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Re: Talking Points for GAC - GNSO Council Meeting
by Anne ICANN June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

Thank you, Nacho. I am copying Council on this email and the exchanges below since my first reply to the Talking Points on Urgent Requests did not go through because I mistakenly replied to the NTFY email. The thread below concerns Urgent Requests from Law Enforcement and our upcoming Monday discussion with the GAC re same. I think the Cybercrime reporting requirement of NIS2 may involve a different issue from the NIS2 Urgent Requests timelines. Is that correct? It appears the current RAA requires registrars to REVIEW urgent requests in a certain time frame but I think the IRT is working on developing realistic timelines for RESPONSE to Urgent Requests. Contracted Parties have noted that authentication of law enforcement takes time. So I am asking whether (1) NIS2 and its timelines as implemented by member states has any authentication provisions applicable to the timelines in the Directive and (2) whether NIS2 implementation has force or effect on contracted parties (depending on their jurisdiction and the reach of the implementing rules from each EU nation.) In this regard, I look forward to further updates from the IRT. Farzaneh points out that legal clarity is needed. As to the parallel effort of the PSWG Urgent Requests Authentication group, we have some concerns about how the email lists being provided to ICANN are developed, vetted, and purged. In addition, Lawrence has expressed in that group that Law Enforcement agencies in countries which do not participate in Europol or Interpol may be left out of the development of an authentication process. How to address that issue? (Please note the Authentication group meeting for May 29 was cancelled and we are not meeting in Prague which is unfortunate.) Please see thread below for more comments/questions on this topic. Looking forward to seeing those who can attend in person in Prague and the rest of you on Zoom! Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM Nacho Amadoz <nacho(a)amadoz.cat> wrote: > Good morning, > > El 5 juny 2025, a les 9:50, farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii(a)gmail.com> va > escriure: > > Whether NIS2 is a legal requirement with a global reach, and what those > requirements are and how IRT should consider it is yet to be seen. We have > been saying this all along, NIS2 is a directive, it is not a regulation, it > is not similar to GDPR. We need to get legal clarity before we discuss NIS2. > > > It is a directive with a minimum harmonisation remit. This means that > States in the EU are not precluded from adopting measures ensuring a higher > level of cybersecurity than the ones set by the Directive, but this should > not be the ground to regulate beyond the framework set by the Directive. > And, therefore, national laws transposing the Directive should not be > expected to regulate on Law Enforcement Authentication, as this is not an > aspect considered in the Directive, and the issue has a wider framework. > > As an example, Whereas 107 indicates the following: > > Where it is suspected that an incident is related to serious criminal > activities under Union or national law, Member States should encourage *essential > and important entities*, on the basis of applicable criminal proceedings > rules in accordance with Union law, to report incidents of a suspected > serious criminal nature to the relevant law enforcement authorities.* > Where appropriate, and without prejudice to the personal data protection > rules applying to Europol, it is desirable that coordination between the > competent authorities and the law enforcement authorities of different > Member States be facilitated by the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) and > ENISA.* > > > > > >

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Seeks Initial Feedback on Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement
by Terri Agnew June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

FYI, Loads of new items, make sure to check it out. [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1cc97017-d04a-4b97-a237-e951afba2a89…] Thursday, 05 June 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The next issue of the ICANN Community Digest will be published on 16 June 2025. 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=001Bpjds8F…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> 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 ICANN83 · ICANN83 Schedule · Zoom Backgrounds · ICANN83 Policy Outlook Report · GNSO Policy Briefing · ICANN83 Press Release · PRSP Pre-ICANN83 Briefing · NEW: Welcome to Prague: A Preview of the ICANN83 Policy Forum · NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Seeks Initial Feedback on Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement · NEW: Expanded Annual Audit Findings Delivered for IANA Functions · NEW: ICANN Heads to IGF 2025 as Internet Governance Faces a Defining Moment · NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Interpretation Equipment and Technical Support · NEW: Building Capacity and Increasing Access Through ICANN’s ASP · NEW: Publication: SAC128: SSAC Comments on Draft Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Public Comment · NEW: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meeting Strategy · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan · NEW: Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 · TOMORROW: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration · Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies · Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) Events · These events occur in June 2025. ICANN83 ICANN83 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> ICANN83 Policy Outlook Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Zoom Backgrounds [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> ICANN83 Press Release [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> GNSO Policy Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> PRSP Pre-ICANN83 Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> NEW: Welcome to Prague: A Preview of the ICANN83 Policy Forum I'm pleased to welcome you to a city that's hosting its second ICANN Public Meeting – and one that offers a truly remarkable backdrop for our discussions. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions There will be two sessions at ICANN83: Tuesday, 10 June from 10:45-12:15 and Wednesday, 11 June from 10:45-12:15. On 10 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. ICANN vs. the EU’s DSA: 1–0? ICANN’s INFERMAL Project and the Proactive Detection of Malicious Domain Registrations [Presented by Iris Tuijaerts] 2. Governance Processes at Internet Exchange Points [Presented by Sophia Longwe] 3. Accountability in Internet Governance [Presented by Mira Gillis] 4. Misconfigured CNAMEs, Subdomain Takeover, and Implications for the Economics of PKI [Presented by Movitz Sunar] 5. DNS and Zero Trust Architecture: the role of ICANN [Presented by Massioudath Bankole] 6. Securing the Root: A Control Plane Approach for TLD Stability [Presented by Suncica Rosic] On 11 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. Network Shutdowns and Internet Governance [Presented by Ankita Rathi] 2. AI diversity or just more of Digital Colonialism? - Indigenous Data and AI Training [Presented by José Renato Laranjeira de Pereira] 3. The Effectiveness of State-Imposed Internet Shutdowns as a Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Africa [Presented by Aaron Promise Mbah] 4. Digital Sovereignty in Latin America [Presented by Laila Lorenzon] 5. Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Youth Through Inclusive Internet Governance [Presented by Barnabas Peter] 6. The New Digital Divide: When AI Consumes the Infrastructure Before People Do [Presented by Ayoub Ghamas] Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Seeks Initial Feedback on Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement Once the ICANN Board approves the final terms of the Next Round RA, it will serve as the contractual document between successful applicants in the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ICANN. Announcement. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Public Comment. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> NEW: Expanded Annual Audit Findings Delivered for IANA Functions For the fifteenth consecutive year, an exception-free audit has been completed for the management of the Root DNSSEC Key Signing Key (KSK) securing the Domain Name System (DNS). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> NEW: ICANN Heads to IGF 2025 as Internet Governance Faces a Defining Moment ICANN's participation will underscore the importance of technical coordination in keeping the Internet operational. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Interpretation Equipment and Technical Support The services shall be provided remotely from the supplier's location and on site during the three annual ICANN Public Meetings, various regional meetings, and other meetings as required. Deadline: 23:59 UTC on 11 July 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> NEW: Building Capacity and Increasing Access Through ICANN’s ASP Our focus continues to be on fostering opportunity through broad global awareness of the ASP and enabling access through comprehensive resources and tools to prepare applicants for the ASP and gTLD application processes. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> NEW: Publication: SAC128: SSAC Comments on Draft Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs This is a comment to the ICANN ASO AC providing the observations of the SSAC of the proposed Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> 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=001Bpjds8F…>. 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=001Bpjds8F…>. 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=001Bpjds8F…> 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=001Bpjds8F…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open The purpose of the survey is to get an understanding of how well-known and trusted the Office is within the ICANN community. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group ICANN is inviting the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meeting Strategy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> NEW: Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 1 of 2 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 21 July 2025 TOMORROW: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025 PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 30 June 2025 Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bpjds8F…>. 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Uncle Paul in Prague: Vagan Club: Vintage Wine and Flat Fly [In-person]
by Paul McGrady June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Vintage Wine is ThrashFolk and Flat Fly is Ska. WILD! I'll be leaving directly from the Council dinner.

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FYI | FW: BC announces Councilor for 2025-2027 term
by Terri Agnew June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the BC GNSO Councilor Election Results. Congratulations! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Brenda Brewer <brenda.brewer(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM To: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: "lawrence(a)microboss.org" <lawrence(a)microboss.org> Subject: BC announces Councilor for 2025-2027 term Dear GNSO Secretariats, The Business Constituency has re-elected Lawrence Olawale-Roberts as the GNSO Council Representative for the 2025-2027 term. Thank you. Kind regards, Brenda

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FW: GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Akinremi Peter Taiwo
by Julie Bisland June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

FYI: Full Name of Officer: Rafik Dammak Officer Email Address: Rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com Date Prepared: 05 June 2025 GNSO Organization: Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Akinremi Peter Taiwo Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Peter will participate remotely to GNSO council sessions at ICANN83. This proxy was prepared in case of connectivity issues. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: All matters for the council Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 13 June 2025 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Yes Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Julf Helsingius By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy<https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy>, and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service<https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos>. I Agree

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FYI | FW: GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Lawrence Olawale-Roberts
by Terri Agnew June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

FYI Full Name of Officer: Mason Cole Officer Email Address: mason.cole(a)morganlewis.com Date Prepared: 04 June 2025 GNSO Organization: Business Constituency Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Lawrence Olawale-Roberts Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Lawrence Olawale-Roberts cannot attend ICANN83 in person and may have remote participation connectivity issues. This proxy is prepared in case of such an instance. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: All matters before the Council. Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 12 June 2025 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Yes Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Vivek Goyal By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy<https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy>, and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service<https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos>. I Agree

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Agenda Item 4: Prioritization of Upcoming Work
by Steve Chan June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Dear Councilors, Please find the attached document that is intended to help support agenda Item 4: Prioritization of Upcoming Work. The staff team has tried to identify the potential next policy development efforts and to capture some of the components that may impact urgency and level of importance (which is by no means intended to be exhaustive). Because in most cases, it’s not readily apparent what the scope of the effort will be, we have elected to leave out anticipated level of effort. The other thing to note is that you will see Priority vs Defer in the document. The Council will seek to determine an approach for each of the projects, taking into consideration community and staff resourcing constraints. 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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GNSO Council Portfolio Management Tool Suite - 11 June 2025 Meeting
by Steve Chan June 4, 2025

June 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 11 June 2025. Agenda: * https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IKafBg Motions: * https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/NKifBg Links to the Program Suite: * Program/Project Management Framework (PPMF): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/TgyfBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/Tgy…> * Portfolio Management Tool (PMT): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WQyfBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WQy…> * **Action/Decision Radar (ADR): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cAyfBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cAy…> * **Project List (PL): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAy…> * **Action Items (AIs): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/64OeBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/64O…> * Council Small Teams (CSTs): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JS6fBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JS6…> * ** denotes the required three work products for review by Councilors in preparation for monthly meetings Key Program Suite Structural Changes for this Period: * None for this period Key Project Changes or Milestones for this Period: * GNSO Council to consider next steps on Whois Implementation Advisory Group * GNSO Council’s prioritization of upcoming projects * IRT Status Page: https://www.icann.org/policy/implementation Key Project Activities for July/August 2025: * GNSO Council to consider next steps regarding Registration Data Accuracy * GNSO Council to consider non-CPH candidates to CSC * GNSO Council to consider next steps in consideration of a review of the Expiration Policy * GNSO Council to consider findings from Board Readiness Recommendations small team * GNSO Council to consider 2026 CSC slate * Portfolio Management Tool (PMT) reset for FY26-FY30 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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ICANN83 GNSO Sessions - How to Get Organized / Remote Participation Details
by Julie Bisland June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

Dear all, With ICANN83<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann83/> just around the corner, please take a moment to read the information below for a seamless and successful meeting. REGISTER NOW! DEADLINE FOR IN-PERSON REGISTRATION IS 08 June 2025! * Sign into Your ICANN Account or create an account here<https://account.icann.org/login>. * Register by selecting the Meeting Registration tile. * Click on the Registration link. NOTE: On-site registration will not be available. In-person attendance registration remains open until 08 June. After 08 June, only virtual participation will be open for continued registration. Before creating your schedule, please read this page carefully: https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation. If participating on-site, please read the Frequently Asked Questions here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann83/#faq>. CREATE YOUR MEETING SCHEDULE * Access the schedule here<https://icann83.sched.com/>. The schedule shows up with blank circular radial buttons to the left of each session. Hover over the radial button and click “ADD TO MY SCHEDULE” or just click to add the checkmark. * Once you’ve selected all sessions, click the My Schedule Tab next to “Event Schedule”. * Click the Phone icon, “Mobile App + iCal” (located on the right side of the page) * At the bottom of that page, “Export Calendar”, click the “My Schedule” link. When the .ics is exported, add it to the appropriate calendar. OR, after exporting, drag and drop the .ics file into your calendar. * For helpful video tutorial, see https://sched.com/guide/your-personalized-schedule/ * Please remember, for security purposes, participation links will be posted 24-hours prior to the session start times. There will be no calendar invitations sent, as the meeting schedule allows you to download all sessions of interest to your individual calendars Review the Participation Tools and update Zoom * All sessions will use Zoom rooms. Access details are available 24hrs prior. * Visit the Participation Tools page<https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation> for links to download the latest version of Zoom for access to the ICANN Meeting sessions. * Please see the ICANN Meeting VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION GUIDES for more information on how to get the most out of the virtual meeting tools. Links to Bookmark ICANN83 Meeting Schedule<https://icann83.sched.com/> ICANN83 GNSO Remote Participation Wiki Page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDfCw> GNSO Session agendas<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IoDhCQ> REMINDER: Walk-up and registrations after 08 June will not be accepted. To make the most of Zoom’s features, update to the latest version of Zoom<https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060716>. For all GNSO meeting-related queries (RP or others), please email us at: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> and we will be more than happy to assist! Kind regards, GNSO SO/AC Support team -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 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] NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Complete Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook
by Julie Bisland June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Complete Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=d5834f18-210b-4e37-abf6-b814374f4a1f…] Monday, 02 June 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=001YOR5u1v…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> 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 ICANN83 · ICANN83 Schedule · Zoom Backgrounds · ICANN83 Policy Outlook Report · GNSO Policy Briefing · ICANN83 Press Release · PRSP Pre-ICANN83 Briefing · NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Complete Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook · NEW: ICANN Announces First Cohort of Grant Program Recipients · NEW: .TOP Registry Has Cured the Notice of Breach of its Registry Agreement · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · TOMORROW: ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report · NEW: Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) · TODAY: Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · FRIDAY: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration · Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies Events · These events occur in June 2025. ICANN83 ICANN83 Schedule [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> ICANN83 Policy Outlook Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Zoom Backgrounds [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> ICANN83 Press Release [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> GNSO Policy Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> PRSP Pre-ICANN83 Briefing [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> NextGen@ICANN83 Presentation Sessions There will be two sessions at ICANN83: Tuesday, 10 June from 10:45-12:15 and Wednesday, 11 June from 10:45-12:15. On 10 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. ICANN vs. the EU’s DSA: 1–0? ICANN’s INFERMAL Project and the Proactive Detection of Malicious Domain Registrations [Presented by Iris Tuijaerts] 2. Governance Processes at Internet Exchange Points [Presented by Sophia Longwe] 3. Accountability in Internet Governance [Presented by Mira Gillis] 4. Misconfigured CNAMEs, Subdomain Takeover, and Implications for the Economics of PKI [Presented by Movitz Sunar] 5. DNS and Zero Trust Architecture: the role of ICANN [Presented by Massioudath Bankole] 6. Securing the Root: A Control Plane Approach for TLD Stability [Presented by Suncica Rosic] On 11 June, join us for the following presentations: 1. Network Shutdowns and Internet Governance [Presented by Ankita Rathi] 2. AI diversity or just more of Digital Colonialism? - Indigenous Data and AI Training [Presented by José Renato Laranjeira de Pereira] 3. The Effectiveness of State-Imposed Internet Shutdowns as a Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Africa [Presented by Aaron Promise Mbah] 4. Digital Sovereignty in Latin America [Presented by Laila Lorenzon] 5. Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Youth Through Inclusive Internet Governance [Presented by Barnabas Peter] 6. The New Digital Divide: When AI Consumes the Infrastructure Before People Do [Presented by Ayoub Ghamas] Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on the Complete Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook ICANN opened a new Public Comment proceeding (the fifth and final in a series) to gather input from the ICANN community on the complete draft of the Applicant Guidebook. Blog. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Announcement. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Public Comment. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> NEW: ICANN Announces First Cohort of Grant Program Recipients In this first cycle of funding, the ICANN Board approved a slate of 23 projects, all of which aim to produce creative and innovative solutions that further ICANN's vision of a single, open, globally interoperable Internet. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> NEW: .TOP Registry Has Cured the Notice of Breach of its Registry Agreement We will actively monitor the effectiveness of these new systems and processes, the Registry Operator's abuse rankings and their compliance with the requirements. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> 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=001YOR5u1v…>. 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=001YOR5u1v…>. 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=001YOR5u1v…> 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=001YOR5u1v…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open The purpose of the survey is to get an understanding of how well-known and trusted the Office is within the ICANN community. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group ICANN is inviting the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Webinars TOMORROW: ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook The aim is to prepare the ICANN community for the final Public Comment proceeding on proposed language for the Applicant Guidebook. Date: Tuesday, 3 June, at 04:00-05:30 UTC and 16:30-18:00 UTC Read More and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> NEW: Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 TODAY: Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 FRIDAY: Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025 PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> Submissions Opening Date: 15 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 30 June 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…>. Events These events occur in June 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=001YOR5u1v…>. · NYC Tech Week 2025 · Webinaire JURISTIC-ICANN: Prochaine série du Programme des nouveaux noms de domaine Génériques de Premier Niveau; Programme de soutien aux candidats · TechEx North America · ICANN83 Prague Policy Forum · NANOG 94 · CTU's 2025 3rd International ICT Forecast and Preparatory Meeting Volume 7, Issue 42 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 05 June 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YOR5u1v…>

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