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Threshold - one domain vs a tiered approach
by farzaneh badii April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

Hi At NCSG we don’t think one abusive domain should automatically trigger ADC for every domain name that is in the account or the portfolio. We want to think about other ways that can be proportional and rights respecting. The below is a draft tier based approach that considers “severity of harm” and might not be too resource intensive (thats to be seen) . Within ICANN’s defined DNS abuse scope malware, phishing, botnets, pharming, and spam where used as a delivery mechanism we can consider four tiers: • Critical (e.g. botnet C2, ransomware delivery, large-scale DNS cache poisoning or ISP-level resolver hijacking): assess report; mandatory ADC • High (e.g. phishing with active evasion, sophisticated malware, targeted router or home resolver hijacking): assess the severity ADC might be required • Medium (e.g. generic malware, low-sophistication phishing): assess, ADC recommended where a pattern is suspected. • Low (e.g. spam with no malware payload, dormant or historical abuse, resolved pharming): monitoring only; ADC at discretion where serial abuse is suspected. Investigation should also be proportionate. If somebody steals a pen from a store we won’t search their whole house. Farzaneh On Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM trachtenbergm--- via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org> wrote: > Volker, > > > > What I am not understanding is how exactly registrars will know which > domain names which they have actionable evidence are being used for DNS > Abuse are likely to have high yield or low yield of associated domains > being used for DNS Abuse simply by looking at the abusive domain and > without conducting the Associated Domain Check. Even for the sake of > argument if your personal experience in reviewing abuse complaints would > give you a better idea about which domain names being used for abuse are > likely to have associated domains also being used for abuse just by looking > at the single domain without conducting the ADC (which is doubtful), you > would not be right every time and a significant number of associated > domains that are being used for DNS Abuse would be missed. But even if you > were right every time, that is not scalable and most people reviewing abuse > complaints do not have your experience. The policy can’t be designed for > the most experienced reviewer of abuse complaints but rather has to account > for that regular people reviewing abuse complaints which may not have your > experience. > > > > > > Best regards, > > > > *Marc H. Trachtenberg * > Shareholder > > Chair, Internet, Domain Name, e-Commerce and Social Media Practice > Greenberg Traurig, LLP > > *Aspen Chicago* > > 411 E. Main Street > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/411+E.+Main+Street?entry=gmail&source=g> > 360 North Green Street > > Suite 207 | Aspen, CO 81611 Suite 1300 | Chicago, IL 60607 > > T +1.970.300.5313 T +1.312.456.1020 > > M +1.773.677.3305 M +1.773.677.3305 > trac(a)gtlaw.com <trachtenbergm(a)gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com | View GT > Biography <https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/t/trachtenberg-marc-h> > > [image: Greenberg Traurig Logo] > > [image: Greenberg Traurig Logo] > > > > *From:* Volker Greimann <volker.greimann(a)centralnic.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, April 2, 2026 2:51 PM > *To:* Trachtenberg, Marc H. (Shld-ASP-IP-Tech) <trachtenbergm(a)gtlaw.com>; > steve.chan(a)icann.org; ching.chiao(a)whoisxmlapi.com > *Cc:* gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org > *Subject:* Re: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Outcomes, Action Items, and Notes > - 23 March 2026 - Meeting #6 > > > > Marc, I think you may be misunderstanding. Some will have low yield, some > will have high yield. In many cases, those actioning the reports on a daily > basis will have some experience in recognizing which is which. Why waste > time on those with a high likelihood of low yield when we could spend that > time by focussing on those with high yield? > > > > That is what I am looking for in our trigger: A clear guide that adds a > new obligation there where it can do good, but doesn't where it won't. > > > > Criminals will always be a step ahead. Lets not make their "job" easier by > burdening those that are tasked with mitigating their "work" with > additional processes that will ultimately make them less effective when we > could be focussing on enabling them to work better? > > > > > > Sincerely, > > *Volker Greimann* > *General Counsel & Head of Policy and Compliance - Online Division* > > volker.greimann(a)centralnic.com > Office: +49-172-6367025 > Web: www.teaminternet.com > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.teaminternet.com__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!CHs_F…> > > Team Internet Group PLC (AIM:TIG). Registered Office: 4th Floor, Saddlers > House, 44 Gutter Lane, London, United Kingdom, EC2V 6BR > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/44+Gutter+Lane,+London,+United+Kingdom,+…>. > Team Internet is a company registered in England and Wales with the company > number 8576358. > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* trachtenbergm(a)gtlaw.com <trachtenbergm(a)gtlaw.com> > *Sent:* 02 April 2026 7:03 PM > *To:* Volker Greimann <volker.greimann(a)centralnic.com>; > steve.chan(a)icann.org <steve.chan(a)icann.org>; ching.chiao(a)whoisxmlapi.com < > ching.chiao(a)whoisxmlapi.com> > *Cc:* gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org> > *Subject:* RE: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Outcomes, Action Items, and Notes > - 23 March 2026 - Meeting #6 > > > > Volker, > > > > I would point out that you are making an assumption that running an ADC on actioned > reports will have a low likelihood of yielding further results. It could > yield significant actionable results that could have a meaningful impact on > reducing DNS Abuse. > > > > Best regards, > > > > *Marc H. Trachtenberg * > Shareholder > > Chair, Internet, Domain Name, e-Commerce and Social Media Practice > Greenberg Traurig, LLP > > *Aspen Chicago* > > 411 E. Main Street > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/411+E.+Main+Street?entry=gmail&source=g> > 360 North Green Street > > Suite 207 | Aspen, CO 81611 Suite 1300 | Chicago, IL 60607 > > T +1.970.300.5313 T +1.312.456.1020 > > M +1.773.677.3305 M +1.773.677.3305 > trac(a)gtlaw.com <trachtenbergm(a)gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com | View GT > Biography <https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/t/trachtenberg-marc-h> > > [image: Greenberg Traurig Logo] > > [image: Greenberg Traurig Logo] > > > > *From:* Volker Greimann via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org> > > *Sent:* Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:26 AM > *To:* Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org>; Ching Chiao < > ching.chiao(a)whoisxmlapi.com> > *Cc:* gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org > *Subject:* [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Outcomes, Action Items, and Notes - 23 > March 2026 - Meeting #6 > > > > **EXTERNAL TO GT** > > Thank you Ching, but I think it should be noted that that distinction does > not make a practical difference. Reporters usually tend to report actual > abusive registrations, so the number of additional steps to be taken for > each such report will add up to a significant number of tickets that cannot > be actioned in that time and will thus have to wait until later. > > > > Managing the abuse queues is at times like drinking from the firehose and > to be able to keep on to of the inflow, the processes employed have to be > perfectly tuned to make the most efficient use of the capacity available. > Adding additional steps that lead nowhere is ultimately detrimental to our > shared goals. On the other hand, adding additional steps where it makes > sense and brings the added actual benefit of reducing the overall volume of > abuse on our platforms is something all registrars should strive for. > > > > It is my firm belief that this WG should make sure that we find a way to > find the right balance between not having to perform kabuki on actioned > reports that have a low likelihood of yielding further results on the one > hand and ensuring that there is an obligation to conduct such checks where > there is potential value. > > > > Not doing that is taking the easy way out and just dumping the > responsibility on our feet. Lets aim for a constructive approach instead. > > > > I also must note that I am a little disappointed by the lack of any > response from any group besides the registrars with regard to my suggestion > to put forward ideas what your own groups could contribute. > > > > > > Sincerely, > > *Volker Greimann* > *General Counsel & Head of Policy and Compliance - Online Division* > > volker.greimann(a)centralnic.com > Office: +49-172-6367025 > Web: www.teaminternet.com > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.teaminternet.com__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!EMcb8…> > > Team Internet Group PLC (AIM:TIG). Registered Office: 4th Floor, Saddlers > House, 44 Gutter Lane, London, United Kingdom, EC2V 6BR > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/44+Gutter+Lane,+London,+United+Kingdom,+…>. > Team Internet is a company registered in England and Wales with the company > number 8576358. > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Ching Chiao via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org> > *Sent:* 02 April 2026 5:35 PM > *To:* Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org> > *Cc:* gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org> > *Subject:* [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Outcomes, Action Items, and Notes - 23 > March 2026 - Meeting #6 > > > > Hi Steve, all, > > > > Thanks very much for the meeting notes. BC has the opportunity to review > them, and provide follow-up thoughts below : > > > > Re: Concern that if the trigger requires action every single time, it > represents costs and efforts for the registrars, impacting the ability of > registrars to effectively combat DNS Abuse. > > > > BC would like to emphasize that ADC is only required when the complaint of > the initial domain is VALID (as defined in RAA) AND is found to be abusive > / malicious. We don't believe every complaint received by a registrar > qualifies and hence won't require an ADC. Meanwhile, performing ADC > increases a registrar's ability to cost effectively combat DNS abuse. Each > ADC should take very little time (i.e. a few minutes) and often results in > the suspension of multiple malicious domains / accounts. By suspending > other (unreported) domains of known bad actors and their accounts, a > registrar proactively prevents those domains and the account(s) from > continuing to be used for DNS Abuse, thereby driving down the # of > individual domain reports that will be received. The ADC proactive approach > reduces the overall cost of mitigating abuse. > > > > It would be very helpful if the SMEs (such as NetBeason or NetCraft) & the > Registrars could kindly share the following information (i.e. as required > by by RAA > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/accredited-re…> > 3.18.4) which will help ascertain to the level of effort that will actually > be needed to conduct ADC: > > o > > o > > o Number of complaints received in 2025 > > o > > o > > o > > o Number of complaints that were valid > > o > > o > > o > > o Number of complaints that were actioned > > o > > > > We understand that generally larger registrars receive more abuse reports, > but they also have more staff to handle those reports and investigations. > That said, we are aware that the additional ADC execution may potentially > impact the workload / cost consequences for registrars with smaller DUMs. > > > > Best regards, > > > > Ching > > > > > > > > > > > > On Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 11:13 AM Steve Chan via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < > gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org> wrote: > > Dear DNSAM PDP 1, > > > > Please see the attached outcomes, action items, and notes from Meeting #6. > > > > Best, > > Steve > > > > > > *[OUTCOMES]* > > - Nick Wenban-Smith elected vice-chair > > > > *[ACTION ITEMS]* > > - Staff to post election results and onboard Nick to the leadership > team. > - Leadership and staff to provide a path forward for the WG meeting > schedule, taking into account Monday holidays. > - WG members to provide further input on the proposed updated work > plan, no later than 3 April [updated work plan attached]. > - Jennifer Chung, as Council liaison to the WG, to submit work plan to > the Council no later than 6 April. > > > > *[NOTES]* > > > > *1. Welcome* > > - None > > > > *2. Update on VC Chair Selection* > > - Nick Wenban-Smith elected vice-chair > > > > *Action Item: Staff to post election results and onboard Nick to the > leadership team.* > > > > *3. Meeting Cadence/Public Holidays* > > - With so many meetings on Monday, leadership is proposing to move the > meetings to the second most common acceptable day based on Doodle poll > results. > - Suggestion from many to leave on Monday and only move to Tuesday if > there are “enough” WG members that cannot attend, but don’t cancel. > > > > *Action Item: Leadership and staff to provide a path forward for the WG > meeting schedule, taking into account Monday holidays.* > > > > *4. Update on Workplan* > > - Leaders and staff have taken into consideration input and has > suggested changes to shorten the timeline. Key changes are initial > deliberations and time between Initial and Final Report. Some appreciation, > but also some discomfort for the shortened work plan. > - The initial proposal for the work plan was potentially too > conservative; the updated work plan is still designed to be achievable. > - Next step is for the work plan to go to Council for acknowledgement > via the Council liaison, Jennifer Chung. > > > > *Action Item: WG members to provide further input on the proposed updated > work plan, no later than 3 April [updated work plan attached].* > > *Action Item: Jennifer Chung, as Council liaison to the WG, to submit work > plan to the Council no later than 6 April.* > > > > *5. Continue Deliberation* > > - Early input received from the BC, GAC, IPC, ISPCP, NCSG, RrSG – > input is aggregated and stored on the Wiki. Each piece of input will be > added into the collaboration tool, relative to the Charter question. > - Reviewed Overarching Themes so far from WG discussions, both verbal > and on email. Also included relevant sections from Early Input, though full > comments should be reviewed on the Wiki: > https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/983433230/Com… > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> > - Concern that if the trigger requires action every single time, it > represents costs and efforts for the registrars, impacting the ability of > registrars to effectively combat DNS Abuse. Noted that we still have a > question to determine what the investigation will look like. > - Suggestion/reminder to define a maliciously registered domain name > based on RAA 3.18.2. > > > - “When Registrar has actionable evidence that a Registered Name > sponsored by Registrar is being used for DNS Abuse, Registrar must promptly > take the appropriate mitigation action(s) that are reasonably necessary to > stop, or otherwise disrupt, the Registered Name from being used for DNS > Abuse.” > > > - Reminder that we need to allow for some flexibility in the solutions > as bad actors will change their methods. However, the requirements still > ultimately need to be enforceable. > - The GAC early input talks about how to perform the ADC, as in what > represents association – this input connects to a later Charter question. > We are blending the charter questions a bit. > - If the trigger is not a single maliciously registered domain name > based on RAA 3.18.2, what would be the alternative? > - Caution from some to avoid listing all ways to identify associated > domain names engaging in DNS Abuse as defined by 3.18.2. > - Question about proportionality in respect of initial trigger versus > ADC – answer from those that are particularly concerned about > proportionality, is both. > - Reminder from ISPCP early input that the ADC should also be based on > the same standard as in 3.18.2. Are there any members suggesting to go > beyond these limitations? Seems to be alignment to stick with the RAA > definition. > - A balance is needed to avoid listing every ADC action, but also not > to leave so vague that bad actors can exploit the holes. > - Several mentions of a “reasonableness” standard for the ADC, in > terms of what needs to be looked at. Continued caution against creating a > prescriptive matrix. > - Suggestion to create an advisory to help guide what the ADC should > include, which can be updated from time to time. Question about how > advisories are updated – answer is that there are a multitude of ways to > update advisories. > - Several members reminded that proportionality is important. However, > question about potential harms from investigating whether other DNS Abuse > is occurring. > - Noted that reasonableness is already a component of the RAA, > including for RAA 3.18.2. There is a difference between “what” > reasonableness represents for initial trigger versus the reasonableness of > “how” the ADC is performed. The advisory notion is more relevant to the > latter of “how”. > - Some discussion about compromised domains, which are not within > scope of this PDP. Question about whether a compromised domain should > trigger investigation of the account. > - We have not yet discussed what the ADC itself should involve, other > than it should not be prescriptive. This aspect is when proportionality > will be more relevant. > - Reasonableness of the ADC will vary based on the circumstances. And > question about how that should be passed on to the reseller. > > > > *6. AOB* > > - Planning to have 4 sessions during the standard meetings days for > ICANN86. Will try to avoid conflicts to the extent possible. > - There will also be a prep-week webinar to provide an update on the > progress of this PDP. > - Will need to confirm work plan – get it to Council by the 6th. > - Staff will continue to update the collaboration tool and the WG > should continue to review and provide feedback. > > > > > > *Steven Chan* > > VP, Policy Development Support & GNSO Relations > > > > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/12025+Waterfront+Drive,+Suite+300+%0D%0A…> > > 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/12025+Waterfront+Drive,+Suite+300+%0D%0A…> > > Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/12025+Waterfront+Drive,+Suite+300+%0D%0A…> > > > > Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org > > Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 > > _______________________________________________ > Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave(a)icann.org > > ------------------------------ > > If you are not an intended recipient of confidential and privileged > information in this email, please delete it, notify us immediately at > postmaster(a)gtlaw.com, and do not use or disseminate the information. > _______________________________________________ > Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave(a)icann.org >

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FYI: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Susan Payne - Board Liaison(s) to the GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP WG
by Jennifer Chung April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

Dear All, Please find attached the correspondence to GNSO Council from the Board informing us of the Board Liaison (Jim Galvin) and alternate (Chris Buckridge) appointed to our WG. Best, Jen From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2026 10:36 AM To: council(a)icann.org Cc: Paul McGrady <paul(a)elstermcgrady.com>; Jen(a)dot.asia; GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Susan Payne - Board Liaison(s) to the GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP WG Hello GNSO Council, Please see the correspondence received RE: ICANN Board Liaison to the GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group (WG). We are reaching out to both get them all signed up. This will be posted shortly on the GNSO Correspondence page: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2026 Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org <mailto:wendy.profit@icann.org> > Date: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:18 AM To: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com <mailto:susan.payne@comlaude.com> >, "gnso-chairs(a)icann.org <mailto:gnso-chairs@icann.org> " <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org <mailto:gnso-chairs@icann.org> >, GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> > Cc: Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org <mailto:tripti.sinha@board.icann.org> >, Correspondence <Correspondence(a)icann.org <mailto:Correspondence@icann.org> >, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org <mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org> >, Secretary <secretary(a)icann.org <mailto:secretary@icann.org> > Subject: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Susan Payne - Board Liaison(s) to the GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP WG Dear Susan Payne, Please find the attached letter from ICANN Board Chair Tripti Sinha in response to your letter of 17 February 2026 regarding appointing a Board Liaison to the GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP Working Group. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN

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REMINDER | Meeting Invitation / DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG | Tuesday, 07 April 2026
by Terri Agnew April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

Dear all, The next DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG call will take place on Tuesday, 07 April 2026 at 12:30 UTC for 90 minutes (moved from Monday, 06 April, holiday). Check your timezone.<https://tinyurl.com/dzwh626t> Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android - Zoom Webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91807711636?pwd=q6XCt8cWQU9m3fGgSojQ5X07pbnX6a.1 Passcode:+X8RaawVrW Phone one-tap: +13126266799,,91807711636#,,,,*0006343077# US (Chicago) +13462487799,,91807711636#,,,,*0006343077# US (Houston) Webinar ID: 918 0771 1636 Passcode: 0006343077 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a9jfXWLB8 * 2026 Meetings wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/B4CWLQ ALL: Before joining the call * Please send apologies to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> only (members: please include if an alternate is joining on your behalf) * Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…>, the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>, and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…>. * Staff will promote members, participants, and alternates to panelist once joined. OBSERVERS: * Observers will have ability to view member chat and information shared in the zoom webinar room. * Observers will not be able to use chat or raise hands. Thank you. Kind regards, Julie -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Analyst (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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Agenda for Tuesday 7 April 2026 Meeting
by John Emery April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026

Dear WG, Please see below the agenda for the upcoming DNSAM PDP 1 WG Call on Tuesday 7 April at 12:30 UTC. Agenda Item Time Welcome 2min Decision on WG Meeting Schedule and holidays 3min Update on Workplan 5min Updates on CQ 1 10mins Continue Deliberations to CQ 2 and CQ 3 35min AOB 5min Enjoy the holiday weekend. All the best, John R. Emery, Ph.D. Policy Development Support Senior Specialist Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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FW: Draft Email for WG
by Paul McGrady April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026

Hi Team! Thank you for your active participation in this PDP and on list. There are a few things the leadership team wants to cover to prepare for the upcoming meeting on Tuesday 7 April at 12:30 UTC (yellow highlighted due to the move for Easter Monday). 1. Based on the WG discussion and the input on email list, the leadership team has decided to maintain the Monday meeting schedule unless it conflicts with a major holiday that would impact staff support and a majority of the WG. In those cases: 6 April, 25 May, 7 September the meetings have been moved to the following day on Tuesdays. The 27th of April meeting has been canceled due to the absence of support staff and WG members for the CPH Summit which wouldn't be remedied by a move. For those of us not going to Manchester, enjoy the week off! Calendar invites have gone out, and the schedule is now locked in. If a member is unable to attend a meeting, please have your alternate attend in your place. 1. Having received no additional comments on the Workplan, the revised workplan will be submitted to the GNSO Council by our liaison Jen Chung for discussion at the 16 April GNSO Council meeting. The revised timeline based on WG and community input at ICANN85 and on the WG meetings resulted in an estimated finish date of May/June 2027 instead of October/November 2027. The workplan can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gDXM13Io8RJlYZVj0rhbfoMi7und3v9i/ed…. Thank you all for getting this wrapped up in time! 1. Leadership has asked staff to clean up the collaboration document a bit for concise and accessible format. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GxM-Yrgv6sZPEYU8ikW4cRM5YqWsJuWGiQyO39p… With that, there will be two changes going forward: * The "Stable but not final language" will be converted by staff into a preliminary strawperson of preliminary recommendation language and rationale based upon the WG deliberations, comments, in-text work, and the early input from the various groups. This is intended to be a first attempt to distill language taking convergent and divergent views into account. Staff will update that today for Charter Question 1 for discussion on Tuesday's call. This is where we get granular! * Given the robust early input from many groups, the full text of each submission will be linked for each charter question, but staff will work to summarize points of convergence in the collaboration document. This will help speed our work by recognizing places in which we are already in alignment. WG members are encouraged to read the full text of submissions and to raise points of remaining divergence along with solutions on how to converge in the WG calls or in the comments. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qk2-h2E8sY1OI64-k8-hnW2FGgaiaQ1M_csEmUM… 1. Staff will send out an agenda of the upcoming meeting shortly. For those of you celebrating a holiday this weekend, I wish you a blessed time with family and friends. Best, Paul [cid:image001.png@01DCC36D.FD2ABB80] Paul McGrady Partner Elster & McGrady 434 Houston St, Suite 261 Nashville, TN 37203 3847 N. Lincoln Avenue Second Floor Chicago, IL 60613 Office Direct: +1 (312) 515-4422 paul(a)elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/>

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Outcomes, Action Items, and Notes - 23 March 2026 - Meeting #6
by Steve Chan April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026

Dear DNSAM PDP 1, Please see the attached outcomes, action items, and notes from Meeting #6. Best, Steve [OUTCOMES] * Nick Wenban-Smith elected vice-chair [ACTION ITEMS] * Staff to post election results and onboard Nick to the leadership team. * Leadership and staff to provide a path forward for the WG meeting schedule, taking into account Monday holidays. * WG members to provide further input on the proposed updated work plan, no later than 3 April [updated work plan attached]. * Jennifer Chung, as Council liaison to the WG, to submit work plan to the Council no later than 6 April. [NOTES] 1. Welcome * None 2. Update on VC Chair Selection * Nick Wenban-Smith elected vice-chair Action Item: Staff to post election results and onboard Nick to the leadership team. 3. Meeting Cadence/Public Holidays * With so many meetings on Monday, leadership is proposing to move the meetings to the second most common acceptable day based on Doodle poll results. * Suggestion from many to leave on Monday and only move to Tuesday if there are “enough” WG members that cannot attend, but don’t cancel. Action Item: Leadership and staff to provide a path forward for the WG meeting schedule, taking into account Monday holidays. 4. Update on Workplan * Leaders and staff have taken into consideration input and has suggested changes to shorten the timeline. Key changes are initial deliberations and time between Initial and Final Report. Some appreciation, but also some discomfort for the shortened work plan. * The initial proposal for the work plan was potentially too conservative; the updated work plan is still designed to be achievable. * Next step is for the work plan to go to Council for acknowledgement via the Council liaison, Jennifer Chung. Action Item: WG members to provide further input on the proposed updated work plan, no later than 3 April [updated work plan attached]. Action Item: Jennifer Chung, as Council liaison to the WG, to submit work plan to the Council no later than 6 April. 5. Continue Deliberation * Early input received from the BC, GAC, IPC, ISPCP, NCSG, RrSG – input is aggregated and stored on the Wiki. Each piece of input will be added into the collaboration tool, relative to the Charter question. * Reviewed Overarching Themes so far from WG discussions, both verbal and on email. Also included relevant sections from Early Input, though full comments should be reviewed on the Wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/983433230/Com… * Concern that if the trigger requires action every single time, it represents costs and efforts for the registrars, impacting the ability of registrars to effectively combat DNS Abuse. Noted that we still have a question to determine what the investigation will look like. * Suggestion/reminder to define a maliciously registered domain name based on RAA 3.18.2. * “When Registrar has actionable evidence that a Registered Name sponsored by Registrar is being used for DNS Abuse, Registrar must promptly take the appropriate mitigation action(s) that are reasonably necessary to stop, or otherwise disrupt, the Registered Name from being used for DNS Abuse.” * Reminder that we need to allow for some flexibility in the solutions as bad actors will change their methods. However, the requirements still ultimately need to be enforceable. * The GAC early input talks about how to perform the ADC, as in what represents association – this input connects to a later Charter question. We are blending the charter questions a bit. * If the trigger is not a single maliciously registered domain name based on RAA 3.18.2, what would be the alternative? * Caution from some to avoid listing all ways to identify associated domain names engaging in DNS Abuse as defined by 3.18.2. * Question about proportionality in respect of initial trigger versus ADC – answer from those that are particularly concerned about proportionality, is both. * Reminder from ISPCP early input that the ADC should also be based on the same standard as in 3.18.2. Are there any members suggesting to go beyond these limitations? Seems to be alignment to stick with the RAA definition. * A balance is needed to avoid listing every ADC action, but also not to leave so vague that bad actors can exploit the holes. * Several mentions of a “reasonableness” standard for the ADC, in terms of what needs to be looked at. Continued caution against creating a prescriptive matrix. * Suggestion to create an advisory to help guide what the ADC should include, which can be updated from time to time. Question about how advisories are updated – answer is that there are a multitude of ways to update advisories. * Several members reminded that proportionality is important. However, question about potential harms from investigating whether other DNS Abuse is occurring. * Noted that reasonableness is already a component of the RAA, including for RAA 3.18.2. There is a difference between “what” reasonableness represents for initial trigger versus the reasonableness of “how” the ADC is performed. The advisory notion is more relevant to the latter of “how”. * Some discussion about compromised domains, which are not within scope of this PDP. Question about whether a compromised domain should trigger investigation of the account. * We have not yet discussed what the ADC itself should involve, other than it should not be prescriptive. This aspect is when proportionality will be more relevant. * Reasonableness of the ADC will vary based on the circumstances. And question about how that should be passed on to the reseller. 6. AOB * Planning to have 4 sessions during the standard meetings days for ICANN86. Will try to avoid conflicts to the extent possible. * There will also be a prep-week webinar to provide an update on the progress of this PDP. * Will need to confirm work plan – get it to Council by the 6th. * Staff will continue to update the collaboration tool and the WG should continue to review and provide feedback. 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> Mobile: +1.310.339.4410

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Call dates until ICANN87 / DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG calls
by Julie Bisland April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Dear all, Please find the .ics attached for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG calls taking place 22 June – 05 October 2026. Please download it to your calendar. Calls take place every Monday at 12:30 UTC for 90 minutes, except those noted below: * Monday, 07 September was moved to Tuesday, 08 September In addition, some already-scheduled calls in April and May falling on Monday holidays have been adjusted, see below: * Monday, 06 April was moved to Tuesday, 07 April * Monday, 27 April has been cancelled * Monday, 25 May has been moved to Tuesday, 26 May Wiki pages can be found here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/B4CWLQ The email invitation for each call will be sent out closer to the date of the meeting. The next call is taking place on Tuesday, 07 April 2026 and the invite has already been sent. Please reach out to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> with questions. Thank you! Kind regards, Julie Policy Team Supporting the GNSO -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Analyst (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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DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Moved from Monday, 07 September to Tuesday, 08 September, same time. MEETING: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG call DATE/TIME: Weekly on Mondays at 12:30 UTC for 90 minutes, 22 June – 05 October 2026 Zoom webinar, Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91807711636?pwd=q6XCt8cWQU9m3fGgSojQ5X07pbnX6a.1 Passcode:+X8RaawVrW Phone one-tap: +13126266799,,91807711636#,,,,*0006343077# US (Chicago) +13462487799,,91807711636#,,,,*0006343077# US (Houston) Webinar ID: 918 0771 1636 Passcode: 0006343077 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a9jfXWLB8 ALL: Before joining the call * Please send apologies to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> only * Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…>, the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>, and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…>. * Staff will promote members, participants, and alternates to panelist once joined. * 2026 Meetings wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/B4CWLQ * Time Zone conversion (22 June call): https://tinyurl.com/55d3xesr OBSERVERS: * Observers will have ability to view member chat and information shared in the zoom webinar room. * Observers will not be able to use chat or raise hands.

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Re: Call 2026-03-30
by Eberhard W Lisse April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Thank you, el On 2026-04-02 18:37, Julie Bisland wrote: > Dear Eberhard, > > > > Attendance has been updated and posted to reflect you attended the call. > > > > Thank you. > Kind regards, > > > > Julie [...] > *From: *Eberhard W Lisse <el(a)lisse.na> [...] > > > > Please update the attendance list to reflect the below. > > > > el [...] -- Eberhard W. Lisse \ /Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (retired) el(a)lisse.NA / * | Telephone: +264 81 124 6733 (cell) PO Box 8421 Bachbrecht\ / If this email is signed with GPG/PGP 10007, Namibia ;____/ Sect 20 of Act No. 4 of 2019 may apply

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DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

MEETING: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG call DATE/TIME: Weekly on Mondays at 12:30 UTC for 90 minutes, 22 June – 05 October 2026 Zoom webinar, Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91807711636?pwd=q6XCt8cWQU9m3fGgSojQ5X07pbnX6a.1 Passcode:+X8RaawVrW Phone one-tap: +13126266799,,91807711636#,,,,*0006343077# US (Chicago) +13462487799,,91807711636#,,,,*0006343077# US (Houston) Webinar ID: 918 0771 1636 Passcode: 0006343077 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a9jfXWLB8 ALL: Before joining the call * Please send apologies to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> only * Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…>, the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…>, and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…>. * Staff will promote members, participants, and alternates to panelist once joined. * 2026 Meetings wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/B4CWLQ * Time Zone conversion (22 June call): https://tinyurl.com/55d3xesr OBSERVERS: * Observers will have ability to view member chat and information shared in the zoom webinar room. * Observers will not be able to use chat or raise hands.

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