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Follow Up on Registration Data Accuracy
by DiBiase, Gregory 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

Dear Councilors, At ICANN 80 we considered next steps for advancing work on the Registration Data Accuracy topic. We are sending this follow up as reminder to consider the following questions with your respective SGs to inform discussion at our July meeting: 1. Evaluation of Proposed Alternatives: In its <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/yokoy…> write-up<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/yokoy…>, ICANN noted limitations in processing data for the purpose of assessing accuracy and proposed two alternatives (analyzing historical audit data and engagement with Contracted Parties on ccTLD practices - see detail below). Is pursuing these alternatives worthwhile? If not, are there other alternatives for obtaining data Council should consider? 2. Consideration of Scoping Team Restart: Given the limitations with respect to access to data, would there be value in restarting the Scoping Team at this time? 3. Advancing the Topic: If restarting the Scoping Team at this time is not deemed advisable, what other ideas do you have to advance this topic given its importance to the ICANN community? Additional background and context is below for your reference. We look forward to the July meeting. Thanks, Greg Additional Background and Context: * EPDP on Temporary Specification (Reg Data) Phase 2 Team: Tasked with reviewing accuracy and the Whois Accuracy Reporting System (ARS), this team did not agree on policy recommendations for registration data accuracy. Consequently, the GNSO Council formed a scoping team to further define and scope potential issues related to accuracy and the ARS. The Scoping Team was charged with scoping issues related to accuracy and making recommendations on next steps, such as requesting an Issue Report, conducting a study, or determining no further work was needed. * Need for Data and GDPR Considerations: The Accuracy Scoping Team highlighted the need for data to inform its work. The ICANN Board suggested consulting European authorities on GDPR's impact, tasking ICANN with creating scenarios for assessing registration data accuracy and ensuring compliance with privacy rights. * ICANN Org's Four Proposed Scenarios:<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/yokoy…> ICANN org proposed four scenarios for assessing registration data accuracy, considering current contractual requirements and applicable laws. These scenarios faced several challenges: * Scenario 1: Analyzing publicly available registration data was deemed infeasible due to redaction of personal data post-GDPR. * Scenario 2: Conducting a compliance audit on registrar validation and verification requirements could provide compliance insights but not confirm data accuracy and would require significant resources. * Scenario 3: Analyzing full registration data from registrars raised legal and GDPR compliance concerns. * Scenario 4: A voluntary registrar survey on data accuracy raises concerns regarding disparate participation (due to the voluntary nature) as well as potentially disproportionate or skewed data. * ICANN's Proposed Alternatives in light of the limitations with the proposed scenarios: * Historical Data from Compliance Audits: ICANN Compliance's existing audit program data from 2016 to 2023 could be summarized in a detailed report, providing insights into registrar compliance with validation and verification requirements in the <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/registrar-accreditation-agreeme…> RDDS Accuracy Specification<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/registrar-accreditation-agreeme…>. (While assessing the viability and value that a targeted contractual compliance audit would provide as envisioned in Scenario 2, ICANN determined that ICANN Compliance's existing audit program may provide a more suitable and less costly avenue for assessing current validation and verification requirements under the RAA.) * Engagement with Contracted Parties on European ccTLD Practices: Reviewing European ccTLD identity verification practices could offer insights into potential requirements for accuracy policies, considering evolving European legislation. These steps are intended to address the accuracy challenges while navigating legal frameworks and resource limitations. This engagement, led by ICANN staff, will focus on the likelihood that policymakers may put forward requirements for accuracy of registration data, including verification practices, through legislation.

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Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics
by Steve Chan 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Dear Councilors, Per the PDP Manual, the creation of the Preliminary Issue Report is afforded 45 days, but staff can request additional time if it is needed. While great progress has been needed, staff needs just a little bit more time (e.g., two weeks) to finalize the document and publish it for public comment. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. 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] NEW: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
by Julie Bisland 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:02 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a9fe3f4d-316d-415a-90d6-0991b16ad62b…] Monday, 01 July 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> 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 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · NEW: ICANN Launches Reports on the Enforcement of DNS Abuse Requirements · NEW: Recognizing ICANN’s Working Group Chairs Webinars · WSIS+20 Outreach Network GDC Second Revision Public Comment · TOMORROW: Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations · Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building The ICANN Board will evaluate a shortlist of candidates and determine the recipient of this year's award. Please submit nominations via this nomination form [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…>by 29 July 2024 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> NEW: ICANN Launches Reports on the Enforcement of DNS Abuse Requirements To illustrate historical trends over time, the reports will be published as a 12-month rolling series, updated every month. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> NEW: Recognizing ICANN’s Working Group Chairs As part of our ongoing efforts to acknowledge and celebrate the vital contributions made by our ICANN community volunteers, the ICANN Board of Directors hosted the inaugural ICANN Working Group Chairs Recognition Reception during the ICANN80 Policy Forum. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> Webinars WSIS+20 Outreach Network GDC Second Revision The WSIS+20 Outreach Network will host two one-hour interactive webinars to discuss the Second Revision Global Digital Compact and its implications. The webinars will provide a space for stakeholders to share information and engage in discussions on how to preserve and continue to evolve the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. Webinar 2: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 at 00:00 UTC for 60 Minutes | Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> & Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> Public Comment TOMORROW: Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> Open for Submissions: 27 June 2024 Closed for Submissions: 16 August 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…>. Volume 6, Issue 48 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 04 July 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015liW0zn…>

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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 08 July 2024 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 18 July 2024 at 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 08 July 2024 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 18 July 2024 at 13:00 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/IIDKF Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: 2024 NCSG GNSO Council Election Results
by Terri Agnew 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Dear GNSO Council, Please see the information below re: NCSG GNSO Councilor Reps announced for 2024-2026 term Enjoy the weekend! Terri Hello team, The NCSG election has just concluded. Our 2024-2025 GNSO Council Members are Bruna Martins dos Santos, Farzaneh Badii & Julf Helsingius. Thanks! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: acglandon76

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FW: [gnso-secs] GNSO Councilor Reps announced for 2024-2026 term
by Terri Agnew 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Dear GNSO Council, Please see the information below re: GNSO Councilor Reps announced for 2024-2026 term Enjoy the weekend! Terri From: Brenda Brewer via Gnso-secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Brenda Brewer <brenda.brewer(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:34 PM To: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Cc: "scope(a)icann.org" <scope(a)icann.org> Subject: [gnso-secs] GNSO Councilor Reps announced for 2024-2026 term Dear GNSO Ops, Kindly note the following GNSO Councilor Reps. * BC elects Vivek Goyal for 2024-2026 term as Mark Datysgeld terms out. vivekg(a)ldotr.red<mailto:vivekg@ldotr.red> * IPC re-elects Susan Payne for 2024-2026 term. * ISPCP re-elects Osvaldo Novoa for 2024-2026 term. Kind regards, Brenda

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GNSO Council Meeting
by ICANN Policy Calendar 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Meeting: GNSO Council Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 13:15 Türkiye Time (10:15 UTC) | ICANN81 ) for 2 hours. Zoom Link will be published 24 hours in advance on SCHED

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GNSO Council Meeting
by ICANN Policy Calendar 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Meeting: GNSO Council Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 13:15 Türkiye Time (10:15 UTC) | ICANN81 ) for 2 hours. Zoom Link will be published 24 hours in advance on SCHED

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Highlights From Six Months of RDRS Operations and Metrics
by Terri Agnew 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=8e924fc2-25de-4061-ae9a-c72194bb8bb0…] Thursday, 27 June 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> 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 Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Han Script Single-Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains · NEW: ICANN Highlights From Six Months of RDRS Operations and Metrics Webinars · NEW: WSIS+20 Outreach Network GDC Second Revision · NEW: ICANN80 LAC Readout Action Items · TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: A Request for FY26 Planning Prioritization Group Nominations: Due 28 June 2024 Public Comment · NEW: Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains · TUESDAY: Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Han Script Single-Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains ICANN org seeks feedback on the proposed considerations for the application of single-character IDN gTLDs based on the analysis and conclusions shared by the CJK GPs. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> NEW: ICANN Highlights From Six Months of RDRS Operations and Metrics While outreach and engagement efforts are ongoing, we now have six months of system usage data to help us gauge demand and inform policy decisions related to a System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Nonpublic Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Registration Data. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Webinars NEW: WSIS+20 Outreach Network GDC Second Revision The WSIS+20 Outreach Network will host two one-hour interactive webinars to discuss the Second Revision Global Digital Compact and its implications. The webinars will provide a space for stakeholders to share information and engage in discussions on how to preserve and continue to evolve the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. Webinar 1: Monday, 01 July 2024 at 12:00 UTC for 60 Minutes | Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> & Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Webinar 2: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 at 00:00 UTC for 60 Minutes | Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> & Register [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> NEW: ICANN80 LAC Readout The objective is to keep our community informed by organizing a readout session after each ICANN meeting, summarizing the most important topics discussed. Date: Thursday 27 June 2024 (23:00 UTC) - Friday 28 June 2024 (00:00 UTC) Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Action Items TOMORROW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: A Request for FY26 Planning Prioritization Group Nominations: Due 28 June 2024 The FY26 Annual Operating Plan and Budget Planning Process has launched, and we are seeking nominations from the SO/AC Leadership to the community led Planning Prioritization Group. The community-led Planning Prioritization Group is scheduled to hold meetings in July 2024. This timing will permit ICANN org to receive input for the development of the Draft Operating Plan and Budget, which is planned to open for Public Comment in December 2024. We ask that the SO/AC Leadership please nominate new members or re-confirm the previous member(s) from your group no later than 28 June 2024. Previous members by SO/AC are listed here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…>. Please email the name of the members that you have nominated to planning(a)icann.org<mailto:planning@icann.org> with a copy to the Policy Strategic Management team (policy-strat-mgt(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-strat-mgt@icann.org>). Please nominate 1 member and 1 secondary member from your group as follows: ASO | ALAC | GNSO/CSG | GNSO/CPH | GNSO/NCSG | ccNSO | GAC | RSSAC | SSAC For more information on the Planning Prioritization Group please visit here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…>. Public Comment NEW: Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Open for Submissions: 27 June 2024 Closed for Submissions: 16 August 2024 TUESDAY: Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rx69-bd…>. 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Re: [Ext] RE: Call for volunteers: Council small group on board readiness
by Caitlin Tubergen 25 Jun '24

25 Jun '24

Dear Councilors, Thank you to all of the willing volunteers! Lest this be a product of “fear of missing out”, Support Staff did want to clarify the scope of this group. During the Strategic Planning Session in December, Council agreed that it should seek to limit the likelihood of the Council approving PDP recommendations and the Board being unable to adopt the recommendations. Within this discussion, the Council discussed developing a “one-pager” on what it means for recommendations to be “board ready”. Our impression coming out of ICANN80, though please feel free to correct(!), was for a few volunteers to review and provide input on an existing one-pager that explains the concept of board readiness and provides examples of factors that contribute to board readiness. We did not envision an official small team that meets regularly at this point. Once the small group provides feedback and is comfortable with the status of the document, it will be shared with the full Council for further feedback. When the Council agrees on what board readiness means and how to best achieve it (as documented in the one-pager), it may make sense to have a small team work together to implement any improvements that may be needed. This isn’t meant to exclude anyone; all of the volunteers are welcome to provide feedback on the document Support Staff prepared. We did, however, think it may be helpful to clarify expectations. Kind regards, Caitlin From: Paul McGrady <paul(a)elstermcgrady.com> Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:28 AM To: Prudence Malinki <prudence.malinki(a)markmonitor.com>, Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org>, "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] RE: Call for volunteers: Council small group on board readiness Me too please. Although my views may diverge from the broader groups so I may need to drop out as not to be disruptive. 😊 From: Prudence Malinki via council <council(a)icann.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:52 AM To: Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org>; council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: [council] Re: Call for volunteers: Council small group on board readiness Hi Caitlin, If there’s still space- I’d love to get involved in this small group! Kind Regards, Prudence Malinki Head of Industry Relations, Markmonitor Skype: Malinkip T +44 207 433 4869 Time zone: GMT/BST [cid:image001.png@01DAC71B.DEB8FA40] From: Caitlin Tubergen via council <council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2024 4:45 PM To: council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Call for volunteers: Council small group on board readiness [CAUTION External Email] Dear Councilors, During the ICANN80 Council Wrap-up Session [icann80.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann80.sched.com/event/1dr4t/gnso-counc…>, Kurt raised the topic of board readiness and volunteered to work with a small group of interested councilors to look into what steps the Council can take to ensure the policy recommendations it approves are board-ready. During this discussion, Jennifer and Justine volunteered to be a part of this effort. If you are interested in joining Kurt, Jennifer, and Justine, please reply to this message by Friday, 28 June. Kind regards, Caitlin This email originated from outside the firm. Please use caution.

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