April 2020 - CPWG - lists.icann.org

Calif. AG mentions ALAC advice in note to ICANN re: PIR
by Marita Moll May 10, 2020

May 10, 2020

Wow, quite a slap down by the AG of California. ALAC advice re: this issue referenced as reasons for concern. Marita

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] ChAC-SC Advise notice
by Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

Dear Colleagues, you might be interested to read the advice below that was sent by the ISOC Chapter Advisory Council Chair to the ISOC Board of Trustees. Advice 2020.04.17-01 :: Second Advice on PIR Sales to Ethos Capital <https://isoc.box.com/s/w2iaod4kb738thlm1a0ollli00saze8q>is particularly pertinent in the context of the ICANN decision to be made in regards to the sale of the Public Interest Registry, PIR. As ISOC does not appear to have the same transparency when it comes to the correspondence it receives as ICANN does, the Statement does not appear on any ISOC sanctioned Web site. Should the ICANN Board be made aware of this advice from Chapters in a formal way or should Chapters inform the ICANN Board directly themselves? I am mindful of not mixing Chapters & ALSes. Kindest regards, Olivier -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [Chapter-delegates] ChAC-SC Advise notice Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:26:48 -0400 From: Eduardo Diaz via Chapter-delegates <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> Reply-To: Eduardo Diaz <eduardodiazrivera(a)gmail.com> To: Gonzalo Camarillo <Gonzalo.Camarillo(a)ericsson.com>, Kevin Craemer <Craemer(a)isoc.org> CC: Chapters AC Elist <ChaptersAC-SC(a)elists.isoc.org>, Chapter Delegates <Chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org>, INTERNETSOCIETY-chapteradvisorycouncil(a)connectedcommunity.org, INTERNETSOCIETY-chapterleaders(a)connectedcommunity.org Distinguished Members of the Board: The Chapter Advisory Council Steering Committee (ChAC-SC) is submitting the following advice for your consideration: 1. Advice 2020.04.17-01 :: Second Advice on PIR Sales to Ethos Capital <https://isoc.box.com/s/w2iaod4kb738thlm1a0ollli00saze8q> * *Advice*: /“We reiterate that the sale of PIR to Ethos Capital should not proceed until, unless proscribed by law, the following conditions are met, and the ISOC Board has taken into account the comments received after the information requested below is made public”/ * Text link: ( <goog_419103278>https://isoc.box.com/s/w2iaod4kb738thlm1a0ollli00saze8q) * Approved by 68% of the 73 chapters that participated 2. Advice 2020.04.17-02 :: Second Advice on <https://isoc.box.com/s/iscylezdnkevpk5gc3v5ah5kkvommuim> ISOC Constituencies Consultation <https://isoc.box.com/s/iscylezdnkevpk5gc3v5ah5kkvommuim> * *Advice*: /“Initiate a process to change the ISOC Bylaws so that the current communities that elect Trustees (that is, the Organizational Members, the Chapters, and the IETF) are considered as constituencies and so that they must be consulted prior to any major financial and strategically significant operational decisions being taken ”/ * Text link: (https://isoc.box.com/s/iscylezdnkevpk5gc3v5ah5kkvommuim) * Approved by 89% of the 73 chapters that participated 3. Advice 2020-04-17-03 ::Second Advice on Bylaws Changes <https://isoc.box.com/s/ympdg0y1j8tpz4t1zqgol9hwmn1gdui8> * *Advice*: /“We reiterate that the Board charters a small group comprised of members of the Board and members of the Advisory Committees (ACs) to consider possible changes to ISOC’s Bylaws that would strengthen the roles of the ACs in general and the Chapters in particular.”/ * Text link: (https://isoc.box.com/s/ympdg0y1j8tpz4t1zqgol9hwmn1gdui8) * Approved by 90% of the 73 chapters that participated A total of 73 chapters (68% of 107 with assigned delegates or 58% of 126 active) participated in the vote call during the period 21 April 2020 to 28 April 2020, inclusive. The vote was quorate by 384% (73/19). A detailed list of the chapters that voted can be found in the following link: https://isoc.box.com/s/ct67lgxxf8e4mermrrijw0yz0cg5ngj1 and vote results in the following one: https://isoc.box.com/s/e4o3osfys4xmn1a8exva7nxvyvij4i5z. The actual vote was anonymous. Please note that all advices are based on information available as of 10 April 2020. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you to make ISOC a better organization. Eduardo Díaz Chair ChAC-SC cc: Full ChAC, ChAC-SC, Chapter Delegates, Chapter Leaders

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Fwd: [ccwg-internet-governance] UN OEWG developments - chair's letter 27 April 2020
by Judith Hellerstein April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 06 May 2020 at 13:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y9u3lyt3 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/vYrsBw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=TnhSZEhEMDlibzNsS2Y0OWFQQk9Ldz09 / Meeting ID: 765-717-566 �C Please note, the zoom room link and Meeting ID will remain the same for each weekly meeting. Passcode: 2345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net] [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.streamtext.net_pla…> ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN: 1638 FR: 1838 ES: 1738 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 06 May 2020 at 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 06 May 2020 at 13:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y9u3lyt3 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/vYrsBw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=TnhSZEhEMDlibzNsS2Y0OWFQQk9Ldz09 / Meeting ID: 765-717-566 – Please note, the zoom room link and Meeting ID will remain the same for each weekly meeting. Passcode: 2345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net] [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.streamtext.net_pla…> ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN: 1638 FR: 1838 ES: 1738 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 06 May 2020 at 13:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y9u3lyt3 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/vYrsBw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=TnhSZEhEMDlibzNsS2Y0OWFQQk9Ldz09 / Meeting ID: 765-717-566 �C Please note, the zoom room link and Meeting ID will remain the same for each weekly meeting. Passcode: 2345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net] [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.streamtext.net_pla…> ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN: 1638 FR: 1838 ES: 1738 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Drafting Team Presentation: Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process
by Evin Erdogdu April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Dear CPWG Members, Please see the attached draft At-Large RPM recommendations with regards to the ICANN Public Comment on Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Workspace%3A+Pha…>. Kindly note that this draft was created by Greg Shatan, and Marita Moll has not yet reviewed - it is intended to be open for discussion and change. ? Best, Evin

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 29 April 2020 at 20:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 29 April 2020 at 20:30 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/ycjs2pep The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/J4XsBw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=TnhSZEhEMDlibzNsS2Y0OWFQQk9Ldz09 / Meeting ID: 765-717-566 – Please note, the zoom room link and Meeting ID will remain the same for each weekly meeting. Passcode: 2345 Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net] [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.streamtext.net_pla…> ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN: 3535 FR: 1838 ES: 1738 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.adigo.com_icann&d=…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Reminder: At-Large GeoNames Survey - take it today!
by Evin Erdogdu April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

Dear CPWG Members, Please take the At-Large GeoNames Survey?<https://forms.gle/skiGiio5n4UXu9G57> to help identify issues of At-Large consensus on the topic. The survey will only take a few minutes of your time: https://forms.gle/skiGiio5n4UXu9G57 Thank you for your valuable input! Kind Regards, Evin

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On .ORG and ICANN's new existential threat (long)
by Evan Leibovitch April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

By now I'm sure most of you are aware of the maxi-controversy regarding the proposed sale of PIR, the registry for dot-org, its proposed change from a nonprofit to a for-profit, and the resulting (and nearly universal condemnation) of the transaction by ISOC Chapters, the EFF, charities and nonprofits around the world... ... and now, the Attorney-General of the US State of California (AG). I am not here to re-debate the substance of the opposition, which at this point is well known. What has now changed the debate is the recent intervention of the AG, which has come down forcefully on demanding that ICANN reject the sale (in part referencing ALAC advice to do so). We now have a situation in which the ICANN Board may make a decision, not on the merits of the case, but based on its own instinct for self-preservation. While it was generally thought that ICANN would rubber-stamp the Ethos sale and weather the negative PR the way it has done with so many decisions in the past, this time it it different. ICANN may well throw Ethos under the bus, not for any public-service rationale but just in order to save itself. In a recent opinion piece in CircleID <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20200427-icann-attorney-generals-ends-means-a…>, CPWG Co-Chair Jonathan Zuck has expressed concern for these events and fear-mongers over "what next". *"Today, it's the .ORG sale. Tomorrow it could assert itself into ICANN's > privacy policies or compel changes to Internet standards that may > unwittingly help foreign governments, including China."* > [Personal aside: Really, Jonathan? "*Including China*"? You really had to play THAT card? Just ... wow. Such pandering immediately suggests that a really weak argument is on its way. ] I for one am delighted to see the AG taking an active role, that finally SOMEONE is being proactive in upholding the public interest and providing some form of actual accountability. ICANN's Orwellian-named "empowered community" is finally held up as the *utter sham* that it is in its failure to protect the public interest or indeed any view from outside the bubble. ICANN hasn't really served the public interest since I've been involved with it, and that now goes back at least a dozen years. Is nobody else amused that the AG has explicitly quoted ALAC advice in its one position statement more than ICANN Board decisions have in the whole history of At-Large? In cutting ties with the US government and replacing it with stunningly bureaucratic "accountability" to its own internal community, ICANN significantly REDUCED its commitment to the public interest. Instead it doubled down on being driven by its insiders, technocrats and industry elites. But although it severed nearly all ties with governments (save for the GAC which is fragmented and powerless), this one thin but crucial tether remains -- ICANN's registration as a California nonprofit. At the time of its accountability-reducing "transition", ICANN had the choice to re-incorporate as an international NGO in a neutral country. Or it could have undertaken the harder but more-stable approach of a treaty-based organization. But it chose to remain a California corporation for reasons that have served it well .... until now. By ignoring all the protests against the Ethos sale and seeming intent to ratify it, ICANN woke its only real overseer, and its life may never be the same. Jonathan laments that this "opens a door where ICANN could succumb to pressure to revise its privacy policies for registrars and registries to comply with California law — or face scrutiny over its nonprofit status." To which I say -- as a non-American outside of the ICANN insider bubble -- it's *about damned time*. ICANN has had many opportunities over the years to pay more attention to its internal public-interest communities such as ALAC and NCUC and even GAC, and now it's paying the price for distracting us and over-processing us and under-resourcing us and ignoring us (and literally laughing at us, based on my experiences serving within ALAC leadership). Not only ICANN future decisions, but also past bad ones, may finally get the public-interest scrutiny denied for so long. It more than makes up for the second Board seat that ICANN didn't think the public deserved. ICANN is at a point of reckoning. It can clean up its act and take the public interest seriously internally, or expect more such *necessary* interventions in the future. Or it can whine at the nasty California interventions while the world outside the ICANN bubble cheers. Or maybe it can re-incorporate in Delaware. That would really piss off China which is what we ultimately want, right? This has been a long time coming, and I'm happy to have been around for it. The whole effort may yet fizzle, but it's welcome and a little gratifying to see a little squirming from those who have ignored us for so long. -- Evan Leibovitch, Toronto Canada @evanleibovitch or @el56

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