for candidates submitted by Gabriela Szlak who will not be able to join the call. The question is the following: What issues do you believe are the most urgent for outreach and awareness activities for the BC to focus on, and how do you plan, as a leader, to contribute to these outreach and awareness needs? Candidates will be asked to answer this question first and then members on the call will be able to ask any further questions to each candidate. Thank you ever so much, Kind regards, Benedetta Rossi Sent from my iPhone

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FW: New Post on Fake Political Websites
by Phil Corwin Feb. 18, 2014

Feb. 18, 2014

BC members may find this of some interest... Subject: New Post on Fake Political Websites http://www.internetcommerce.org/Fake_Political_Websites Fake Political Websites Draw Attention in DC Controversy continues to build in Washington, DC regarding an online campaign against Democratic candidates for the House being conducted by the National Republican Campaign Committee. As just reported by National Journal<http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/under-fire-gop-adjusts-fake-democra…>, the NRCC recently adjusted the arguably misleading series of websites and "changed the donation page to make clearer to potential contributors that their money wasn't going to the smiling Democrats pictured but instead to the Republicans". The article focuses on the GOP-registered website www.nickrahallforcongress.com<http://www.nickrahallforcongress.com> which features a large photo of the West Virginia Congressman and then proceeds to describe votes he cast that allegedly could cost thousands of coal mining jobs in that state. The bottom of the webpage does display this: "Paid for by the National Republican Congressional Committee and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. www.nrcc.org<http://www.nrcc.org/>." An earlier article<http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/republican-look-alike-sites-mocking…> on the same website campaign noted that some of the GOP-backed websites were mimicking the design of the Democratic candidates' official websites, and that the NRCC was purchasing search ads to promote the websites so that the faux website would be the first result returned when the targeted candidate's name was Googled. That article notes, "Under Federal Election Committee (FEC) regulations<http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2013-title11-vol1/pdf/CFR-2013-title11-vol…>, political committees cannot use a candidate's name in a "special project," such as a microsite, unless it "clearly and unambiguously shows opposition to the named candidate." Some campaign finance experts and outside campaign watchdog groups contend that the NRCC websites cross the line and violate the FEC regulations, but Republican spokespersons defend them as "100 percent legal". The FEC is highly unlikely to crack down on the practice because the Commission is evenly split and highly gridlocked between three Democrats and three Republicans. With the FEC unlikely to act and the NRCC clearly not backing down, it will be interesting to see if any of the targeted candidates tries to shut down a faux website through an action brought under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anticybersquatting_Consumer_Protection_Act>). Like the UDRP and URS, that U.S. law prohibits the bad faith registration and use of a domain that is identical or confusingly similar where there is intent to profit, and in addition to trademarks the Act also covers "a famous personal name" (that could lead to judicial consideration of the issue of whether all members of Congress, as well as first -time candidates who have yet to be elected, are "famous" for ACPA purposes). One of the factors that a court may consider in regard to finding bad faith under the ACPA is whether the registrant has engaged in the registration of multiple domain names known to be identical or confusingly similar to marks protected under the Act. On the other hand, the Savings Clause of the Act preserves fair use defenses under the Trademark Act as well as "a person's right of free speech or expression under the first amendment of the United States Constitution" - and we presume that the NRCC would argue that it was only exercising its First Amendment rights to criticize the positions of the targeted Democrats. U.S. courts are generally loathe to wade into and decide political disputes. While the NRCC's Democratic counterpart has apparently not engaged in such tactics (yet), we'd be surprised if Democrat candidates or their supporters hadn't registered similar websites targeting Republican opponents. With all the independent money sloshing around U.S. politics these days it's almost inevitable that such deliberately confusing websites will gain wider use as a campaign tool. New gTLDs are likely to figure in this practice going forward. The Republican State Legislative Committee (RSLC) succeeded in its bid to acquire .gop as a gTLD for use solely by Republican candidates (no similar bid was made for an official Democratic Party gTLD). But the RSLC's community objection to .republican failed, and the same portfolio applicant behind that bid will also soon be opening .democrat to domain registrations as well. So we suppose it won't be long before these types of websites migrate to those new gTLDs, with the right-of-the-dot label arguably further confusing voters in regard to their origin and sponsorship. All of this political squabbling will add an interesting background to any future Congressional discussion of the adequacy of the ACPA in the era of new gTLDs. Philip S. 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FOR REVIEW: BC comment on Status Update from expert working group on gTLD Directory Services
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 18, 2014

Feb. 18, 2014

Attached are draft BC comments and questions on the Status Update from the expert working group on gTLD Directory Services. The EWG status update is here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.icann.org/en/groups/o…>, and described on this page<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11nov13-en.htm>. Comments close 28-Feb, so today begins a 12-day member review period. Thanks to BC members Jimson Olufuye, Tim Chen, and Susan Kawaguchi for this drafting work. Jimson is the CEO of Kontemporary, a systems Integration and ICT Consultancy firm. Though less than 10% of the company revenue is from domain businesses, he has interacted extensively with gTLD and ccTLD WHOIS registry systems. BC members are familiar with Susan's many years of work to improve WHOIS, first with eBay and now with Facebook. Susan was appointed to the WHOIS review team two years ago and is now a member of the EWG on Directory Services. Tim is CEO of DomainTools, whose products partly rely on whois data to help users understand who operates a given website or IP address, and to also make connections between domain names. DomainTools' clients include law enforcement, trademark attorneys, cybercrime investigators, brand protection agents, and a wide variety of professionals in the DNS industry. All BC members are invited to REPLY ALL with edits (using TRACK CHANGES, please). Note that the second half of this draft shows a dialog between Tim and Jimson regarding certain aspects of Directory Services. Based on member feedback, we will refine that section into additional points or questions for the EWG. - Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination

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BC Officer Elections 2014 - Candidate Statements
by Benedetta Rossi Feb. 17, 2014

Feb. 17, 2014

Dear BC Members, In preparation for tomorrow's candidate call for the currently open election process for BC Officers for 2014, please find attached the four candidate statements received. I would like to also take this opportunity to remind you that questions for candidates should be submitted by today COB. So far no questions were received. If no questions are received members will be able to ask questions to each candidate directly on the call with Glen De Saint Gery, Returning Officer, moderating the discussion with candidates. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions, Thank you, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat bc-secretariat(a)icann.org <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org

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BC Officer Election 2014 Announcement: Nominations
by Benedetta Rossi Feb. 14, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

Dear BC Members, This is an election announcement for the currently open process for the BC Officer Elections 2014. Following the closure of the two week nomination period, the nominations are the following: Chair: . Elisa Cooper - Nominated by David Fares and seconded by: Marie Pattullo, Laura Covington and Stephane Van Gelder Vice Chair Finance & Operations: . Jimson Olufuye - Nominated by Gabriela Szlak Vice Chair Policy Coordination: . Steve DelBianco - Nominated by Marilyn Cade and seconded by Stephane Van Gelder CSG Representative: . Marilyn Cade - Nominated by Tim Smith and seconded by Gabriela Szlak As a reminder, nominees should submit their candidate statements by Monday, Feb. 17th 2014 for them to be aggregated and submitted to BC Members prior to the Candidate call taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 18th at 11 a.m. EST (4 p.m. UTC). Questions for candidates should also be submitted to the me at bc-secretariat(a)icann.org by Monday, Feb. 17th for them to be used on the candidate call and aggregated and submitted to candidates in preparation for the call. Thank you ever so much, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat bc-secretariat(a)icann.org <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org

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WEBINAR - ICANN Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework
by Benedetta Rossi Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Dear BC Members, Please find below an ICANN invitation to participate on the Webinar on ICANN's Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework taking place on Feb. 17th, 2014. If you would like to participate please follow the instructions noted below to register. Thank you, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat bc-secretariat(a)icann.org https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org Dear All, You are invited to join the Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework <http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/public-responsi bility> on Monday, 17 February 2014 at 12:00-13:00 UTC (time converter: http://goo.gl/TiF9kh) or 19:00-20:00 UTC (time converter: http://goo.gl/J4jP5Y) for an update and interactive discussion. As it prepares to offer its advice to the ICANN President and CEO, the Strategy Panel wishes to walk you through the work it has undertaken and to seek your input on the preliminary set of conclusions it has reached. The webinar will also be the opportunity for you to ask questions. Please refer to the announcement at http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12feb14-en.htm or see below for more information and details. Advisory in nature, ICANN Strategy Panels serve as an integral part of a framework for cross-community dialogue on strategic matters. Designed to concentrate on critical strategic <http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/conversation-in put-24jun13-en.pdf> areas identified by the community, Board, and staff, the work of Strategy Panels will inform a new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. More information is available at: <http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement> http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement We look forward to your participation in this webinar. Should you not be in a position to attend one of the sessions, please note that the slides, recording and transcript of the presentation will be made available following the webinar at http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12feb14-en.htm and http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/public-responsib ility. The Strategy Panel also welcomes feedback submitted via its publicly archived mailing-list: prfpanel(a)icann.org. Thanks, Best regards ICANN staff === WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework 12 February 2014 Join the <http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement/public-responsi bility> Strategy Panel on the Public Responsibility Framework for an update and interactive discussion. Date: Monday, 17 February 2014 Times: . 12:00-13:00 UTC (time converter: <http://goo.gl/TiF9kh> http://goo.gl/TiF9kh) . 19:00-20:00 UTC (time converter: <http://goo.gl/J4jP5Y> http://goo.gl/J4jP5Y) You are invited to an update on the activities of the Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework. The work of the <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-15jul13-en.htm> ICANN Strategy Panels will inform ICANN's new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. As it prepares to offer its advice to the ICANN President and CEO, the Public Responsibility Framework Strategy Panel wishes to walk you through the work it has undertaken and to seek your input on the preliminary set of conclusions it has reached. This webinar will also be the opportunity for you to ask questions. ICANNStrategy Panels serve as an integral part of a framework for cross-community dialogue: your feedback and contributions are key to this project and will be carefully considered. Panel output will be posted for community consideration and public comment. Webinar Details The webinar will be run in an Adobe Connect room with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. The session will be conducted in English. Participants will be given the opportunity to offer comments and to ask questions during the Q&A section. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you cannot join the live session, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. Please register via email to <mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org> alice.jansen(a)icann.org by Sunday, 16 February 2014 - 23:59 UTC to receive the dial-in details. A reminder with log-in and dial-in details will be sent to you prior to the call.

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