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Final Report of the Transfer Policy Review Working Group
by Caitlin Tubergen Feb. 5, 2025

Feb. 5, 2025

SENT ON BEHALF OF OSVALDO NOVOA Dear Councilors, On behalf of Osvaldo Novoa, the GNSO Council Liaison to the Transfer Policy Review PDP, I am pleased to attach the Final Report<https://community.icann.org/display/TPRPDP/GNSO+TPR+Final+Report?preview=/5…> of the Transfer Policy Review Working Group. Roger Carney, the WG Chair, will present the final policy recommendations to the Council at the upcoming Council meeting on 13 February 2025. Congratulations to Roger, Osvaldo, and the Transfer Policy Working Group members on this milestone! Best regards, Caitlin

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A suggested LinkedIn post for GNSO Comms
by farzaneh badii Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

Hello GNSO Councillors and Comms team. I mentioned this already during our strategy meeting and wanted to raise it here on the mailing list: I wanted to suggest doing a LinkedIn post about the important human rights check-list that CCOICI suggested in 2023 to be included during each PDP and council approved it. Your LinkedIn post can read as: At the GNSO (ICANN), we care about human rights during policy development and we help ICANN and its community to respect human rights. In 2023, we approved a recommendation by a Council group which supported building a lightweight mechanism throughout the different stages of policy development to facilitate the consideration of the possible impact of our policies on Human Rights! A human rights check-list on its way for all new Policy Development Processes. Stay tuned! Page 45, https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2022/draft/draft-ccoici-w… And then maybe a screenshot of this section? The CCOICI supports building in a lightweight mechanism throughout the different stages of the GNSO PDP to facilitate the consideration of the possible impact on human rights. Such a mechanism could consist of a check-list of questions that help guide staff support as well as community members involved in the PDP or other GNSO policy processes to identify whether there is an expected impact on human rights which could in turn trigger further focus on this topic. Example questions for such a check-list are: 1) Is there a likely human rights impact, 2) who are the groups expected to be impacted, 3) what is the expected severity of the impact (high / medium / low). The CCOICI wants to emphasize that even if an impact is anticipated, it does not mean that work cannot proceed, it just means that further attention will need to be paid to this issue through questions such as: 1) is the proposed action necessary, 2) is the proposed action proportionate, 3) is the proposed action legitimate. Farzaneh

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GNSO Council Portfolio Management Tool Suite - 13 February 2025 Meeting
by Steve Chan Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

Dear all, Please see links below to the latest version of the GNSO Council’s Portfolio Management Tool Suite for the meeting on 13 February 2025. Agenda: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Final+Proposed+Agen… Motions: * https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+2025-02-13 Links to the Program Suite: * Program/Project Management Framework (PPMF): https://community.icann.org/x/0YvzC * Portfolio Management Tool (PMT): https://community.icann.org/x/04vzC * **Action/Decision Radar (ADR): https://community.icann.org/x/14vzC * **Project List (PL): https://community.icann.org/x/1YvzC * **Action Items (AIs): https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg * Council Small Teams (CSTs): https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Council+Small+… * ** denotes the required three work products for review by Councilors in preparation for monthly meetings Key Program Suite Structural Changes for this Period: * Additions of higher-level place holders (mostly Operations) in the PMT for GNSO related work across the FY26-FY30 strategic plan Key Project Changes or Milestones for this Period: * Update on DNS Abuse Contractual Enforcement * GNSO Council to consider next steps on Policy & Implementation – Policy Status Report * GNSO Council to consider next steps on EPDP_P1 Billing Contact * GNSO Council to receive Final Report of the Transfer Policy Review WG * Active Project Packages: * GNSO_TPR: https://community.icann.org/x/MQDQCQ * IDN_DLS: pending * IRT Status Page: https://www.icann.org/policy/implementation Key Project Activities for March/April 2025: * ICANN82 – Seattle * GNSO Council consideration of the Registration Data Accuracy Scoping Team * GNSO Council consideration of GAC advice, if any * GNSO Council to consider next steps on EPDP_P1 Urgent Requests * ICANN83 – Prague Planning Please let staff know if you have any questions. Best, Steve Steven Chan  VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Skype: steve.chan55 Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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FW: [Ext] RE: RDS-WHOIS2 Recommendation CC.1 [ ref:!00D1a0Y7OU.!500Qk0LHGHM:ref ]
by DiBiase, Gregory Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

Attachment protected by Amazon: [Swinehart to DiBiase 31Jan25.pdf] https://us-east-1.secure-attach.amazon.com/2c3d075b-f504-4a80-b787-88346b7c… Amazon has replaced the attachment in this email with a download link. Downloads will be available until March 06, 2025, 14:19 (UTC+00:00). [Tell us what you think] https://amazonexteu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehuz6zGo8YnsRKK [For more information click here] https://docs.secure-attach.amazon.com/guide Dear Councilors, Please find a recent communication from ICANN org below. To provide a short overview, ICANN org is requesting that the GNSO Council reexamine RDS-WHOIS2<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/resolutions-board-action-rds-wh…> Recommendation CC.1 from 2020. This recommendation deals with the accuracy of RDS data, particularly names suspended due to inaccurate data. The recommendation essentially recommends that registrars note in the RDS record that the name is suspended due to incorrect data and also recommends the name should not be “unsuspended” until the data is corrected. The Board passed this recommendation on to the Council in 2020 for its consideration. At the time, the Council acknowledged<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/drazek-to…> the recommendation and noted that "the Council will ensure Recommendation CC.1 is included for consideration in due course, if this item has not be addressed in the next round of contractual negotiations between ICANN org and the Contracted Parties (as directed by the Board)." The topic came up during the Accuracy Scoping Team’s discussions, but as we know, those discussions were deferred, and we are currently gathering feedback from SG/Cs on the topic of accuracy and how best to make progress on this important topic. Folding Recommendation CC.1 into the broader discussion of accuracy (when that takes place) may make sense. We are currently awaiting feedback to our accuracy questions and may want to look at this recommendation when we examine the feedback received (this is also a friendly reminder that feedback is due from SG/Cs on 14 February). We will ensure that this letter is flagged for later discussion, but as February’s agenda is quite full, we will need to discuss in March. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Greg From: Correspondence <correspondence(a)ces.icann.org<mailto:correspondence@ces.icann.org>> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2025 2:15 PM To: DiBiase, Gregory <dibiase(a)amazon.com<mailto:dibiase@amazon.com>> Cc: alice.jansen(a)icann.org<mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org>; sherry.asaad(a)icann.org<mailto:sherry.asaad@icann.org>; karen.lentz(a)icann.org<mailto:karen.lentz@icann.org>; gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RDS-WHOIS2 Recommendation CC.1 [ ref:!00D1a0Y7OU.!500Qk0LHGHM:ref ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you can confirm the sender and know the content is safe. [https://na24.salesforce.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=0151a000000z7Qv&…] Dear Gregory DiBiase, Please find attached a letter from Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy at ICANN. This letter will be posted shortly to the ICANN Correspondence page (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/correspondence) Please submit any questions you may have about this message to correspondence(a)icann.org<mailto:correspondence@icann.org>. Best Regards, Michael Kovach The Correspondence Team Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) correspondence(a)icann.org<mailto:correspondence@icann.org> www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> ref:!00D1a0Y7OU.!500Qk0LHGHM:ref

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Updated | Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 13 February 2025
by Terri Agnew Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Hello, Updates were made on the agenda in several places. The updated agenda is now listed below and on the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/eQByG>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://community.icann.org/x/HgBbGQ This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced…> v3.5, updated on 15 March 2023. For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 13 February 2025 at 21:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/5zh8rb2v 13:00 Los Angeles; 16:00 Washington DC; 21:00 London; 22:00 Paris; 00:00 Moscow (Friday); 08:00 Melbourne (Friday) GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1: Administrative Matters (5 minutes) 1.1 - Roll Call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 19 December were posted on 30 December 2024. Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 09 January 2025 were posted on 26 January 2025. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (0 minutes) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) * Confirm the GNSO-nominated ICANN Fellowship Program Mentor and Selection Committee Member positions * Mentor: Glen De Saint Géry * Selection Committee Member: Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliot * Confirm the Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG Chair * Michael Bauland Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update on ICANN’s Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements - Six Month Progress Update (15 minutes) On 8 November 2024, ICANN announced the release of a six-month report, "ICANN's Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/icann-enforcement-of-dns-abuse-…>," detailing its enforcement actions under the new Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse mitigation requirements. The requirements, which became effective on 5 April 2024, require generic top-level domain registry operators (ROs) and registrars to take mitigation steps to address well-evidenced DNS Abuse, which, for the purposes of ICANN agreements, is limited to malware, botnets, phishing, pharming, and spam used as a vector for delivering the other forms of DNS Abuse. During the initial six months of enforcement, from 5 April to 5 October 2024, ICANN's Contractual Compliance team launched 192 DNS Abuse investigations involving contracted parties. This enforcement effort led to impactful results, including: · Issuing formal Notices of Breach to an RO and a registrar for noncompliance with DNS Abuse mitigation requirements. · Resolving 154 cases that resulted in the suspension of over 2,700 abusive domain names and the disabling of more than 350 phishing websites. The six-month report provides additional context and details about the specific actions taken to keep the ICANN community informed and enhance transparency around the enforcement of DNS Abuse requirements. Here, the Council will hear an update from ICANN Compliance and have an opportunity to ask questions. 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Leticia Castillo, ICANN org Compliance) 4.2 - Council Discussion 4.3 - Next Steps Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Next Steps for Policy and Implementation Policy Status Report (15 minutes) ICANN org published a Policy Status Report (PSR) on the Policy and Implementation Working Group Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_47703/policy-implement…> to support the GNSO Council in its assessment of the effectiveness of its recommendations in achieving their intention of supporting and improving the effectiveness of GNSO Policy Development and Implementation processes. The PSR includes background on the Policy and Implementation Recommendations and their intended purpose, readily available data, staff observations and analysis, and performance against the stated objectives by the GNSO Council and the ICANN community. The PSR is intended to serve as input to the GNSO Council review of policy and implementation related efforts, notably in the assessment of the following GNSO processes introduced in light of the recommendations of the Final Report: * The GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) * The GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) * The GNSO Input Process (GIP) * The Implementation Review Team (IRT) Principles & Guidelines, as well as the requirement to form an IRT following the adoption by the ICANN Board of GNSO Policy recommendations * The Consensus Policy Implementation Framework (CPIF) In summary, the PSR finds that these processes have proved effective in supporting and enhancing GNSO Policy and Implementation efforts, but also identifies a number of caveats and possible improvements. Here, the Council will hear an overview of the updated PSR and determine next steps for the recommendations in the Report. 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Peter Eakin, ICANN org) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Next Steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP Phase 1 on the Temporary Specification - Implementation Question re: Billing Contact (20 minutes) During the ICANN81 GNSO Council Wrap-Up<https://icann81.sched.com/event/1p2Gu/gnso-council-wrap-up>, Thomas Rickert provided an update regarding the implementation of EPDP Temp Spec Phase 1 recommendations. Thomas is the current GNSO Council Liaison to the EPDP Temp Spec Phase 1 Implementation Review Team (IRT). Thomas noted that the IRT expressed the view that the absence of a reference to billing contact data was a drafting error, and the EPDP Team intended for the collection of billing contact data to be optional and not mandatory. The Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en> was published on 21 February 2024, and the policy has an effective date of 21 August 2025. The EPDP Phase 1 policy recommendations<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…> do not reference billing contact data, and the Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en> also makes no reference to billing contact data. In the interest of transparency, Thomas requested that all Councilors consult with their respective groups to ensure that others are properly informed and agree with the interpretation raised by the registrars within the IRT. Accordingly, Councilors were asked to consult with their groups. The Council discussed this topic during its meeting on 19 December 2024<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/wMLdawWw7g5mSvuAbgKmzJKUiRDCBU1sSYKHcwg3nb8O…> and asked for additional background information on the topic. The Council is being asked to consider the questions below: 1. Does the Council confirm billing contact was in scope for the EPDP on the Temp Spec - Phase 1 Team? 2. Does the Council confirm: a.the collection of billing contacts by registrars should continue to be required as per current RAA requirements because EPDP Phase 1, by being silent on this, did not mean to change this requirement, OR b.the collection of billing contacts by registrars should become optional because EPDP Phase 1, by being silent on this, meant to change the RAA requirement? Here, the Council will discuss the above questions and determine next steps. 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Thomas Rickert, GNSO Council Liaison to the EPDP (Temp Spec) Phase 1 IRT) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Final Report of the Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group (40 minutes) On 18 February 2021, the GNSO Council <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2021#202102> initiated<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20210218-2> a PDP to review the Transfer Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en>, the policy that governs the process of transferring a domain name from one registrar to another. This PDP is tasked to determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. The Transfer Policy Review (TPR) working group began meeting in May 2021, and while it initially divided its work into three distinct groups/phases, the working group ultimately agreed that the topics within its charter needed to be considered together due to overlapping dependencies. Accordingly, the working group worked toward a comprehensive Initial Report<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=347734037&preview=…>, which it published on 1 August 2024. The Initial Report covers all topics in the working group’s charter, including inter-registrar transfers, change of registrant, the Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy, ICANN-approved transfers, and others. The TPR Working Group introduced a new format to its Initial and Final Report, where it endeavors to indicate the “Policy Impact Level” of each policy recommendation. The Policy Impact Indicator is a new feature to help the reader understand the degree of change being proposed by the Working Group, i.e., how much does this recommendation differ from the current Transfer Policy? Here, the Chair of the TPR Working Group will present an overview of the forty-seven (47) policy recommendations to the Council. 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Roger Carney, TPR Working Group Chair) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Outcomes of Strategic Planning Session (10 minutes) Beginning in 2018, the GNSO Council has held an annual Strategic Planning Session (SPS). The SPS is the Council’s dedicated meeting designed to (i) understand and review the GNSO’s portfolio of work for the coming year, (ii) align on the GNSO’s work priorities for the coming year, (iii) consider whether the GNSO Council has the correct resources and tools to conduct its work as manager of the PDP efficiently, effectively, and comprehensively, and (iv) discuss how to best prepare for emerging and upcoming challenges the Council could face in the coming year and beyond. This year’s SPS was held in Washington, D.C. on 14-15 January 2025. Here, the Council will review the outcomes of the SPS and discuss next steps. 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Item 9: Any Other Business (10 minutes) 9.1 - ICANN82 planning update * Reminder: Pre-ICANN82 GNSO Council Webinar is mandatory for GNSO Council members - additional details will be provided when available. 9.2 - Discussion of Request for LinkedIn Post re: Human Rights Checklist 9.3 - Volunteer needed to be the GNSO Liaison to the Latin Diacritics PDP _______________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced… References for Coordinated Universal Time of 21:00 UTC Local time between March and November in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-8 13:00 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 15:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-5 16:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 18:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 22:00 Paris, France (CEST) UTC+1 22:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 00:00 (Friday) Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 05:00 (Friday) Melbourne, Australia (AEST) UTC+11 08:00 (Friday) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/5zh8rb2v

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Motions: Fellowship Program Mentor-SCM and Latin PDP WG Chair
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Dear councillors, Please find attached to this email two motions for our upcoming February meeting: 1. Motion to Confirm the GNSO-Appointed Mentor and Selection Committee Member for the 2025 ICANN Fellowship Program 2. Motion to Confirm the Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG Chair Warmly, Tomslin

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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 13 February 2025
by Terri Agnew Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting on 13 February 2025 at 21:00 UTC This is posted on the agenda wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/eQByG>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO GNSO Council Agenda 13 February 2025 Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://community.icann.org/x/HgBbGQ This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced…> v3.5, updated on 15 March 2023. For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 13 February 2025 at 21:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/5zh8rb2v 13:00 Los Angeles; 16:00 Washington DC; 21:00 London; 22:00 Paris; 00:00 Moscow (Friday); 08:00 Melbourne (Friday) GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1: Administrative Matters (5 minutes) 1.1 - Roll Call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 19 December were posted on 30 December 2024. Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 09 January 2025 were posted on 26 January 2025. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (0 minutes) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) * Confirm the GNSO-nominated ICANN Fellowship Program Mentor and Selection Committee Member positions * Mentor: Glen De Saint Géry * Selection Committee Member: Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliot * Confirm the Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG Chair * Michael Bauland Item 4: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update on ICANN’s Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements - Six Month Progress Update (20 minutes) On 8 November 2024, ICANN announced the release of a six-month report, "ICANN's Enforcement of DNS Abuse Mitigation Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/icann-enforcement-of-dns-abuse-…>," detailing its enforcement actions under the new Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse mitigation requirements. The requirements, which became effective on 5 April 2024, require generic top-level domain registry operators (ROs) and registrars to take mitigation steps to address well-evidenced DNS Abuse, which, for the purposes of ICANN agreements, is limited to malware, botnets, phishing, pharming, and spam used as a vector for delivering the other forms of DNS Abuse. During the initial six months of enforcement, from 5 April to 5 October 2024, ICANN's Contractual Compliance team launched 192 DNS Abuse investigations involving contracted parties. This enforcement effort led to impactful results, including: · Issuing formal Notices of Breach to an RO and a registrar for noncompliance with DNS Abuse mitigation requirements. · Resolving 154 cases that resulted in the suspension of over 2,700 abusive domain names and the disabling of more than 350 phishing websites. The six-month report provides additional context and details about the specific actions taken to keep the ICANN community informed and enhance transparency around the enforcement of DNS Abuse requirements. Here, the Council will hear an update from ICANN Compliance and have an opportunity to ask questions. 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Leticia Castillo, ICANN org Compliance) 4.2 - Council Discussion 4.3 - Next Steps Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Next Steps for Policy and Implementation Policy Status Report (10 minutes) ICANN org published a Policy Status Report (PSR) on the Policy and Implementation Working Group Final Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/filefield_47703/policy-implement…> to support the GNSO Council in its assessment of the effectiveness of its recommendations in achieving their intention of supporting and improving the effectiveness of GNSO Policy Development and Implementation processes. The PSR includes background on the Policy and Implementation Recommendations and their intended purpose, readily available data, staff observations and analysis, and performance against the stated objectives by the GNSO Council and the ICANN community. The PSR is intended to serve as input to the GNSO Council review of policy and implementation related efforts, notably in the assessment of the following GNSO processes introduced in light of the recommendations of the Final Report: * The GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) * The GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) * The GNSO Input Process (GIP) * The Implementation Review Team (IRT) Principles & Guidelines, as well as the requirement to form an IRT following the adoption by the ICANN Board of GNSO Policy recommendations * The Consensus Policy Implementation Framework (CPIF) In summary, the PSR finds that these processes have proved effective in supporting and enhancing GNSO Policy and Implementation efforts, but also identifies a number of caveats and possible improvements. Here, the Council will hear an overview of the updated PSR and determine next steps for the recommendations in the Report. 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Peter Eakin, ICANN org) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Next Steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP Phase 1 on the Temporary Specification - Implementation Question re: Billing Contact (20 minutes) During the ICANN81 GNSO Council Wrap-Up<https://icann81.sched.com/event/1p2Gu/gnso-council-wrap-up>, Thomas Rickert provided an update regarding the implementation of EPDP Temp Spec Phase 1 recommendations. Thomas is the current GNSO Council Liaison to the EPDP Temp Spec Phase 1 Implementation Review Team (IRT). Thomas noted that the IRT expressed the view that the absence of a reference to billing contact data was a drafting error, and the EPDP Team intended for the collection of billing contact data to be optional and not mandatory. The Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en> was published on 21 February 2024, and the policy has an effective date of 21 August 2025. The EPDP Phase 1 policy recommendations<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-gtld…> do not reference billing contact data, and the Registration Data Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-policy-2024-02-21-en> also makes no reference to billing contact data. In the interest of transparency, Thomas requested that all Councilors consult with their respective groups to ensure that others are properly informed and agree with the interpretation raised by the registrars within the IRT. Accordingly, Councilors were asked to consult with their groups. The Council discussed this topic during its meeting on 19 December 2024<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/wMLdawWw7g5mSvuAbgKmzJKUiRDCBU1sSYKHcwg3nb8O…> and asked for additional background information on the topic. The Council is being asked to consider the questions below: 1. Does the Council confirm billing contact was in scope for the EPDP on the Temp Spec - Phase 1 Team? 2. Does the Council confirm: a. the collection of billing contacts by registrars should continue to be required as per current RAA requirements because EPDP Phase 1, by being silent on this, did not mean to change this requirement, OR b. the collection of billing contacts by registrars should become optional because EPDP Phase 1, by being silent on this, meant to change the RAA requirement? Here, the Council will discuss the above questions and determine next steps. 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Thomas Rickert, GNSO Council Liaison to the EPDP (Temp Spec) Phase 1 IRT) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Final Report of the Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group (40 minutes) On 18 February 2021, the GNSO Council <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2021#202102> initiated<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#20210218-2> a PDP to review the Transfer Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en>, the policy that governs the process of transferring a domain name from one registrar to another. This PDP is tasked to determine if changes to the policy are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers. The Transfer Policy Review (TPR) working group began meeting in May 2021, and while it initially divided its work into three distinct groups/phases, the working group ultimately agreed that the topics within its charter needed to be considered together due to overlapping dependencies. Accordingly, the working group worked toward a comprehensive Initial Report<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=347734037&preview=…>, which it published on 1 August 2024. The Initial Report covers all topics in the working group’s charter, including inter-registrar transfers, change of registrant, the Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy, ICANN-approved transfers, and others. The TPR Working Group introduced a new format to its Initial and Final Report, where it endeavors to indicate the “Policy Impact Level” of each policy recommendation. The Policy Impact Indicator is a new feature to help the reader understand the degree of change being proposed by the Working Group, i.e., how much does this recommendation differ from the current Transfer Policy? Here, the Chair of the TPR Working Group will present an overview of the forty-seven (47) policy recommendations to the Council. 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Roger Carney, TPR Working Group Chair) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Outcomes of Strategic Planning Session (15 minutes) Beginning in 2018, the GNSO Council has held an annual Strategic Planning Session (SPS). The SPS is the Council’s dedicated meeting designed to (i) understand and review the GNSO’s portfolio of work for the coming year, (ii) align on the GNSO’s work priorities for the coming year, (iii) consider whether the GNSO Council has the correct resources and tools to conduct its work as manager of the PDP efficiently, effectively, and comprehensively, and (iv) discuss how to best prepare for emerging and upcoming challenges the Council could face in the coming year and beyond. This year’s SPS was held in Washington, D.C. on 14-15 January 2025. Here, the Council will review the outcomes of the SPS and discuss next steps. 8.1 - Introduction of Topic (Greg DiBiase, GNSO Chair) 8.2 - Council Discussion 8.3 - Next Steps Item 9: Any Other Business (5 minutes) 9.1 - ICANN82 planning update * Reminder: Pre-ICANN82 GNSO Council Webinar is mandatory for GNSO Council members - additional details will be provided when available. _______________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced… References for Coordinated Universal Time of 21:00 UTC Local time between March and November in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PDT) UTC-8 13:00 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 15:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EDT) UTC-5 16:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 18:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 22:00 Paris, France (CEST) UTC+1 22:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 00:00 (Friday) Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 05:00 (Friday) Melbourne, Australia (AEST) UTC+11 08:00 (Friday) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/5zh8rb2v

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available
by Julie Bisland Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=c0e2b5f1-0bdc-437d-bb0a-a8a313838f50…] Monday, 03 February 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN82 · NEW: ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · NEW: ICANN82 Zoom Backgrounds · Register Now for ICANN82 Information Sharing · NEW: Register now: APAC DNS Forum 2025 in Hanoi, Viet Nam · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · ICANN Webinar Series Europe - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · TODAY: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration · FRIDAY: Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets · Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Events · These events occur in January and February 2025. ICANN82 NEW: ICANN82 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN82 Prep Week will be held Monday through Wednesday, 24–26 February 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> NEW: ICANN82 Zoom Backgrounds Generic and SO/AC specific ICANN82 Zoom backgrounds are now available here. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Register Now for ICANN82 ICANN82 will be held 8 - 13 March 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle Hotel. Prep Week (Online Only): 24 - 26 February 2025 Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Information Sharing NEW: Register now: APAC DNS Forum 2025 in Hanoi, Viet Nam Registration is now open for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum 2025. The event will take place as a hybrid event from 8 to 9 May 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars ICANN Webinar Series Europe - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2025 (12:00 - 13:00 UTC) Read more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: ICANN & ISPCP Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:00 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Action Items Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Public Comment TODAY: Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-TDNs for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 03 February 2025 FRIDAY: Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Open for Submissions: 19 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 07 February 2025 ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 10 February 2025 ICANN FY26-30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> Open for Submissions: 17 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 14 February 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…>. Events These events occur in January and February 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…>. · NANOG 93 · 2-Day DNSSEC Training at University of Iceland · Afternoon on Internet Security · UTMessan · IIC Annual Asia Digital Communications and Media Forum 2025 · Kenya’s Internet Resilience Post June internet Disruption: Roundtable on Business and Human Rights · 2025 State of the Net · ICANN Webinar Series Europe - Meet Kurtis Lindqvist: ICANN's President & CEO Volume 7, Issue 10| Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 06 February 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001j3J-OQe…>

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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 13 February
by Terri Agnew Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 13 February 2025 at 21:00 UTC for 2 hours. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/eQByG Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/5zh8rb2v Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call, gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Passcode: mkt7*ULa9b If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 910 4823 5847 Passcode: 9213420189 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (Houston) +16699006833,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (San Jose) If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a6JrPP2u5 Observers are welcome to join, they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Please note that all documents<https://community.icann.org/x/HgBbGQ> referenced in the agenda will be gathered on a Wiki page for convenient and easy access. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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LAST REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 03 February 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 13 February 2025 at 21:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 03 February 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 13 February 2025 15 21:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/NABbGQ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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