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FW: Montreal Minutes for review
by Kimberly Carlson Dec. 10, 2019

Dec. 10, 2019

Dear Councilors, Here is the meetings minutes from Montreal for review. Thank you, Kim

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reminder: the IGLC needs your input for its repository of Internet Governance events
by Joke Braeken Dec. 9, 2019

Dec. 9, 2019

Dear All, As IGLC Chair Pierre Bonis just mentioned here at ICANN66 in Montreal, the IGLC continues to seek your input, via a survey. The survey will close at the end of 2019. The ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) aims to create a repository of events, programmes or initiatives in the Internet Governance area, that address ccTLD-relevant topics. This initiative has two main objectives: * share information among ccNSO members, not only on upcoming meetings or events, but also on previous talks, in order to help fostering co-operation between ccTLDs who would like to share their views on one of the 8 relevant topics included in the background section below. * Once the survey results are available, it allows us to advertise to the broader ICANN community and other key players the important role of ccTLDs in Internet governance talks. Instructions: * The focus lies on the 8 topics selected by the IGLC, and the relevance for ccTLD managers. * You are invited to not only share IGF’s, but also other IG-related programmes or initiatives where the aforementioned topics are being covered. Example: Internet Governance training sessions * Events, programmes and initiatives that you include in the survey do not necessarily need to take place in the future. You can also include past events. Click here to take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/IGLCtopics<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.surveymonkey.de_r_…> Background: The IGLC selected 8 main Internet Governance-related topics which are relevant to ccTLD managers: 1. Local content 2. Internationalised Domain Names (IDNs) 3. Regulations 4. Technical 5. Digital divide 6. Cybersecurity 7. Role of the ccTLDs as promotors of the IGF dialogues 8. Capacity building Which of these topics are addressed where and when? Let us know! Click here to take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/IGLCtopics<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.surveymonkey.de_r_…> Learn more about the IGLC: https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc.htm [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_en_wor…> On behalf of the IGLC Chair Pierre Bonis and the IGLC members. Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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ICANN Publishes Updated Domain Name Marketplace Indicators
by Joke Braeken Dec. 9, 2019

Dec. 9, 2019

Dear All, ICANN today announced the release of updated industry metrics as part of its Domain Name Marketplace Indicators initiative. The initiative presents statistics related to generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) with the aim of fostering greater transparency for reputable information on the evolution of the domain name marketplace. View the updated metrics here : https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/metrics-gdd-2015-01-30-en The metrics released as part of this initiative encompass three categories and six dimensions: * Robust competition: registrant choice, registrant domain adoption, service provider marketplace entry, service provider competition. * Marketplace stability: service provider contractual compliance. * Trust: industry safeguards. ICANN plans to continue to expand the initiative's coverage of shortlisted indicators and publish these statistics twice a year in order to track progress against its goal of supporting the evolution of the domain name marketplace to be robust, stable, and trusted. A community Advisory Panel<https://community.icann.org/display/projgtldmarkthealth/gTLD+Marketplace+He…> worked with ICANN to identify relevant indicators that form part of the current schema. Concurrent to the release of these Version 1.0 marketplace indicators, the ICANN organization will continue to work with the community and the Advisory Panel to evaluate additional enhancements that might be incorporated into this initiative in the future. Read more here: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-12-09-en Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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A complication regarding the recent Decisional Participant endorsement of the ICANN Boards modification to Section 18.7(b)
by Stephen Deerhake ＠ ASNIC Dec. 9, 2019

Dec. 9, 2019

Greetings Katina, Within the last few hours, I have been contacted by Maureen Hilyard, Chair of the At Large Advisory Committee, that ICANN org has reached out to her regarding the ALAC’s final position regarding the Board’s action with respect to the change to Bylaw 18.7(b). She, acting as Chair of ALAC, on 20 September 2019 transmitted correspondence to both the Empowered Community Administration and the ICANN Corporate Secretary regarding the At Large Advisory Committee’s approval of the Board’s action with regard to the modification of Bylaw 18.7(b) that was requested by the ccNSO. The outstanding question is whether this submission of the ALAC’s position was “too soon”, and in contradiction to the language in Annex D, Section 1.4(a). It appears that it might be, and thus, at the end of the day, the ALAC may be considered by the ICANN Corporate Secretary to “have abstained” from a decision on this Bylaw change. If the ICANN Corporate Secretary determines this to be the case, it calls into question the validity of the correspondence that I sent on behalf of the Empowered Community Administration regarding the certification of the opinions of the Decisional Participants regarding the Board’s action regarding Bylaw 18.7(b). Technically, the Board’s action with regards to 18.7(b) should stand, as even with the loss of the ALAC’s support, there are still four Decisional Participants standing in support of the Board’s action with regard to 18.7(b), and none opposed.. However, there is no precedent for “corrective” correspondence from the Empowered Community Administration to the ICANN Corporate Secretary with respect to this matter. I have corresponded with the relevant ICANN org personnel that are engaged in this matter, and have (a) stated the obvious intent of ALAC to support this change to 18.7(b), and (b) urged them to seek a ruling from ICANN legal with regards to the timing of ALAC’s announcement of support for the Board’s action. I will keep you posted on developments as they occur. Best Regards, /Stephen

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Abilene Paradox
by अजय Dec. 8, 2019

Dec. 8, 2019

Dear Friends I wrote an article for “First India” newspaper. As it’s about “Management or Agreement” , thought to share with all of you. Best wishes Ajay

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Meeting Invitation: Policy Development Process (PDP) 3.0 Implementation Webinar | Monday, 09 December 2019 at 13:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Dec. 6, 2019

Dec. 6, 2019

Dear all, On behalf of the GNSO Council, please find below the details on a webinar to learn more about the implementation efforts of PDP 3.0: The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council invite you to attend a webinar to learn more about the implementation efforts of Policy Development Process (PDP) 3.0. Intended first for GNSO Councilors, SO, AC, SC and C community members are welcome to participate. Please see webinar details below. Monday, 09 December 2019 at 13:00 UTC for 90 minutes For other times: https://tinyurl.com/qrn8lhs [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tinyurl.com_qrn8lhs&d=…> Please join the Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/my/gnso1 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.zoom.us_my_gnso1…> Webinar content: * PDP 3.0 is a GNSO Council initiative designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the GNSO policy development process. The GNSO Council has endeavored to develop proposed implementation of 14 improvements of the PDP 3.0, including potential changes to how the ICANN community participate in GNSO working groups and mechanisms to review working group leadership. By the webinar date, proposed implementation documents for 12 out of 14 PDP 3.0 improvements have been developed. The GNSO Council also reached out to all SOs/ACs, soliciting written input by late November. * This webinar will provide details to the PDP 3.0 implementation, as well as opportunity for all participants to ask questions and provide further feedback. Taking into consideration the input received, the GNSO Council plans to finalize all implementation documents by January 2020. To learn more about PDP 3.0, please read the proposed implementation documents here: https://community.icann.org/x/v4rkBg You will have VoIP and telecom bridge audio options available to you upon logging in. If you are joining via audio only, please see below. One tap mobile +19294362866,,7441796513# US (New York) +16699006833,,7441796513# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 744 179 6513 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aRxRoDRS<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__zoom.us_u_aRxRoDRS&d=D…>

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Reminder | Call for Volunteers: Root Server System Governance Working Group (RSS GWG)
by Joke Braeken Dec. 5, 2019

Dec. 5, 2019

Dear All, This is a kind reminder that the ccNSO seeks volunteers. The ICANN Board recently passed a resolution to initiate the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG): consequently, the ccNSO seeks two (2) volunteers for the Root Server System CWG. The GWG is the core of the community-driven process to develop a final cooperation and governance model for the Root Server System (RSS). This call for volunteers opens Tuesday, 26 November 2019 (00:01 UTC) and closes Monday, 16 December 2019, 23:59 UTC. Further background details, information on how to join as well as the Candidate Qualification requirements and the selection procedure are included below. Purpose and Mandate The GWG is the core of the community-driven process to develop a final cooperation and governance model for the Root Server System (RSS). The GWG shall embrace the principles outlined in “RSSAC037: A Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System” (RSSAC037). Workload & working method The GWG work plan estimates a two-year effort. However, most of the work for the GWG will take place in the first year. The GWG will determine its work cadence: Regular teleconferences (e.g., every other week) will drive the process with potential work sessions at ICANN Public Meetings as necessary. In carrying out its work, the GWG shall embrace the principles outlined in “RSSAC037: A Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System” (RSSAC037) and refer to RSSAC037 and the Concept Paper as source documents, as well as the feedback from Public Comment. Who can join? The ccNSO appointed members to the RSS GWG can be representatives from all ccTLD managers listed in the IANA database, whether members or non-members of the ccNSO. * Candidate qualification requirements Candidates should possess the following qualifications: · Direct experience and in-depth knowledge of the DNS Root Server System as it relates to ccTLD registry operations · Analytical skills, ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative evidence, and capacity to draw conclusions purely based on evidence. · Able to work and communicate in written and spoken English. · Effective communication skills. · Experience in managing and/or participating in committees (e.g. meeting coordination, reporting, and escalation) in order to contribute meaningfully to the work of the GWG. · Demonstrated ability in relationship management to support diplomatic discussion, consensus driven decision making, and productive negotiation. * Composition of the RSS GWG The GWG shall comprise ten (10) invited representatives due to their subject matter expertise: · Two (2) from the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) · Two (2) from the Internet Engineering Task Force/Internet Architecture Board (IETF/IAB) · Two (2) from the Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) · Three (3) from the Root Server Operators (RSOs) · One (1) from the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) The GWG shall also comprise three (3) liaisons: · One (1) from the ICANN Board · One (1) from the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) · One (1) from the Root Zone Maintainer (RZM) As per its charter, the GWG shall elect from its representatives a chair to manage its work and preside over GWG meetings. * Compensation RSS GWG members are not compensated. The ccNSO has a limited number of travel funding slots for those participants that actively participate in the work of the ccNSO and makes a special contribution to its projects and meetings. Read more about ccNSO travel funding here [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_en_abo…>. How to apply? If you are interested in joining the RSS GWG, kindly send an e-mail to joke.braeken(a)icann.org, with the following materials: · your statement of interest. · Kindly specify your affiliation with a ccTLD Manager, and disclose potential conflicts of interest. · If applicable, kindly add a letter of support from your employer in respect to the required time commitment to participate actively in the RSS GWG. Closing date of this call for volunteers is Monday, 16 December 2019, 23:59 UTC. Once we have received your intent to join the RSS GWG, the ccNSO Secretariat will send you a Public Data Consent Form. Via this form, you consent to ICANN processing data in order to add you as a member of the RSS GWG and its mailing list(s). The form explains the information ICANN will process to administer your participation in the RSS GWG and how the information will be used for this purpose. It also describes the rights you have regarding your information. Selection procedure After receiving your application, the materials you submitted will be sent to the ccNSO Councillors eligible to select the members of the RSS GWG. Further details on the selection criteria and the selection procedure by the ccNSO Councillors can be found in attachment. By latest 8 January 2020, the ccTLD representatives on the RSS GWG will be appointed by the ccNSO council. Background & Links 1. The GWG charter, operating procedures, and work plan as well as relevant resources are published on its workspace<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=120820189>. 2. Consult here the ICANN Board resolution to initiate the RSS GWG: https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2019-11-07-en#2.d [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> 3. This call for volunteers will be published on the ccNSO website. Go to https://ccnso.icann.org/en/news/announcements?field_official_date_value%5Bv… [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccnso.icann.org_en_new…> Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ccNSO&d=Dw…> Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_ccnso…> http://ccnso.icann.org [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ccnso.icann.org&d=DwMGa…>

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Election results: ccNSO Council Asia-Pacific region
by Joke Braeken Dec. 4, 2019

Dec. 4, 2019

Dear All, The voting in the elections for the position of ccNSO council member – Asia-Pacific region closed on Tuesday, 3 December 2019 (23:59 UTC). This is to inform you about the election results. In accordance to the applicable rules, two candidates from the Asia-Pacific region were nominated, seconded and have accepted their nomination. Consequently, an election was held among the ccNSO members of the Asia-Pacific Region according to the timeline previously agreed upon by the ccNSO Council. Electorate Only ccNSO members from a Geographic Region are allowed to vote for candidates to the ccNSO Council from that Geographic Region. When the ballots were distributed, the ccNSO counted 56 members from the Asia-Pacific region. As per the relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…>, new ccNSO members are able to participate in the process if the ccNSO membership application has been approved by the ccNSO Council one day prior the nomination process starts, i.e. latest on 23 September 2019. Out of the 56 ccNSO members from the Asia-Pacific region, 55 members were eligible to participate in the elections. Election Results At the closure of the elections, 29 members (52.7 %) casted their votes: Atsushi Endo received 9 votes, Ai-Chin Lu received 20 votes. There were no members that voted without selecting any of the candidates. As per the relevant guideline, a majority of all ccNSO members in the Geographic Region entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum, and the selected candidate must receive the votes of a majority of those cast by ccNSO members within the Geographic Region. Next Steps The Election Report - as prepared by the Election Manager - will be on the agenda of the next ccNSO Council meeting, held on 19 December. As only one candidate was nominated and seconded within the nomination period for the African, European, Latin American / Caribbean and North American regions, no elections needed to be held in those regions. Since at the close of nominations there are no more valid candidates in the aforementioned geographic regions than there are seats on the ccNSO Council available for those regions, then the nominated candidates shall be selected to serve on the ccNSO Council. The term start of the appointed Councillors will be at the end of ICANN67 in Cancun. Links * Candidate statement by Atsushi Endo<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/endo-statement-24oct19-en.pdf> * Candidate statement by Ai-Chin Lu<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/ai-chin-statement-24oct19-en.pdf> * Start nominations and secondments<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-23sep19-en.htm>: Consult the announcement<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-23sep19-en.htm> for details on the requirements for candidates, the acceptance of nominations, and next steps * Consult the announcement regarding the closure of the call for nominations here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16oct19-en.htm>. * Announcement candidate list<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-24oct19-en.htm> * Archive for nominations and secondments<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccnso-nominations/> * Relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…> * Timeline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/timeline-nomination-election-2020-…> * Recordings Q&A session, ccNSO Members meeting ICANN66, Montreal: https://66.schedule.icann.org/meetings/1116880 (last 45 min of this session) Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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elections 1st round Asia-Pacific region: next steps
by Joke Braeken Dec. 3, 2019

Dec. 3, 2019

Dear Councillors, The voting in the elections for the position of ccNSO council member – Asia-Pacific region will close later today, on Tuesday, 3 December 2019 (23:59 UTC). This e-mail is a head-up, that the quorum requirement will most likely not be met in this first round. Therefore, a second election round will likely need to be held among the eligible ccNSO members from the Asia-Pacific region. The second round of the elections will be without quorum requirement. Voting in the second round – if any - starts on Fri, 6 December 2019 (00:01 UTC) and closes on Friday, 13 December 2019 (23:59 UTC). Based on the results of the first round, an announcement will be sent to the community on 4 December (AM UTC). Background In accordance to the applicable rules, two candidates from the Asia-Pacific region were nominated, seconded and have accepted their nomination. Consequently, an election was held among the ccNSO members of the Asia-Pacific Region according to the timeline previously agreed upon by the ccNSO Council. As only one candidate was nominated and seconded within the nomination period for the African, European, Latin American / Caribbean and North American regions, no elections needed to be held in those regions. Since at the close of nominations there are no more valid candidates in the aforementioned geographic regions than there are seats on the ccNSO Council available for those regions, then the nominated candidates shall be selected to serve on the ccNSO Council. The Election Report as prepared by the Election Manager, will be discussed at the next ccNSO Council meeting, scheduled for 19 December. Links * Candidate statement by Atsushi Endo<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/endo-statement-24oct19-en.pdf> * Candidate statement by Ai-Chin Lu<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/ai-chin-statement-24oct19-en.pdf> * Start nominations and secondments<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-23sep19-en.htm>: Consult the announcement<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-23sep19-en.htm> for details on the requirements for candidates, the acceptance of nominations, and next steps * Consult the announcement regarding the closure of the call for nominations here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16oct19-en.htm>. * Announcement candidate list<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-24oct19-en.htm> * Archive for nominations and secondments<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/ccnso-nominations/> * Relevant ccNSO guideline<https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/guideline-ccnso-…> * Timeline<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/timeline-nomination-election-2020-…> * Recordings Q&A session, ccNSO Members meeting ICANN66, Montreal: https://66.schedule.icann.org/meetings/1116880 (last 45 min of this session) Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org

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Re: [ccnso-council] NextGen@ICANN Community Consultation
by Joke Braeken Dec. 2, 2019

Dec. 2, 2019

Hi all, In case the link does not open properly, please try this one instead https://forms.gle/PsDiDeHYAw2e2vs46 Best, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org From: Ccnso-council <ccnso-council-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, 22 November 2019 at 11:44 To: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [ccnso-council] NextGen@ICANN Community Consultation Dear Councillors, The NextGen@ICANN program seeks input to help ICANN org can gauge the level of community interest, via a poll. The findings of this poll will inform the proposed NextGen program approach that will be published for Public Comment. Question: Is the ccNSO interested in nominating individuals to the NextGen@ICANN either as Selection Committee Members, or as Mentors? Please answer the short survey below by Friday, 29 November end of day. https://forms.gle/36YSZy2VkTiZ1yts7 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.gle_36YSZy2VkTiZ…> The input of the survey will be used by the secretariat to answer the community-wide NextGen@ICANN poll. Background The NextGen@ICANN program is currently undergoing a community consultation: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/nextgen-community-consultation-2019-0… [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> One request from the preliminary feedback received to-date was for ICANN org to explore the feasibility of having community volunteer representatives from Supporting Organizations (SOs), Advisory Committees (ACs), Stakeholder Groups (SGs), and Constituencies (Cs) to nominate individuals for the following two roles: 1. NextGen Selection Committee members 2. NextGen mentors For the Selection Committee, a time commitment of approximately 20 hours over three weeks is required (for each application round). Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years (or six application rounds). Mentors are expected to devote approximately 24 hours to pre-ICANN Public Meeting preparation with their mentees, to offer advice, networking support, and regular check-ins on-site, and to complete evaluations following the ICANN Public Meeting. Based on previous estimates, mentors spend about two hours per week during the six-week preparation period in advance of the meeting and about two hours per day providing on-site support at the ICANN Public Meeting. Mentors will typically serve for one year (or three meetings). Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ccNSO&d=Dw…> Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_ccnso…> http://ccnso.icann.org [ccnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ccnso.icann.org&d=DwMGa…>

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