Hi Steve and All,

Certainly. Apologies if this appeared to be an ICANN org acknowledgement that 1 or more questions of Policy have arisen at this stage. That was not the intent. The survey asks whether one or more Policy questions exist, in the IRT’s assessment, because that’s the procedural hook to refer questions to the Council once we are in the implementation phase. If there’s not a Policy question, there may not be a basis for asking for Council guidance (this is my personal understanding of the process, not an official ICANN org position).

The reference to the WHOIS2 report was additional background only—not a basis for the IRT to use in deciding whether or not the Council should be consulted at this stage. The report may be of interest given its reference to this project, including some of the topics we’ve discussed recently. I am not expecting the IRT to process this report between now and Friday.

I hope this helps!

Best,

Amy

From: Gdd-gnso-ppsai-impl <gdd-gnso-ppsai-impl-bounces@icann.org> On Behalf Of Metalitz, Steven
Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 3:04 PM
To: gdd-gnso-ppsai-impl@icann.org
Subject: Re: [Gdd-gnso-ppsai-impl] Agenda, materials, poll for tomorrow's PP IRT meeting

Amy, can you specify what are the “one or more policy questions” referred to in the survey monkey poll?

You seem to be suggesting there is something in the Whois2 report that identifies these questions. If so, are we expected to have ingested the 176-page report in time to complete the poll by your Friday deadline?

Steve Metalitz

From: Gdd-gnso-ppsai-impl <gdd-gnso-ppsai-impl-bounces@icann.org> On Behalf Of Amy Bivins
Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10:02 AM
To: gdd-gnso-ppsai-impl@icann.org
Subject: [Gdd-gnso-ppsai-impl] Agenda, materials, poll for tomorrow's PP IRT meeting

Dear Colleagues,

This is a reminder that the PP IRT will meet tomorrow, 6 Sept, at 1600 UTC.

Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/ppirt/

I’m attaching the current markup of the PPAA, showing all IRT feedback received thus far on the GDPR-related markup. Please note that all edits proposed by Volker have also been supported by Theo, Sara, Chris, and Eric.

Agenda:

Discussion Topic 1: Do you believe that the Privacy and Proxy Service Provider Accreditation Program Implementation Review Team should consult with the GNSO Council prior to proceeding to public comment due to one or more Policy questions surrounding the implementation of the Final Recommendations?
1. Background: Please note that ICANN Legal has advised that data processing provisions are necessary in PPAA (as proposed in Section 3.5.3.3 and Specification 8), though the current text may be edited based on IRT feedback.
2. Draft WHOIS2 Report: Also, please note that the impact of GDPR on PP was raised in the WHOIS2 draft report that was published yesterday for public comment, https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-rds-whois2-review-31aug18-en.pdf (see p. 67-9). The report said that GDPR and other privacy regimes might reduce the apparent need for PP services, but that this impact would have to be assessed in concert with any future review of the effectiveness of the policy. The report also raised points related to fees and the time that was required for the recent Legal review. The report had recommendations for additional steps to be taken if this accreditation program is not implemented by 31 December 2019.
3. Action item: Please complete poll to determine level of IRT consensus on this topic no later than this Friday, 7 Sept: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MW2JMM
Discussion Topic 2: IRT feedback on PPAA draft (attached). We will begin with the IRT feedback on Specification 8 and then return to the beginning of the agreement and proceed as far as we can on feedback received thus far during the call.

Best,

Amy

Amy E. Bivins

Registrar Services and Engagement Senior Manager

Registrar Services and Industry Relations

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

Direct: +1 (202) 249-7551

Fax: +1 (202) 789-0104

Email: amy.bivins@icann.org