Topic: WHOIS Expert Group Request for input on questions to Initial Report on Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model

Originator: ICANN/WHOIS Expert Group

Summary of request: The Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG) has proposed a new system in which gTLD registration data is collected, validated and disclosed for permissible purposes only, with some data elements being accessible only to authenticated requestors that are then held accountable for appropriate use. An initial report has been published: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report-24jun13-en.pdf with recommendations: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report-24jun13-en.pdf

The Expert Group is now asking the ccNSO for input to specific questions asked to these recommendations:http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm)

Date received: 1 July 2013

Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 12 August 2013

Recommended action, if any: The Secretariat forwards the invitation letter (sent to Lesley) to the community, with a note that it forwarded on behalf of the Council, encouraging for individual input.

Expertise needed, if any: Technical, managerial, legal

Date of submission to Council: 9 July 2013

Last date of Council decision: 11 July 2013

Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Initially – low.