DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick-Off Email
Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: · Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> · Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...> · Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> · GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
Paul, Congratulations for getting confirmation for getting leadership role this important PDP. My full participation and support to you will always be assured. I would like myself to offer my services for the post of “ Vice Chair” to this PDP Anil Kumar Jain On Tue, 17 Feb 2026 at 23:30, Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
· Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Dear Paul and all, Thank you for the welcome message and for organizing the kick-off preparations for ICANN85. I would like to volunteer to serve as Vice Chair of the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group. I bring experience at the intersection of DNS, cybersecurity, and Internet infrastructure intelligence, including work related to domain abuse monitoring and DNS-based threat analysis. I also have experience engaging with diverse stakeholders across contracted and non-contracted parties, and I am committed to supporting the WG in working constructively toward consensus-based recommendations in line with the Charter and PDP process. If selected, I would be pleased to support you as Chair in maintaining an effective working rhythm, supporting collaboration, and helping ensure timely progress on the WG’s deliverables. Thank you for your consideration. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Best regards, Ching ICANN - GNSO - BC *Ching Chiao 乔敬* *Head of APAC & Corporate Development* Check our latest *Internet Abuse Signal* research: https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/to-cache-a-predator-ilovepoop-toolkit-reac... *WhoisXMLAPI.com <http://WhoisXMLAPI.com>* *中文：https://zh.main.whoisxmlapi.com/ <https://zh.main.whoisxmlapi.com/>* *日本语 ：https://ja.main.whoisxmlapi.com/ <https://ja.main.whoisxmlapi.com/>* LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiao/ Book a meeting now: https://calendar.app.google/9neWrkwvhPHRqGZ86 On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
· Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Congratulations Paul and thanks for kicking this off. I would like to volunteer as a vice chair for this working group. The EOI I submitted for the role of chair can also be used for this purpose. I am well versed in the topic, served at the council for 4 years and was vice chair of the IDN PDP. I chaired other non ICANN but international working groups as well (ITU, UN, EU).I have more than 10 years of experience in Policy Development in a multistakeholder environment and a strong knowledge in all technical aspects f DNS security and cybersecurity in general. I was involved in writing public comments for DNS Abuse mitigation on different occasions.Thank in advance for considering my application. Envoyé depuis mon appareil Galaxy -------- Message d'origine --------De : Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Date : 17/02/2026 19:00 (GMT+01:00) À : gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Objet : [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick-Off Email Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: · Working Group Charter · Final Issue Report · Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] · GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: High-level review of the topic within the Charter Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week. Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
· Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Thanks so much, Feodora! I would like to support Farzaneh's comment on this and request that we have at least a first convening that can define - jointly and through consensus - the cadence of the meetings and so on. Added to that, a couple of thoughts: - We would also appreciate that Council can confirm the decision as soon as possible. So we can avoid basing ourselves on preliminary announcements. - As for the Vice-chair position, it would also be nice to have a proper discussion about the selection process. Since this was an SSC recommendation, I think it would also be important to take into account the runner up for the position of vice-chair or re-open a nomination process and so on. Best, Bruna Best, Bruna On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
Thank you Feodora.
It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
· Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Hi all, Let me provide a suggestion here. 240 minutes a week sounds like overkill. Why do I mention overkill? Well I suspect the topic is somewhat opaque on how all this works in reality and how it works an operational level. I realize that the majority of the WG never hunted down cybercriminals based on association and suspended domain names. So here is my offer, during the Mumbai meeting, is it an idea I do a live demo on how all these associated searches work on a registrar level? Perhaps a visual demo gives us a better picture on what it all entails and gives the group a better understanding? Including topics like how often we should meet. Be advised when we did the EPDP on GDPR and WHOIS, we had 4 alternates. Because real life can get in the way with such amount of meetings. And even 4 was not enough at times. Best, Theo Geurts Lead cybercrime mitigation and investigator, Realtime Register B.V. On Tue, Feb 17, 2026, at 8:40 PM, Bruna Martins dos Santos via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp wrote:
Thanks so much, Feodora!
I would like to support Farzaneh's comment on this and request that we have at least a first convening that can define - jointly and through consensus - the cadence of the meetings and so on.
Added to that, a couple of thoughts: • We would also appreciate that Council can confirm the decision as soon as possible. So we can avoid basing ourselves on preliminary announcements. • As for the Vice-chair position, it would also be nice to have a proper discussion about the selection process. Since this was an SSC recommendation, I think it would also be important to take into account the runner up for the position of vice-chair or re-open a nomination process and so on. Best, Bruna
Best, Bruna
On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
Thank you Feodora.
It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*_Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady_____*
__ __
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,____
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.____
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: ____
• Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time)____ • Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time)____ • Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time)____ • Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time)____ • Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ ____ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. _Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email._* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.____
In addition, I would like to open a *_Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting._* *_Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February._* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.____
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. ____
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: ____
__· __Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> ____
__· __Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dns-abuse-mitigation-v04dec25-en.pdf>____
__· __Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/pdp-3-4-consensus-playbook-03jul20-en.pdf__;!!PtGJab4!4mbL57hzokVxuWUcjMa5wAHt_fglLhOKqQfBazs18vGGRgoUwAha5SLFgks2kbsyofdGbMlymNECxDFI5cMQmPFDGfkuqA0hEA$>____
__· __GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-2-pdp-manual-24oct19-en.pdf__;!!PtGJab4!4mbL57hzokVxuWUcjMa5wAHt_fglLhOKqQfBazs18vGGRgoUwAha5SLFgks2kbsyofdGbMlymNECxDFI5cMQmPFDGfkQQ89JCA$>____
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. ____
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.____
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):____
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating.____ 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. ____ The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.____
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.____
1. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.____ *While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.____
1. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:____ 1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter____ 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic____ 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council____ 1. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary.____ 2. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.____ Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!____
____
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.____
____
Thank you.____
____
Best regards,____
Paul Mcgrady____
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1____
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I think Theo's idea is excellent to show us how all associated domain checks work. I support and hope it can be accommodate during Mumbai. <So here is my offer, during the Mumbai meeting, is it an idea I do a live demo on how all these associated searches work on a registrar level? Perhaps a visual demo gives us a better picture on what it all entails and gives the group a better understanding? > Farzaneh ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Theo Geurts <gnso@dcx.nl> Date: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick-Off Email To: Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns@gmail.com>, farzaneh badii < farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> Cc: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza@icann.org>, gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Hi all, Let me provide a suggestion here. 240 minutes a week sounds like overkill. Why do I mention overkill? Well I suspect the topic is somewhat opaque on how all this works in reality and how it works an operational level. I realize that the majority of the WG never hunted down cybercriminals based on association and suspended domain names. So here is my offer, during the Mumbai meeting, is it an idea I do a live demo on how all these associated searches work on a registrar level? Perhaps a visual demo gives us a better picture on what it all entails and gives the group a better understanding? Including topics like how often we should meet. Be advised when we did the EPDP on GDPR and WHOIS, we had 4 alternates. Because real life can get in the way with such amount of meetings. And even 4 was not enough at times. Best, Theo Geurts Lead cybercrime mitigation and investigator, Realtime Register B.V. On Tue, Feb 17, 2026, at 8:40 PM, Bruna Martins dos Santos via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp wrote: Thanks so much, Feodora! I would like to support Farzaneh's comment on this and request that we have at least a first convening that can define - jointly and through consensus - the cadence of the meetings and so on. Added to that, a couple of thoughts: - We would also appreciate that Council can confirm the decision as soon as possible. So we can avoid basing ourselves on preliminary announcements. - As for the Vice-chair position, it would also be nice to have a proper discussion about the selection process. Since this was an SSC recommendation, I think it would also be important to take into account the runner up for the position of vice-chair or re-open a nomination process and so on. Best, Bruna Best, Bruna On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote: Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week. Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote: *Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady* Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. *Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: - Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: · Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> · Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...> · Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> · GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. *While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: 1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1 _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org -- *Bruna Martins dos Santos * Policy and Advocacy Manager | WITNESS <https://www.witness.org/> German Chancellor Fellow 21' (Bundeskanzler-Stipendiatin) | Alexander von Humboldt Foundation <https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/> Member | Coalizão Direitos na Rede <https://direitosnarede.org.br/> Twitter: @boomartins <https://twitter.com/boomartins> // Skype: bruna.martinsantos Email: bruna.mrtns@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org
Thanks Farzaneh. Happy to show the WG on what we have been doing when it comes for ADC for the last decade. How does it work, what does work? What does not work, how is TDS preventing us from gathering viable intelligence for take downs? We can all discuss that and more. Let me know, Theo On Wed, Feb 18, 2026, at 9:34 PM, farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp wrote:
I think Theo's idea is excellent to show us how all associated domain checks work. I support and hope it can be accommodate during Mumbai.
<So here is my offer, during the Mumbai meeting, is it an idea I do a live demo on how all these associated searches work on a registrar level? Perhaps a visual demo gives us a better picture on what it all entails and gives the group a better understanding? >
Farzaneh
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: *Theo Geurts* <gnso@dcx.nl> Date: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick-Off Email To: Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns@gmail.com>, farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> Cc: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza@icann.org>, gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>
__ Hi all,
Let me provide a suggestion here. 240 minutes a week sounds like overkill.
Why do I mention overkill? Well I suspect the topic is somewhat opaque on how all this works in reality and how it works an operational level. I realize that the majority of the WG never hunted down cybercriminals based on association and suspended domain names.
So here is my offer, during the Mumbai meeting, is it an idea I do a live demo on how all these associated searches work on a registrar level? Perhaps a visual demo gives us a better picture on what it all entails and gives the group a better understanding? Including topics like how often we should meet.
Be advised when we did the EPDP on GDPR and WHOIS, we had 4 alternates. Because real life can get in the way with such amount of meetings. And even 4 was not enough at times.
Best,
Theo Geurts
Lead cybercrime mitigation and investigator, Realtime Register B.V.
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026, at 8:40 PM, Bruna Martins dos Santos via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp wrote:
Thanks so much, Feodora!
I would like to support Farzaneh's comment on this and request that we have at least a first convening that can define - jointly and through consensus - the cadence of the meetings and so on.
Added to that, a couple of thoughts: • We would also appreciate that Council can confirm the decision as soon as possible. So we can avoid basing ourselves on preliminary announcements. • As for the Vice-chair position, it would also be nice to have a proper discussion about the selection process. Since this was an SSC recommendation, I think it would also be important to take into account the runner up for the position of vice-chair or re-open a nomination process and so on. Best, Bruna
Best, Bruna
On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
Thank you Feodora.
It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*_Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady_____*
__ __
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,____
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.____
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: ____
• Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time)____ • Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time)____ • Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time)____ • Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time)____ • Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ ____ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. _Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email._* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.____
In addition, I would like to open a *_Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting._* *_Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February._* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.____
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. ____
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: ____
__· __Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> ____
__· __Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dns-abuse-mitigation-v04dec25-en.pdf>____
__· __Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/pdp-3-4-consensus-playbook-03jul20-en.pdf__;!!PtGJab4!4mbL57hzokVxuWUcjMa5wAHt_fglLhOKqQfBazs18vGGRgoUwAha5SLFgks2kbsyofdGbMlymNECxDFI5cMQmPFDGfkuqA0hEA$>____
__· __GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-2-pdp-manual-24oct19-en.pdf__;!!PtGJab4!4mbL57hzokVxuWUcjMa5wAHt_fglLhOKqQfBazs18vGGRgoUwAha5SLFgks2kbsyofdGbMlymNECxDFI5cMQmPFDGfkQQ89JCA$>____
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. ____
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.____
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):____
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating.____ 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. ____ The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.____
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.____
1. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.____ *While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.____
1. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:____ 1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter____ 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic____ 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council____ 1. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary.____ 2. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.____ Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!____
____
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.____
____
Thank you.____
____
Best regards,____
Paul Mcgrady____
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1____
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If you demo, please do it on one of the Saturday sessions. el -- Sent from my iPhone On Feb 18, 2026 at 22:48 +0200, Theo Geurts via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
Thanks Farzaneh.
Happy to show the WG on what we have been doing when it comes for ADC for the last decade. How does it work, what does work? What does not work, how is TDS preventing us from gathering viable intelligence for take downs? We can all discuss that and more.
Let me know,
Theo […]
Thanks Theo. We are creating space for this sort of thing in one of our early meetings in Mumbai. Stay tuned, and 5 Stars for the spirit of volunteerism here! That can-do energy is what will get us across the finish line. Best, Paul [cid:image001.png@01DCA0F2.514294C0] 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/> From: Theo Geurts via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2:48 PM To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Demo on associated domain check and how it works Thanks Farzaneh. Happy to show the WG on what we have been doing when it comes for ADC for the last decade. How does it work, what does work? What does not work, how is TDS preventing us from gathering viable intelligence for take downs? We can all discuss that and more. Let me know, Theo On Wed, Feb 18, 2026, at 9:34 PM, farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp wrote: I think Theo's idea is excellent to show us how all associated domain checks work. I support and hope it can be accommodate during Mumbai. <So here is my offer, during the Mumbai meeting, is it an idea I do a live demo on how all these associated searches work on a registrar level? Perhaps a visual demo gives us a better picture on what it all entails and gives the group a better understanding? > Farzaneh ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Theo Geurts <gnso@dcx.nl<mailto:gnso@dcx.nl>> Date: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick-Off Email To: Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns@gmail.com<mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com>>, farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com<mailto:farzaneh.badii@gmail.com>> Cc: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza@icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org>>, gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> Hi all, Let me provide a suggestion here. 240 minutes a week sounds like overkill. Why do I mention overkill? Well I suspect the topic is somewhat opaque on how all this works in reality and how it works an operational level. I realize that the majority of the WG never hunted down cybercriminals based on association and suspended domain names. So here is my offer, during the Mumbai meeting, is it an idea I do a live demo on how all these associated searches work on a registrar level? Perhaps a visual demo gives us a better picture on what it all entails and gives the group a better understanding? Including topics like how often we should meet. Be advised when we did the EPDP on GDPR and WHOIS, we had 4 alternates. Because real life can get in the way with such amount of meetings. And even 4 was not enough at times. Best, Theo Geurts Lead cybercrime mitigation and investigator, Realtime Register B.V. On Tue, Feb 17, 2026, at 8:40 PM, Bruna Martins dos Santos via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp wrote: Thanks so much, Feodora! I would like to support Farzaneh's comment on this and request that we have at least a first convening that can define - jointly and through consensus - the cadence of the meetings and so on. Added to that, a couple of thoughts: * We would also appreciate that Council can confirm the decision as soon as possible. So we can avoid basing ourselves on preliminary announcements. * As for the Vice-chair position, it would also be nice to have a proper discussion about the selection process. Since this was an SSC recommendation, I think it would also be important to take into account the runner up for the position of vice-chair or re-open a nomination process and so on. Best, Bruna Best, Bruna On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> wrote: Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week. Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> wrote: Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: • Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> • Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...> • Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> • GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1 _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org> _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org> -- Bruna Martins dos Santos Policy and Advocacy Manager | WITNESS<https://www.witness.org/> German Chancellor Fellow 21' (Bundeskanzler-Stipendiatin) | Alexander von Humboldt Foundation<https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/> Member | Coalizão Direitos na Rede<https://direitosnarede.org.br/> Twitter: @boomartins<https://twitter.com/boomartins> // Skype: bruna.martinsantos Email: bruna.mrtns@gmail.com<mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com> _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org> _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org> This email originated from outside the firm. 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Theo idea is great. I support it.Having a better technical perspective will definitely help members to avoid overestimating the workloadEnvoyé depuis mon appareil Galaxy -------- Message d'origine --------De : Theo Geurts via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Date : 18/02/2026 21:48 (GMT+01:00) À : gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Objet : [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Demo on associated domain check and how it works Thanks Farzaneh. Happy to show the WG on what we have been doing when it comes for ADC for the last decade. How does it work, what does work? What does not work, how is TDS preventing us from gathering viable intelligence for take downs? We can all discuss that and more. Let me know, Theo On Wed, Feb 18, 2026, at 9:34 PM, farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp wrote:I think Theo's idea is excellent to show us how all associated domain checks work. I support and hope it can be accommodate during Mumbai. <So here is my offer, during the Mumbai meeting, is it an idea I do a live demo on how all these associated searches work on a registrar level? Perhaps a visual demo gives us a better picture on what it all entails and gives the group a better understanding? >Farzaneh ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Theo Geurts <gnso@dcx.nl>Date: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:58 PMSubject: Re: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick-Off EmailTo: Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns@gmail.com>, farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com>Cc: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza@icann.org>, gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>Hi all, Let me provide a suggestion here. 240 minutes a week sounds like overkill. Why do I mention overkill? Well I suspect the topic is somewhat opaque on how all this works in reality and how it works an operational level. I realize that the majority of the WG never hunted down cybercriminals based on association and suspended domain names. So here is my offer, during the Mumbai meeting, is it an idea I do a live demo on how all these associated searches work on a registrar level? Perhaps a visual demo gives us a better picture on what it all entails and gives the group a better understanding? Including topics like how often we should meet. Be advised when we did the EPDP on GDPR and WHOIS, we had 4 alternates. Because real life can get in the way with such amount of meetings. And even 4 was not enough at times. Best, Theo GeurtsLead cybercrime mitigation and investigator, Realtime Register B.V. On Tue, Feb 17, 2026, at 8:40 PM, Bruna Martins dos Santos via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp wrote:Thanks so much, Feodora! I would like to support Farzaneh's comment on this and request that we have at least a first convening that can define - jointly and through consensus - the cadence of the meetings and so on. Added to that, a couple of thoughts: We would also appreciate that Council can confirm the decision as soon as possible. So we can avoid basing ourselves on preliminary announcements.As for the Vice-chair position, it would also be nice to have a proper discussion about the selection process. Since this was an SSC recommendation, I think it would also be important to take into account the runner up for the position of vice-chair or re-open a nomination process and so on. Best,BrunaBest, BrunaOn Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time)Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time)Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time)Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time)Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: · Working Group Charter · Final Issue Report· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating.Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:High-level review of the topic within the CharterRequesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topicDeliver Project Plan to the GNSO CouncilMeeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary.GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards,Paul McgradyPreliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1 _______________________________________________Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.orgTo unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org_______________________________________________Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.orgTo unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org--Bruna Martins dos Santos Policy and Advocacy Manager | WITNESSGerman Chancellor Fellow 21' (Bundeskanzler-Stipendiatin) | Alexander von Humboldt FoundationMember | Coalizão Direitos na Rede Twitter: @boomartins // Skype: bruna.martinsantosEmail: bruna.mrtns@gmail.com_______________________________________________Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.orgTo unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org_______________________________________________Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.orgTo unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org
Dear all and our interim? chair, Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why... Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you Feodora.
It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
· Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Hi all, I’d like to offer some perspective re: schedule of working group calls. I appreciate the thought behind being expeditious with this work, which I assume led to the suggestion of 2 meetings a week. Let me offer some perspective in the hopes it helps finalize the working schedule. We, the members, participate in PDP working groups to convey the positions of our respective stakeholder groups. The Registries Stakeholder group in my case. So, we don’t speak for ourselves. Typically, we would need time in between working group calls to take back the issues and/or questions to the SG to consult and develop a position, so that we are prepared for the next wg call. In my experience, this weekly cadence has worked: one PDP wg call and one SG call, and repeat. I’m not saying this is the only manner, only pointing it worked well to maintain good discussion and decision making. Hope this helps. Best, Dennis From: farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Reply-To: farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:43 PM To: "gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org" <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc Caution: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear all and our interim? chair, Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why... Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com<mailto:farzaneh.badii@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week. Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> wrote: Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1BfIpdRiZXdlf_TFbfjLNmJzYSf-92i462WmR6fPJCHrEApDJtr4xGCdITMS2miEWf74uGIEWypCPgtfuy9clmZazVlYrnNcGu-UaG3y7EkQ95gnKjO83-tV-A-mN6OHtWh1OIwMMaGDDIz-eqG3HyqiuYYCxH-ESvKAI96g1K0vwGKq4uY5_DhFQ-RuSOnxPL_hz0ggiIdljgmEKHRnwd6Lev6ncwY0vTghPufewMrm2GqFAIENH5-ue5uJXi3ygVqnMwMolaA_r2ugnAge04g2Jz_rrXLkOfPqqOT5gSoY/https%3A%2F%2Ficann85.sched.com%2F> Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1Mv1ksu18qIl-7ZrPerOoQRC0ZODsnh84bwfxx4a6NCjPeU...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1MgopSyTLpPkHAG0_B4mud7BsEGVhMSmNqsf8wObMvDQk-u...>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: • Working Group Charter<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1hr17tmls17zmvRniFzsmCG3ImHwN_iuiGxORmJJrNzRPbZ...> • Final Issue Report<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1VJUQiu--4gTL7OdiMe92sNseEaQYwX3rjJocNm-r_d4qTE...> • Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1mn3-FcXKNrDFcXF19TK3MqoMwQcxJMMKNeQlPzl4ILUsTb...> • GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1taZTMOaRlLWDnqr0povY7f_Xxb4Byc52deWTq5I2PzePlQ...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1xuq_vfpv7QEGrxfG7AhckzIxd00luLxFWYBlnDjWFdlcdy...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1E3Rh01NyAghoaXUWcigq1tByx0itTRmtQRLkcTB2PW7fX8...> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+Background+Documents<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1wryPHr3jSO3szb9Vg3CVgpYhc2nZ6JSJJZ2LZgmT5DzpSQ6UZ3mPhnl8GRoltmS54BBRaj3mdhqs1rh5cgSNqXWUlXy_W08D3H4hZq_KVBVBeOOso7rSH2Dmnll4_ywOYh2dYOtmvuhpiuZGt5fTQ8in84vLMuvhgCjIvKEfeJp67xw0QC7a55cQk3m8oGaiLm2gLKw9gjbApm3V0aO0ceLF82w_rlKaWzwF0lZE5RNOwEA4gz72PghdsijagtRL5q7mccK5Pw1zSiOR_PNMuFpERxoBP8JrhpmlU-wTas8/https%3A%2F%2Ficann-community.atlassian.net%2Fwiki%2Fspaces%2FDAMP1%2Fpages%2F766312449%2F4.%2BBackground%2BDocuments> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1hr17tmls17zmvRniFzsmCG3ImHwN_iuiGxORmJJrNzRPbZ...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1mn3-FcXKNrDFcXF19TK3MqoMwQcxJMMKNeQlPzl4ILUsTb...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1 _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org>
Thanks Dennis. Meeting cadence will be a topic on our earliest calls. On one hand, yes, we are all used to weekly calls. One the other hand, those have sometimes led to PDPs that stretched many, many years. We’ll get it sorted out when we first meet. Thanks again for chiming in. Best, Paul [cid:image001.png@01DCA04B.65A13F90] 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/> From: Tan Tanaka, Dennis via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4:23 PM To: farzaneh.badii@gmail.com; gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc You don't often get email from gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Hi all, I’d like to offer some perspective re: schedule of working group calls. I appreciate the thought behind being expeditious with this work, which I assume led to the suggestion of 2 meetings a week. Let me offer some perspective in the hopes it helps finalize the working schedule. We, the members, participate in PDP working groups to convey the positions of our respective stakeholder groups. The Registries Stakeholder group in my case. So, we don’t speak for ourselves. Typically, we would need time in between working group calls to take back the issues and/or questions to the SG to consult and develop a position, so that we are prepared for the next wg call. In my experience, this weekly cadence has worked: one PDP wg call and one SG call, and repeat. I’m not saying this is the only manner, only pointing it worked well to maintain good discussion and decision making. Hope this helps. Best, Dennis From: farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> Reply-To: farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com<mailto:farzaneh.badii@gmail.com>> Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:43 PM To: "gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>" <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc Caution: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear all and our interim? chair, Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why... Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com<mailto:farzaneh.badii@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week. Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> wrote: Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1BfIpdRiZXdlf_TFbfjLNmJzYSf-92i462WmR6fPJCHrEApDJtr4xGCdITMS2miEWf74uGIEWypCPgtfuy9clmZazVlYrnNcGu-UaG3y7EkQ95gnKjO83-tV-A-mN6OHtWh1OIwMMaGDDIz-eqG3HyqiuYYCxH-ESvKAI96g1K0vwGKq4uY5_DhFQ-RuSOnxPL_hz0ggiIdljgmEKHRnwd6Lev6ncwY0vTghPufewMrm2GqFAIENH5-ue5uJXi3ygVqnMwMolaA_r2ugnAge04g2Jz_rrXLkOfPqqOT5gSoY/https%3A%2F%2Ficann85.sched.com%2F> Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1Mv1ksu18qIl-7ZrPerOoQRC0ZODsnh84bwfxx4a6NCjPeU...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1MgopSyTLpPkHAG0_B4mud7BsEGVhMSmNqsf8wObMvDQk-u...>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: • Working Group Charter<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1hr17tmls17zmvRniFzsmCG3ImHwN_iuiGxORmJJrNzRPbZ...> • Final Issue Report<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1VJUQiu--4gTL7OdiMe92sNseEaQYwX3rjJocNm-r_d4qTE...> • Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1mn3-FcXKNrDFcXF19TK3MqoMwQcxJMMKNeQlPzl4ILUsTb...> • GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1taZTMOaRlLWDnqr0povY7f_Xxb4Byc52deWTq5I2PzePlQ...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1xuq_vfpv7QEGrxfG7AhckzIxd00luLxFWYBlnDjWFdlcdy...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1E3Rh01NyAghoaXUWcigq1tByx0itTRmtQRLkcTB2PW7fX8...> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+Background+Documents<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1wryPHr3jSO3szb9Vg3CVgpYhc2nZ6JSJJZ2LZgmT5DzpSQ6UZ3mPhnl8GRoltmS54BBRaj3mdhqs1rh5cgSNqXWUlXy_W08D3H4hZq_KVBVBeOOso7rSH2Dmnll4_ywOYh2dYOtmvuhpiuZGt5fTQ8in84vLMuvhgCjIvKEfeJp67xw0QC7a55cQk3m8oGaiLm2gLKw9gjbApm3V0aO0ceLF82w_rlKaWzwF0lZE5RNOwEA4gz72PghdsijagtRL5q7mccK5Pw1zSiOR_PNMuFpERxoBP8JrhpmlU-wTas8/https%3A%2F%2Ficann-community.atlassian.net%2Fwiki%2Fspaces%2FDAMP1%2Fpages%2F766312449%2F4.%2BBackground%2BDocuments> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1hr17tmls17zmvRniFzsmCG3ImHwN_iuiGxORmJJrNzRPbZ...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1mn3-FcXKNrDFcXF19TK3MqoMwQcxJMMKNeQlPzl4ILUsTb...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1 _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org> This email originated from outside the firm. Please use caution.
Thanks Farzi. All, we have had several emails along the same theme – do we really need this many meetings? As noted in my prior responses, meeting cadence will be one of the early topics of discussion. In the meantime, I encourage you all to respond to the doodle poll. If we end up with fewer meetings after we look at the work plan, deadlines, etc., great, but I don’t want anyone to get left behind at this early stage because their availability (or unavailability) was not baked into the poll response. If you sent a similar email to Farzi’s and several others I responded to, and I don’t respond, please don’t take it personally. Best, Paul [cid:image001.png@01DCA05A.9EAA6460] 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/> From: farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:42 PM To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc You don't often get email from gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Dear all and our interim? chair, Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why... Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com<mailto:farzaneh.badii@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week. Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> wrote: Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: • Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> • Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...> • Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> • GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. 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All, I think, from experience and at least in the beginning, 1 call per week is enough, and as feedback to Stakeholder Groups may be required, as previously mentioned, I propose to do it early in the week (Monday?). On the other hand, we can already now agree on a second day, which I would suggest we put late in the week (Thursday?). Timings of course to be doodled. I also think 120 minutes per call are not necessary, at least in the beginning, but would suggest we keep (scheduling) 120 minutes, as we can always knock off early. My reasoning behind this is that this way we can block out our schedule already in advance and the Chairs are then free schedule as many calls as required, of the durations required. As far as Vice Chairs go, my suggestion is they should be in (widely) different time zones from the chair and from each other (if more than one). Greetings, el -- Eberhard W Lisse Managing Director Namibian Network Information Center (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 7022 Swakopmund 13002 Namibia If this email is signed with GPG, Sect 20 Act No 4 of 2019 may apply On Feb 18, 2026 at 06:13 +0200, Paul McGrady via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
Thanks Farzi.
All, we have had several emails along the same theme – do we really need this many meetings? As noted in my prior responses, meeting cadence will be one of the early topics of discussion. In the meantime, I encourage you all to respond to the doodle poll. If we end up with fewer meetings after we look at the work plan, deadlines, etc., great, but I don’t want anyone to get left behind at this early stage because their availability (or unavailability) was not baked into the poll response.
If you sent a similar email to Farzi’s and several others I responded to, and I don’t respond, please don’t take it personally.
Best, Paul
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From: farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:42 PM To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc
You don't often get email from gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org. Learn why this is important Dear all and our interim? chair,
Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why...
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> wrote:
quote_type Thank you Feodora.
It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
quote_type Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
• Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) • Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) • Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) • Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) • Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: · Working Group Charter · Final Issue Report · Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] · GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
a. High-level review of the topic within the Charter b. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic c. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Dear Team, I agree with Paul and Eberhard that the Doodle poll will provide a helpful baseline for our decision. While the subject matter is urgent, this is not an "e"PDP. It is important that our schedule allows sufficient time for members to listen, discuss, and digest the information. In my view, this process serves as a policy and product feasibility study, particularly regarding current and future ADC practices, which may require meetings longer than one hour. Furthermore, I echo Eberhard’s emphasis on geographic diversity within the leadership team. While I divide my time between Taipei, Tokyo, and the United States, I am fully committed to managing these time zone differences, as I did successfully while leading the CCWG-AuctionProceeds WG. Let me reiterate: I believe the leadership team should possess deep experience in GNSO-led cross-community PDPs and a strong understanding of Rr and Ry operations. These are critical to this WG's workflow and the future implementation of gTLD anti-abuse policy. Given this background, I would like to volunteer for the Vice Chair role to assist Paul. Best regards, Ching On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 6:23 AM Eberhard W Lisse via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
All,
I think, from experience and at least in the beginning, 1 call per week is enough, and as feedback to Stakeholder Groups may be required, as previously mentioned, I propose to do it early in the week (Monday?).
On the other hand, we can already now agree on a second day, which I would suggest we put late in the week (Thursday?).
Timings of course to be doodled.
I also think 120 minutes per call are not necessary, at least in the beginning, but would suggest we keep (scheduling) 120 minutes, as we can always knock off early.
My reasoning behind this is that this way we can block out our schedule already in advance and the Chairs are then free schedule as many calls as required, of the durations required.
As far as Vice Chairs go, my suggestion is they should be in (widely) different time zones from the chair and from each other (if more than one).
Greetings, el
-- Eberhard W Lisse Managing Director Namibian Network Information Center (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 7022 Swakopmund 13002 Namibia If this email is signed with GPG, Sect 20 Act No 4 of 2019 may apply On Feb 18, 2026 at 06:13 +0200, Paul McGrady via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
Thanks Farzi.
All, we have had several emails along the same theme – do we really need this many meetings? As noted in my prior responses, meeting cadence will be one of the early topics of discussion. In the meantime, I encourage you all to respond to the doodle poll. If we end up with fewer meetings after we look at the work plan, deadlines, etc., great, but I don’t want anyone to get left behind at this early stage because their availability (or unavailability) was not baked into the poll response.
If you sent a similar email to Farzi’s and several others I responded to, and I don’t respond, please don’t take it personally.
Best,
Paul
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Dear all and our interim? chair,
Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why...
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you Feodora.
It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1> . Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
· Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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All, Noting Paul’s comments that call cadence and duration will be addressed early and not expecting a response from him, I will nevertheless plant my flag in the sand on this topic. I know this is an important topic but what person who has a full time job and/or a family has 4 hours per week to volunteer? That is SubPro territory and virtually guarantees that except for a select few people that will dominate the PDP, most cannot effectively participate, so I would strongly recommend against this unless that is the point. Even two hours per week is challenging for many. I would also note that, at least in the US, Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week and so would recommend avoiding it for a call, especially if the calls will be every week and 2 hours. I look forward to the discussion on this. 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 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@gtlaw.com<mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com<http://www.gtlaw.com/> | View GT Biography <https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/t/trachtenberg-marc-h> [Greenberg Traurig Logo] [Greenberg Traurig Logo] From: Eberhard W Lisse via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:24 AM To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Cc: Dns-techs <dns-techs@na-nic.com.na> Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc *EXTERNAL TO GT* All, I think, from experience and at least in the beginning, 1 call per week is enough, and as feedback to Stakeholder Groups may be required, as previously mentioned, I propose to do it early in the week (Monday?). On the other hand, we can already now agree on a second day, which I would suggest we put late in the week (Thursday?). Timings of course to be doodled. I also think 120 minutes per call are not necessary, at least in the beginning, but would suggest we keep (scheduling) 120 minutes, as we can always knock off early. My reasoning behind this is that this way we can block out our schedule already in advance and the Chairs are then free schedule as many calls as required, of the durations required. As far as Vice Chairs go, my suggestion is they should be in (widely) different time zones from the chair and from each other (if more than one). Greetings, el -- Eberhard W Lisse Managing Director Namibian Network Information Center (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 7022 Swakopmund 13002 Namibia If this email is signed with GPG, Sect 20 Act No 4 of 2019 may apply On Feb 18, 2026 at 06:13 +0200, Paul McGrady via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>>, wrote: Thanks Farzi. All, we have had several emails along the same theme – do we really need this many meetings? As noted in my prior responses, meeting cadence will be one of the early topics of discussion. In the meantime, I encourage you all to respond to the doodle poll. If we end up with fewer meetings after we look at the work plan, deadlines, etc., great, but I don’t want anyone to get left behind at this early stage because their availability (or unavailability) was not baked into the poll response. If you sent a similar email to Farzi’s and several others I responded to, and I don’t respond, please don’t take it personally. Best, Paul <image001.png> 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.elstermcgrady.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOka...> From: farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:42 PM To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc You don't often get email from gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>. Learn why this is important<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification__;!...> Dear all and our interim? chair, Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why... Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com<mailto:farzaneh.badii@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week. Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> wrote: Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOkaiL_yh1giirXgQFSqoAx5lsL79cWcfa8BT0ORAkbWoBfnJkt7_evj6IMgMJbhYzBacxgBUnWYPIus9j2O4jpPf2-ijg$> Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active...>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: • Working Group Charter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> • Final Issue Report<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> • Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> • GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9__;!!DUT_TFPxU...> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+Background+Documents<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.*Background*Documents__;Kys!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOkaiL_yh1giirXgQFSqoAx5lsL79cWcfa8BT0ORAkbWoBfnJkt7_evj6IMgMJbhYzBacxgBUnWYPIus9j2O4jrjqIRoug$> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. 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We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. 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Dear all, I think discussions on duration of call and frequency is too immature. I suggest let’s us have first meeting , understand work load from Chair and decide. However I am committed to the objectives of this PDP as well as to timings required for completion of this project effectively. Anil Kumar Jain On Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at 20:42, trachtenbergm--- via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
All,
Noting Paul’s comments that call cadence and duration will be addressed early and not expecting a response from him, I will nevertheless plant my flag in the sand on this topic. I know this is an important topic but what person who has a full time job and/or a family has 4 hours per week to volunteer? That is SubPro territory and virtually guarantees that except for a select few people that will dominate the PDP, most cannot effectively participate, so I would strongly recommend against this unless that is the point. Even two hours per week is challenging for many. I would also note that, at least in the US, Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week and so would recommend avoiding it for a call, especially if the calls will be every week and 2 hours. I look forward to the discussion on this.
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*From:* Eberhard W Lisse via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:24 AM *To:* gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org *Cc:* Dns-techs <dns-techs@na-nic.com.na> *Subject:* [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc
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All,
I think, from experience and at least in the beginning, 1 call per week is enough, and as feedback to Stakeholder Groups may be required, as previously mentioned, I propose to do it early in the week (Monday?).
On the other hand, we can already now agree on a second day, which I would suggest we put late in the week (Thursday?).
Timings of course to be doodled.
I also think 120 minutes per call are not necessary, at least in the beginning, but would suggest we keep (scheduling) 120 minutes, as we can always knock off early.
My reasoning behind this is that this way we can block out our schedule already in advance and the Chairs are then free schedule as many calls as required, of the durations required.
As far as Vice Chairs go, my suggestion is they should be in (widely) different time zones from the chair and from each other (if more than one).
Greetings, el
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On Feb 18, 2026 at 06:13 +0200, Paul McGrady via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
Thanks Farzi.
All, we have had several emails along the same theme – do we really need this many meetings? As noted in my prior responses, meeting cadence will be one of the early topics of discussion. In the meantime, I encourage you all to respond to the doodle poll. If we end up with fewer meetings after we look at the work plan, deadlines, etc., great, but I don’t want anyone to get left behind at this early stage because their availability (or unavailability) was not baked into the poll response.
If you sent a similar email to Farzi’s and several others I responded to, and I don’t respond, please don’t take it personally.
Best,
Paul
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Dear all and our interim? chair,
Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why...
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you Feodora.
It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOkaiL_...>
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active...> . Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...>
· Final Issue Report <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9__;!!DUT_TFPxU...> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Thanks Marc, I’ll respond to this one as I want to drive out conspiracy theories from the beginning. There is no plot to exclude certain parties by having too many meetings. Let’s all keep a positive tone going forward and assume the best of each. We have a lot of work to do so our mindset matters. Best, Paul [cid:image003.png@01DCA0C1.CEF55870] 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/> From: trachtenbergm--- via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:12 AM To: el@lisse.na; gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Cc: dns-techs@na-nic.com.na Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc All, Noting Paul’s comments that call cadence and duration will be addressed early and not expecting a response from him, I will nevertheless plant my flag in the sand on this topic. I know this is an important topic but what person who has a full time job and/or a family has 4 hours per week to volunteer? That is SubPro territory and virtually guarantees that except for a select few people that will dominate the PDP, most cannot effectively participate, so I would strongly recommend against this unless that is the point. Even two hours per week is challenging for many. I would also note that, at least in the US, Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week and so would recommend avoiding it for a call, especially if the calls will be every week and 2 hours. I look forward to the discussion on this. 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 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@gtlaw.com<mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com<http://www.gtlaw.com/> | View GT Biography <https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/t/trachtenberg-marc-h> [Greenberg Traurig Logo] [Greenberg Traurig Logo] From: Eberhard W Lisse via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:24 AM To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Cc: Dns-techs <dns-techs@na-nic.com.na<mailto:dns-techs@na-nic.com.na>> Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc *EXTERNAL TO GT* All, I think, from experience and at least in the beginning, 1 call per week is enough, and as feedback to Stakeholder Groups may be required, as previously mentioned, I propose to do it early in the week (Monday?). On the other hand, we can already now agree on a second day, which I would suggest we put late in the week (Thursday?). Timings of course to be doodled. I also think 120 minutes per call are not necessary, at least in the beginning, but would suggest we keep (scheduling) 120 minutes, as we can always knock off early. My reasoning behind this is that this way we can block out our schedule already in advance and the Chairs are then free schedule as many calls as required, of the durations required. As far as Vice Chairs go, my suggestion is they should be in (widely) different time zones from the chair and from each other (if more than one). Greetings, el -- Eberhard W Lisse Managing Director Namibian Network Information Center (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 7022 Swakopmund 13002 Namibia If this email is signed with GPG, Sect 20 Act No 4 of 2019 may apply On Feb 18, 2026 at 06:13 +0200, Paul McGrady via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>>, wrote: Thanks Farzi. All, we have had several emails along the same theme – do we really need this many meetings? As noted in my prior responses, meeting cadence will be one of the early topics of discussion. In the meantime, I encourage you all to respond to the doodle poll. If we end up with fewer meetings after we look at the work plan, deadlines, etc., great, but I don’t want anyone to get left behind at this early stage because their availability (or unavailability) was not baked into the poll response. If you sent a similar email to Farzi’s and several others I responded to, and I don’t respond, please don’t take it personally. Best, Paul <image001.png> 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.elstermcgrady.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOka...> From: farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:42 PM To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc You don't often get email from gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>. Learn why this is important<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification__;!...> Dear all and our interim? chair, Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why... Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com<mailto:farzaneh.badii@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week. Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> wrote: Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOkaiL_yh1giirXgQFSqoAx5lsL79cWcfa8BT0ORAkbWoBfnJkt7_evj6IMgMJbhYzBacxgBUnWYPIus9j2O4jpPf2-ijg$> Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active...>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: • Working Group Charter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> • Final Issue Report<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> • Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> • GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9__;!!DUT_TFPxU...> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+Background+Documents<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.*Background*Documents__;Kys!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOkaiL_yh1giirXgQFSqoAx5lsL79cWcfa8BT0ORAkbWoBfnJkt7_evj6IMgMJbhYzBacxgBUnWYPIus9j2O4jrjqIRoug$> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1 _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org> This email originated from outside the firm. 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Paul, That is real leadership. I fully agree with you and fully support you on this issue. Anil Kumar Jain On Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at 22:02, Paul McGrady via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
Thanks Marc,
I’ll respond to this one as I want to drive out conspiracy theories from the beginning. There is no plot to exclude certain parties by having too many meetings. Let’s all keep a positive tone going forward and assume the best of each. We have a lot of work to do so our mindset matters.
Best,
Paul
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All,
Noting Paul’s comments that call cadence and duration will be addressed early and not expecting a response from him, I will nevertheless plant my flag in the sand on this topic. I know this is an important topic but what person who has a full time job and/or a family has 4 hours per week to volunteer? That is SubPro territory and virtually guarantees that except for a select few people that will dominate the PDP, most cannot effectively participate, so I would strongly recommend against this unless that is the point. Even two hours per week is challenging for many. I would also note that, at least in the US, Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week and so would recommend avoiding it for a call, especially if the calls will be every week and 2 hours. I look forward to the discussion on this.
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*From:* Eberhard W Lisse via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:24 AM *To:* gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org *Cc:* Dns-techs <dns-techs@na-nic.com.na> *Subject:* [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc
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All,
I think, from experience and at least in the beginning, 1 call per week is enough, and as feedback to Stakeholder Groups may be required, as previously mentioned, I propose to do it early in the week (Monday?).
On the other hand, we can already now agree on a second day, which I would suggest we put late in the week (Thursday?).
Timings of course to be doodled.
I also think 120 minutes per call are not necessary, at least in the beginning, but would suggest we keep (scheduling) 120 minutes, as we can always knock off early.
My reasoning behind this is that this way we can block out our schedule already in advance and the Chairs are then free schedule as many calls as required, of the durations required.
As far as Vice Chairs go, my suggestion is they should be in (widely) different time zones from the chair and from each other (if more than one).
Greetings, el
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On Feb 18, 2026 at 06:13 +0200, Paul McGrady via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
Thanks Farzi.
All, we have had several emails along the same theme – do we really need this many meetings? As noted in my prior responses, meeting cadence will be one of the early topics of discussion. In the meantime, I encourage you all to respond to the doodle poll. If we end up with fewer meetings after we look at the work plan, deadlines, etc., great, but I don’t want anyone to get left behind at this early stage because their availability (or unavailability) was not baked into the poll response.
If you sent a similar email to Farzi’s and several others I responded to, and I don’t respond, please don’t take it personally.
Best,
Paul
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Dear all and our interim? chair,
Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why...
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you Feodora.
It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOkaiL_...>
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active...> . Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...>
· Final Issue Report <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9__;!!DUT_TFPxU...> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Thanks Paul. To be clear no conspiracy theories here, especially when you are leading things. Just trying to emphasize the point about the effect of too frequent meetings of too long duration, and maybe over-emphasized. I think I still have PTSD from SubPro…. 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 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@gtlaw.com<mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com<http://www.gtlaw.com/> | View GT Biography <https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/t/trachtenberg-marc-h> [Greenberg Traurig Logo] [Greenberg Traurig Logo] From: Paul McGrady <paul@elstermcgrady.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:32 AM To: Trachtenberg, Marc H. (Shld-ASP-IP-Tech) <trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com>; el@lisse.na; gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Cc: dns-techs@na-nic.com.na Subject: RE: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc Thanks Marc, I’ll respond to this one as I want to drive out conspiracy theories from the beginning. There is no plot to exclude certain parties by having too many meetings. Let’s all keep a positive tone going forward and assume the best of each. We have a lot of work to do so our mindset matters. Best, Paul [cid:image003.png@01DCA0BD.FAD04AD0] 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.elstermcgrady.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!HpcR...> From: trachtenbergm--- via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:12 AM To: el@lisse.na<mailto:el@lisse.na>; gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Cc: dns-techs@na-nic.com.na<mailto:dns-techs@na-nic.com.na> Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc All, Noting Paul’s comments that call cadence and duration will be addressed early and not expecting a response from him, I will nevertheless plant my flag in the sand on this topic. I know this is an important topic but what person who has a full time job and/or a family has 4 hours per week to volunteer? That is SubPro territory and virtually guarantees that except for a select few people that will dominate the PDP, most cannot effectively participate, so I would strongly recommend against this unless that is the point. Even two hours per week is challenging for many. I would also note that, at least in the US, Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week and so would recommend avoiding it for a call, especially if the calls will be every week and 2 hours. I look forward to the discussion on this. 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 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@gtlaw.com<mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com<http://www.gtlaw.com/> | View GT Biography <https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/t/trachtenberg-marc-h> [Greenberg Traurig Logo] [Greenberg Traurig Logo] From: Eberhard W Lisse via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:24 AM To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Cc: Dns-techs <dns-techs@na-nic.com.na<mailto:dns-techs@na-nic.com.na>> Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc *EXTERNAL TO GT* All, I think, from experience and at least in the beginning, 1 call per week is enough, and as feedback to Stakeholder Groups may be required, as previously mentioned, I propose to do it early in the week (Monday?). On the other hand, we can already now agree on a second day, which I would suggest we put late in the week (Thursday?). Timings of course to be doodled. I also think 120 minutes per call are not necessary, at least in the beginning, but would suggest we keep (scheduling) 120 minutes, as we can always knock off early. My reasoning behind this is that this way we can block out our schedule already in advance and the Chairs are then free schedule as many calls as required, of the durations required. As far as Vice Chairs go, my suggestion is they should be in (widely) different time zones from the chair and from each other (if more than one). Greetings, el -- Eberhard W Lisse Managing Director Namibian Network Information Center (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 7022 Swakopmund 13002 Namibia If this email is signed with GPG, Sect 20 Act No 4 of 2019 may apply On Feb 18, 2026 at 06:13 +0200, Paul McGrady via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>>, wrote: Thanks Farzi. All, we have had several emails along the same theme – do we really need this many meetings? As noted in my prior responses, meeting cadence will be one of the early topics of discussion. In the meantime, I encourage you all to respond to the doodle poll. If we end up with fewer meetings after we look at the work plan, deadlines, etc., great, but I don’t want anyone to get left behind at this early stage because their availability (or unavailability) was not baked into the poll response. If you sent a similar email to Farzi’s and several others I responded to, and I don’t respond, please don’t take it personally. Best, Paul <image001.png> 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.elstermcgrady.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOka...> From: farzaneh badii via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:42 PM To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Request for a discussion on Timetable/meeting regularity etc You don't often get email from gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>. Learn why this is important<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification__;!...> Dear all and our interim? chair, Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why... Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com<mailto:farzaneh.badii@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you Feodora. It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week. Farzaneh On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> wrote: Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOkaiL_yh1giirXgQFSqoAx5lsL79cWcfa8BT0ORAkbWoBfnJkt7_evj6IMgMJbhYzBacxgBUnWYPIus9j2O4jpPf2-ijg$> Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active...>. 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In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+Background+Documents<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.*Background*Documents__;Kys!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOkaiL_yh1giirXgQFSqoAx5lsL79cWcfa8BT0ORAkbWoBfnJkt7_evj6IMgMJbhYzBacxgBUnWYPIus9j2O4jrjqIRoug$> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. 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We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. 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Hi Paul, Also a +1 on This not being a conspiracy theory. It would be important to acknowledge that many of the members have pointed out that the 4h/week meetings might be a but too much. In this sense it would be nice to have this discussion about the amount of meetings in the first meeting of rhe PDP. Kind regards, Bruna Santos trachtenbergm--- via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> schrieb am Mi. 18. Feb. 2026 um 22:35:
Thanks Paul. To be clear no conspiracy theories here, especially when you are leading things. Just trying to emphasize the point about the effect of too frequent meetings of too long duration, and maybe over-emphasized. I think I still have PTSD from SubPro….
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Thanks Marc,
I’ll respond to this one as I want to drive out conspiracy theories from the beginning. There is no plot to exclude certain parties by having too many meetings. Let’s all keep a positive tone going forward and assume the best of each. We have a lot of work to do so our mindset matters.
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All,
Noting Paul’s comments that call cadence and duration will be addressed early and not expecting a response from him, I will nevertheless plant my flag in the sand on this topic. I know this is an important topic but what person who has a full time job and/or a family has 4 hours per week to volunteer? That is SubPro territory and virtually guarantees that except for a select few people that will dominate the PDP, most cannot effectively participate, so I would strongly recommend against this unless that is the point. Even two hours per week is challenging for many. I would also note that, at least in the US, Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week and so would recommend avoiding it for a call, especially if the calls will be every week and 2 hours. I look forward to the discussion on this.
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All,
I think, from experience and at least in the beginning, 1 call per week is enough, and as feedback to Stakeholder Groups may be required, as previously mentioned, I propose to do it early in the week (Monday?).
On the other hand, we can already now agree on a second day, which I would suggest we put late in the week (Thursday?).
Timings of course to be doodled.
I also think 120 minutes per call are not necessary, at least in the beginning, but would suggest we keep (scheduling) 120 minutes, as we can always knock off early.
My reasoning behind this is that this way we can block out our schedule already in advance and the Chairs are then free schedule as many calls as required, of the durations required.
As far as Vice Chairs go, my suggestion is they should be in (widely) different time zones from the chair and from each other (if more than one).
Greetings, el
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On Feb 18, 2026 at 06:13 +0200, Paul McGrady via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
Thanks Farzi.
All, we have had several emails along the same theme – do we really need this many meetings? As noted in my prior responses, meeting cadence will be one of the early topics of discussion. In the meantime, I encourage you all to respond to the doodle poll. If we end up with fewer meetings after we look at the work plan, deadlines, etc., great, but I don’t want anyone to get left behind at this early stage because their availability (or unavailability) was not baked into the poll response.
If you sent a similar email to Farzi’s and several others I responded to, and I don’t respond, please don’t take it personally.
Best,
Paul
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Dear all and our interim? chair,
Can we please first have a conversation on meeting regularity, time table, deadline etc and agree on a few things before taking the Doodle Poll for meeting four hours weekly? I just don't know where this 4 hour a week meeting came from and why...
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you Feodora.
It was never discussed with us that we need to have two weekly meetings of two hours each, and the start date is clear but there is no end date. Who picked that duration? We need to as a group come up with a timeline and deliverables and see how many meetings we need to have to meet that deadline. For some of us it's impossible to have two 120 minute meetings a week.
Farzaneh
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
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Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!BOkaiL_...>
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active...> . Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...>
· Final Issue Report <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9__;!!DUT_TFPxU...> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Hi, I am one of the ccNSO selected Members, and the Managing Director of the ccTLD Manager for .NA. I am also the chair of the ccNOS's Technical Working Group, and organize and chair TechDay on the Monday of each ICANN Meeting. As such I have to present my apologies for the F2F on Monday, which I will miss. Can I also request, that for each session, F2F and Zoom, aN ICAL/ICS is generated and attached to an email to the group, so that, people like me, who organize their schedule with (Google) Calendar can import these. For the weekly meeting we only need to do this once each, with a repeat. greetings, el -- Eberhard W Lisse Managing Director Namibian Network Information Center (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 7022 Swakopmund 13002 Namibia If this email is signed with GPG, Sect 20 Act No 4 of 2019 may apply On Feb 17, 2026 at 20:00 +0200, Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
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Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
• Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) • Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) • Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) • Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) • Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: Working Group Charter Final Issue Report Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: 2. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 3. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 4. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 5. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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For the weekly meeting we only need to do this once each, with a repeat. greetings, el -- Eberhard W Lisse Managing Director Namibian Network Information Center (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 7022 Swakopmund 13002 Namibia If this email is signed with GPG, Sect 20 Act No 4 of 2019 may apply On Feb 17, 2026 at 20:00 +0200, Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>>, wrote: Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ [icann85.sched.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4!9ybddAzvoh...> Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active...>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: Working Group Charter [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> Final Issue Report [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9__;!!PtGJab4!9...> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces...> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: 2. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 3. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 4. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 5. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1 _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org
Terri, thank you, I do not use the ICANN Scheduler. el On 2026-02-17 22:21, Terri Agnew wrote:
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*From: *Eberhard W Lisse via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> *Reply-To: *Eberhard W Lisse <el@lisse.na> *Date: *Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM *To: *"gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org" <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> *Cc: *Lisse Eberhard <dns-admin@na-nic.com.na> *Subject: *[Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick- Off Email
Hi,
I am one of the ccNSO selected Members, and the Managing Director of the ccTLD Manager for .NA.
I am also the chair of the ccNOS's Technical Working Group, and organize and chair TechDay on the Monday of each ICANN Meeting. As such I have to present my apologies for the F2F on Monday, which I will miss.
Can I also request, that for each session, F2F and Zoom, aN ICAL/ICS is generated and attached to an email to the group, so that, people like me, who organize their schedule with (Google) Calendar can import these.
For the weekly meeting we only need to do this once each, with a repeat.
greetings, el
--
Eberhard W Lisse Managing Director Namibian Network Information Center (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 7022 Swakopmund 13002 Namibia If this email is signed with GPG, Sect 20 Act No 4 of 2019 may apply
On Feb 17, 2026 at 20:00 +0200, Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org <mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>>, wrote:
/_Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady_/
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
* Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https:// icann85.sched.com/ [icann85.sched.com] <https://urldefense.com/ v3/__https:/icann85.sched.com/__;!!PtGJab4! 9ybddAzvohyQOhvidqRtWDdgw09fJvvuteJzeRZm1Kx-2ETCf95rO0cTichuEDGrP0eRoW9FKKOgdY35dxJiNOVT8ZT3lLNglic$>
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. _Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email._* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *_Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting._* *_Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February._* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https:// urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/ spaces/DAMP1/overview__;!!PtGJab4! 9ybddAzvohyQOhvidqRtWDdgw09fJvvuteJzeRZm1Kx-2ETCf95rO0cTichuEDGrP0eRoW9FKKOgdY35dxJiNOVT8ZT3BLatfvw$> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active...>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
Working Group Charter [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/ __https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/ charter-dns-abuse-pdp1-v3-15jan26-en.pdf__;!!PtGJab4! 9ybddAzvohyQOhvidqRtWDdgw09fJvvuteJzeRZm1Kx-2ETCf95rO0cTichuEDGrP0eRoW9FKKOgdY35dxJiNOVT8ZT3aqj6i7A$>
Final Issue Report [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/ __https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue- report-dns-abuse-mitigation-v04dec25-en.pdf__;!!PtGJab4! 9ybddAzvohyQOhvidqRtWDdgw09fJvvuteJzeRZm1Kx-2ETCf95rO0cTichuEDGrP0eRoW9FKKOgdY35dxJiNOVT8ZT3a-nPWtg$>
Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/ __https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/ pdp-3-4-consensus-playbook-03jul20-en.pdf__;!!PtGJab4! 4mbL57hzokVxuWUcjMa5wAHt_fglLhOKqQfBazs18vGGRgoUwAha5SLFgks2kbsyofdGbMlymNECxDFI5cMQmPFDGfkuqA0hEA$>
GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https:// urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/ field-file-attach/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-24oct19-en.pdf__;!! PtGJab4! 4mbL57hzokVxuWUcjMa5wAHt_fglLhOKqQfBazs18vGGRgoUwAha5SLFgks2kbsyofdGbMlymNECxDFI5cMQmPFDGfmAYa7MNw$> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. [forms.gle] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9__;!!PtGJab4! 9ybddAzvohyQOhvidqRtWDdgw09fJvvuteJzeRZm1Kx-2ETCf95rO0cTichuEDGrP0eRoW9FKKOgdY35dxJiNOVT8ZT3oESm9G0$> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/ pages/766312449/4.+Background+Documents [icann- community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann- community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/ pages/766312449/4.*Background*Documents__;Kys!!PtGJab4! 9ybddAzvohyQOhvidqRtWDdgw09fJvvuteJzeRZm1Kx-2ETCf95rO0cTichuEDGrP0eRoW9FKKOgdY35dxJiNOVT8ZT3kI7O5Vo$> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
1. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter [gnso.icann.org] <https:// urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/ policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abuse-pdp1-v3-15jan26-en.pdf__;!! PtGJab4! 9ybddAzvohyQOhvidqRtWDdgw09fJvvuteJzeRZm1Kx-2ETCf95rO0cTichuEDGrP0eRoW9FKKOgdY35dxJiNOVT8ZT3aqj6i7A$> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https:// urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/ field-file-attach/pdp-3-4-consensus-playbook-03jul20-en.pdf__;!! PtGJab4! 4mbL57hzokVxuWUcjMa5wAHt_fglLhOKqQfBazs18vGGRgoUwAha5SLFgks2kbsyofdGbMlymNECxDFI5cMQmPFDGfkuqA0hEA$> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
1. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: 2. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 3. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 4. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
* *
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-- Eberhard W. Lisse \ /Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (retired) el@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
Dear all members of DNS abuse mitigation PDP I, As per my earliar mail to newly elected chair of this PDP where I offered my services as Vice Chair of this PDP, I would like to submit followings for information to all of you. 1. I was Elected Chair of UASG from 2023-25. 2. I was Elected Chair of Communication WG of UASG from 2021-25. 3. I served as vice chair of IDN ccTLD PDP WG 4. 4. I served as Vice Chair of IGLG ( Internet Governance Liason Group) where we initiated work on DNS Abuse Mitigation. 5. I am active member of ISPCP constituency. 6. I am active member of LD PDP WG. 7. I am second Liason of gNSO to CSC( customer Standing Committee). 8.I am active member of SPIRT. 9. I was member of first ever “ wholistic Review committee” of ICANN. 10. I am Observer to “ Review of reviews cross community Group”. 11. I was one of four speakers on first Plenary Session on “ 25 Years of ICANN” at Hamburg Germany. OTher than ICANN, 1. I was chair of India IGF ( india chapter of IGF) from 2021-23 2. Chair of DNS abuse mitigation committee of India. 3. Chair of Universal Acceptance committee of India. 4. Chair of First UA Day Celebration at New Delhi in 2023. Professionally, 1. I was top technocrats of Indian Telecommunication ( Govt of India) for 35 years. 2. I served as CEO of NIXI from 2020-2023. NIXI manages .in / . Bharat domains, Distribute IP addresses, Install and manage Internet Exchages and Data Centre. 3. Presently I am working as Business Strategy Officer at Amitel Pvt Ltd ( an ISP). 4. I am President of DCIF ( Digital Communication India Forum), a professional group of Telecom and IT professionals. I hereby committe that I shall devote full time required to serve for post of Vice Chair of DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP. I feel I fully qualify to serve as Vice Chair of this PDP. I request all of you to support me. Anil Kumar Jain On Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at 01:41, Eberhard W Lisse via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
Hi,
I am one of the ccNSO selected Members, and the Managing Director of the ccTLD Manager for .NA.
I am also the chair of the ccNOS's Technical Working Group, and organize and chair TechDay on the Monday of each ICANN Meeting. As such I have to present my apologies for the F2F on Monday, which I will miss.
Can I also request, that for each session, F2F and Zoom, aN ICAL/ICS is generated and attached to an email to the group, so that, people like me, who organize their schedule with (Google) Calendar can import these.
For the weekly meeting we only need to do this once each, with a repeat.
greetings, el
-- Eberhard W Lisse Managing Director Namibian Network Information Center (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 7022 Swakopmund 13002 Namibia If this email is signed with GPG, Sect 20 Act No 4 of 2019 may apply On Feb 17, 2026 at 20:00 +0200, Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. *Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1> . Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...> Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
1. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
1. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: 2. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 3. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 4. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Dear Paul, Thank you for the warm welcome and for the detailed preparations for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group. I appreciate the clarity of the onboarding materials and the structured approach toward our sessions at ICANN85. I look forward to contributing meaningfully to the group’s work. Regarding the proposed schedule of two 120-minute meetings per week, I would like to respectfully share that, in my view, this may be quite intensive, especially at the outset. To support sustained engagement and broad participation from members across regions and professional commitments, it might be more effective to begin with a lighter pace. I would like to suggest that we consider starting with one meeting per week during these early stages of development. This would give members adequate time to review materials, consult with stakeholder groups, and prepare substantive input between sessions. As the PDP progresses and workloads stabilize, we could then transition to one meeting every two weeks, which may help maintain long-term participation and deliberative quality. I remain committed to contributing actively to our discussions under your leadership and alongside the GNSO community. Thank you again, and I look forward to our kickoff session. Kind regards, On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
· Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Thanks Godway! We will make sure to address meetings cadence in our earliest meetings. Of course, any changes to cadence also means changes to workplan and timeline. Since we are, essentially, working a product delivery together, we will need to start with the delivery date and work backwards. If it is possible to have few calls and still deliver on time, I’m thrilled. Let’s take a fulsome look in the earliest days when we are first together and see what can be done. I am especially happy to hear input from young minds with fresh ideas – I am not a “we’ve always done it that way” guy. Thanks again and I look forward to working with you! Best, Paul [cid:image001.png@01DCA048.FAF79010] 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/> From: Godsway Kubi via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 5:15 PM To: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza@icann.org> Cc: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] Re: DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick-Off Email You don't often get email from gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Dear Paul, Thank you for the warm welcome and for the detailed preparations for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group. I appreciate the clarity of the onboarding materials and the structured approach toward our sessions at ICANN85. I look forward to contributing meaningfully to the group’s work. Regarding the proposed schedule of two 120-minute meetings per week, I would like to respectfully share that, in my view, this may be quite intensive, especially at the outset. To support sustained engagement and broad participation from members across regions and professional commitments, it might be more effective to begin with a lighter pace. I would like to suggest that we consider starting with one meeting per week during these early stages of development. This would give members adequate time to review materials, consult with stakeholder groups, and prepare substantive input between sessions. As the PDP progresses and workloads stabilize, we could then transition to one meeting every two weeks, which may help maintain long-term participation and deliberative quality. I remain committed to contributing actively to our discussions under your leadership and alongside the GNSO community. Thank you again, and I look forward to our kickoff session. Kind regards, On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>> wrote: Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: • Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> • Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...> • Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> • GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1 _______________________________________________ Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp mailing list -- gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org<mailto:gnso-dnsabuse-pdp-leave@icann.org> -- Godsway Kubi ---- Technical Support | System Admin | Cybersecurity Analyst | GRC Analyst | Online Safety Specialist | Data Protection Officer | Digital Media Strategist | Digital Transformation Expert | Internet Governance and E-Governance Advocate ---- LinkedIn: Godsway Kubi<https://www.linkedin.com/in/godsway-kubi-3bb5aa191/> This email originated from outside the firm. Please use caution.
🙏 Godsway Kubi reacted via Gmail <https://www.google.com/gmail/about/?utm_source=gmail-in-product&utm_medium=e...> On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 2:08 AM Paul McGrady <paul@elstermcgrady.com> wrote:
Thanks Godway! We will make sure to address meetings cadence in our earliest meetings. Of course, any changes to cadence also means changes to workplan and timeline. Since we are, essentially, working a product delivery together, we will need to start with the delivery date and work backwards. If it is possible to have few calls and still deliver on time, I’m thrilled. Let’s take a fulsome look in the earliest days when we are first together and see what can be done. I am especially happy to hear input from young minds with fresh ideas – I am not a “we’ve always done it that way” guy.
Thanks again and I look forward to working with you!
Best,
Paul
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Dear Paul,
Thank you for the warm welcome and for the detailed preparations for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group. I appreciate the clarity of the onboarding materials and the structured approach toward our sessions at ICANN85. I look forward to contributing meaningfully to the group’s work.
Regarding the proposed schedule of two 120-minute meetings per week, I would like to respectfully share that, in my view, this may be quite intensive, especially at the outset. To support sustained engagement and broad participation from members across regions and professional commitments, it might be more effective to begin with a lighter pace.
I would like to suggest that we consider starting with one meeting per week during these early stages of development. This would give members adequate time to review materials, consult with stakeholder groups, and prepare substantive input between sessions. As the PDP progresses and workloads stabilize, we could then transition to one meeting every two weeks, which may help maintain long-term participation and deliberative quality.
I remain committed to contributing actively to our discussions under your leadership and alongside the GNSO community.
Thank you again, and I look forward to our kickoff session.
Kind regards,
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
· Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Hello 👋 All, Thanks Feodora for the update. On Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 18:00 Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp, < gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
*Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady*
Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members,
Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP.
*Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time).* We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows:
- Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) - Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) - Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) - Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/
Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete *a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email.* Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off.
In addition, I would like to open a *Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting.* *Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February.* We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting.
In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner.
First, a wiki <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting:
· Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...>
· Final Issue Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...>
· Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
· GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...>
Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here. <https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team.
In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off.
The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s):
1. *Introductions:* As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. *Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: *As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting.
The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time.
Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time.
3. *Charter: *It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have.
*While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, *we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it.
4. *Project/Work Plan*: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be:
1. High-level review of the topic within the Charter 2. Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic 3. Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council
5. *Meeting Frequency and Schedule*: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 6. *GPI/HR Framework: *The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan.
Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Paul Mcgrady
Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
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Congratulations Paul, Look forward to collaborating! --- Christabel ________________________________ From: Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Sent: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 19:00 To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick-Off Email Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/ Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/overview> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: · Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> · Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...> · Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> · GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://forms.gle/3L96uUDxBNobyhgT9> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+B... ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/f...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
Hi Paul, All I am happy to volunteer to be Vice Chair for this PDP1. By way of brief background for those who do not already know me, I am General Counsel for Nominet UK, the ccTLD for the United Kingdom. But I sit across the community as we are also registry operator for a couple of geo gTLDs, and provide gTLD registry services. In terms of interest and experience, I am chair of the ccNSO's DNS Abuse Standing Committee and previously sat on the ccNSO Council for six years. I also sit on the NetBeacon Advisory Council, and of course in my day job have a lot of practical experience of dealing with DNS Abuse (and other abuse more generally). Happy to speak more in due course. Best wishes Nick ________________________________ From: Feodora Hamza via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Sent: 17 February 2026 18:00 To: gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp] DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 - WG Kick-Off Email Caution: This is an external email and may be malicious. Please take extra care when replying, clicking links or opening attachments. Sent on behalf of Paul McGrady Dear DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 Working Group members, Welcome to the Working Group (WG) tasked with developing policy to advance DNS Abuse mitigation! Today, I received the message from Council Leadership that the SSC has reached its preliminary decision, recommending me as the Chair for the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, though the formal confirmation by Council is to be on 11 March. To ensure smooth progress and a timely start of the PDP work, I was allowed, pending formal confirmation, to already start preparing the WG for ICANN85, supported by the GNSO Support Staff (Feodora Hamza, John Emery, Steve Chan). We look forward to working with all of you on this PDP. Our first meeting will be at ICANN85 in person on Saturday, 07 March, at 15:00-16:00 (local time). We look forward to seeing those attending in-person there! The WG will have four sessions during ICANN85 taking place as follows: * Kick-off Meeting: Saturday, 07 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Session 2: Saturday, 07 March at 16:30 to 17:30 (local time) * Session 3: Monday, 09 March at 13:15 to 14:30 (local time) * Session 4: Monday, 09 March at 15:00 – 16:00 (local time) * Please see the Sched schedule for more information: https://icann85.sched.com/<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1fsE1mvKhpsbW6qCHhpeMAiYxzL6yl2lEhj2YuYjVQHuTulyKqpRDWUQc8jakm24lV6l7vsoxWwsOSM1isCio-vZi2dB5jU2G8bNfGCBcSVsMLUOC2pIg1_XcZlGVhUc_DmqtSjZPTqZJw-Y4taU65o33lVoFOKPlNMz3hTyevjgSF23XMNFtll3pitlSZuiff4TYAx7eK92C17QBdRJpnmfMniULzkmmKhYuWN8pQbN1z_cy_n5V26Wvwz2MtWuwXm3Kp5Qw5hSk9Y5HinO3SrFGAJnbOE0p0d7ySYTcTv0/https%3A%2F%2Ficann85.sched.com%2F> Shortly after this Email, you will receive an email to complete a Doodle poll to help us schedule two weekly 120-minute meetings for the week of 23 March onwards. Please complete the Doodle poll by Tuesday, 03 March 2026, as requested via email. Any suggestions for future meeting times/duration can be discussed during Kick-off. In addition, I would like to open a Call for Volunteers for the Vice Chair position to this WG prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this month, Friday, 27 February. We will seek to finalize the Vice Chair role by the Kick-off meeting. In advance of our first meeting, I would like to share a few notes to help ensure that we can get through all of the start-up tasks for the WG in a timely manner. First, a wiki<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1fp4c-3SfQrNY38NEDu1oDIA38wkJNbFQjoGVgx5dL4GsYN...> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. More background information and relevant materials can also be found on the GNSO Activities website<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/dns-abuse-mitigation-pdp-1>. Please take the time to begin familiarizing yourself with the following materials in preparation for our first meeting: · Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> · Final Issue Report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-dn...> · Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1SeFWvnklZOJKKheCJ2bWZZQLljdyxqKUUIVf9cDBXajYVA...> · GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1f2M47rlwzg8HN7S-sb16AeOrEgZcZpHvZBjEXdQ0pXjmoX...> & PDP Manual [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/19gTmvdS7uFxUyqnz_DxQn2-Oz3jMKFOOSdhgIeMasUYqZB...> Once you have completed your document review, please confirm here.<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1jgl2PcE9EM44oRiKlvIXDgiv1IMCywVi-01dT64K4jIZvE...> The goal of this exercise is to ensure that everyone is starting off on the same page with the same foundation of information, which will enable us to be a more effective team. In addition, a document library is included on the WG workspace (see https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DAMP1/pages/766312449/4.+Background+Documents<https://secure-web.cisco.com/12qTl0iZcJ43szy3nHoHFKPNWFca2W9jYlypbRVYqjj3Oefm1RGO6Zq1ZtjYPU43OkpGjF8fLxu4rbk7azgdLGiSQW-cR2KENHYMezVJjjj7MOho5Tt_0AxLZ5TZ7_ZPViR3l4Kq7M1Fl0d3o-_uf7hYkTBV9N1-qbZQMMbPhXu12sfN1XsmF5qPb_WPpcN_ndL4qsy2yNxgrZif7G4OhFEMMHvDQ8FULrffXL4ADs7AR_IPR-k527QvaxYXiLeztRhQS7_Q2fwsFzmxSxPYEkdK8fVe6GhZ1Is4wsAco46I/https%3A%2F%2Ficann-community.atlassian.net%2Fwiki%2Fspaces%2FDAMP1%2Fpages%2F766312449%2F4.%2BBackground%2BDocuments> ). An understanding of these documents and their contents will help to ensure your full and productive participation in WG deliberations. More materials will be added to this space as the PDP kicks off. The following items will be on the agenda for the first meeting(s): 1. Introductions: As standard practice during the first meeting of a PDP WG, members will do a round of verbal introductions so we can get to know each other. Please be prepared to speak briefly (no more than one minute) about your relevant experience/background and any objectives you have for participating. 2. Leadership Team and Liaison Roles: As mentioned above, we have an opportunity to select one Vice Chair for this WG, but we are not required to do so. If and when we have a volunteer for the Vice Chair position through the mailing list, we will confirm by non-objection during this time. If none, we would suggest that we proceed without a Vice Chair and revisit the topic if necessary in the future. If more than one person volunteers for the role, the WG will decide by voting. The GNSO Council is to appoint one Liaison who is accountable to the Council. The GNSO Council chose Jennifer Chung as Council Liaison for this PDP. This role will act as a part of the Leadership Team and be introduced during this time. Other Liaison roles, such as Org Liaisons and the Board Liaison, will be introduced if and when we have confirmation by this time. 1. Charter: It is required for everyone to read through the Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/charter-dns-abu...> and be familiar with its content before the first call. We will go over some key points and answer any questions that members have. While we go over the Charter during our first meeting, we’ll talk about some of the logistical elements of how we will work, including the decision-making process for this WG. We’ll also review what is expected of those participating in this WG. From the outset, I would like to emphasize the importance of working towards developing consensus recommendations, which means working constructively and collaboratively to find outcomes that members can ultimately accept. To this end, the Consensus Playbook [gnso.icann.org]<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1SeFWvnklZOJKKheCJ2bWZZQLljdyxqKUUIVf9cDBXajYVA...> is among the resources that you are being asked to read by the second meeting. We’ll be drawing on the methods and techniques in the playbook throughout the life of the PDP, so everyone should be familiar with it. 1. Project/Work Plan: On our first call, we will have an opportunity to speak a about the Project Plan/Work Plan and what can be expected in our first weeks of work on this PDP. As a preview, the initial areas of focus will be: * High-level review of the topic within the Charter * Requesting input from SO/AC/SG/Cs on the topic * Deliver Project Plan to the GNSO Council 1. Meeting Frequency and Schedule: Again coming back to housekeeping issues, we’ll have an opportunity to discuss the meeting frequency and the proposed day/time of the calls, if necessary. 2. GPI/HR Framework: The WG is expected to consider any recommendations that may have potential impact on Global Public Interest (GPI) and/or Human Rights (HR). A high-level overview will be provided on what needs to be considered during the PDP and how this will be reflected into the WG’s Work Plan. Welcome again to the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1 WG, and the GNSO Support Staff and I look forward to working with you all! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Best regards, Paul Mcgrady Preliminary Chair, DNSAM PDP1
Paul, I strongly support Nick's candidature. As the ccNSO does not take a view and does not have a position on the topic at hand, a neutral and very experienced person like Nick (who also has experience with ccNSO's PDPs as he was a member of the Review Mechanism one, which I vice-chaired) would be ideal from where I am sitting. Maybe there is a case for two vice chairs here, and as two candidates were from Asia, this would solve the time-zone issue I mentioned in a previous email. el -- Dr. Eberhard W. Lisse \ / Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (retired) el@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 On Feb 27, 2026 at 19:22 +0100, Nick Wenban-Smith via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
Hi Paul, All
I am happy to volunteer to be Vice Chair for this PDP1.
By way of brief background for those who do not already know me, I am General Counsel for Nominet UK, the ccTLD for the United Kingdom. But I sit across the community as we are also registry operator for a couple of geo gTLDs, and provide gTLD registry services. In terms of interest and experience, I am chair of the ccNSO's DNS Abuse Standing Committee and previously sat on the ccNSO Council for six years. I also sit on the NetBeacon Advisory Council, and of course in my day job have a lot of practical experience of dealing with DNS Abuse (and other abuse more generally).
Happy to speak more in due course.
Best wishes Nick […]
Thirding Nick’s nomination! -- Reg Levy | Associate General Counsel – Domains +1 (323) 880-0831 Tucows #MakingTheInternetBetter UTC -8
On Feb 27, 2026, at 10:40, Eberhard W Lisse via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org> wrote:
Paul,
I strongly support Nick's candidature.
As the ccNSO does not take a view and does not have a position on the topic at hand, a neutral and very experienced person like Nick (who also has experience with ccNSO's PDPs as he was a member of the Review Mechanism one, which I vice-chaired) would be ideal from where I am sitting.
Maybe there is a case for two vice chairs here, and as two candidates were from Asia, this would solve the time-zone issue I mentioned in a previous email.
el
-- Dr. Eberhard W. Lisse \ / Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (retired) el@lisse.NA <mailto:el@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 On Feb 27, 2026 at 19:22 +0100, Nick Wenban-Smith via Gnso-dnsabuse-pdp <gnso-dnsabuse-pdp@icann.org>, wrote:
Hi Paul, All
I am happy to volunteer to be Vice Chair for this PDP1.
By way of brief background for those who do not already know me, I am General Counsel for Nominet UK, the ccTLD for the United Kingdom. But I sit across the community as we are also registry operator for a couple of geo gTLDs, and provide gTLD registry services. In terms of interest and experience, I am chair of the ccNSO's DNS Abuse Standing Committee and previously sat on the ccNSO Council for six years. I also sit on the NetBeacon Advisory Council, and of course in my day job have a lot of practical experience of dealing with DNS Abuse (and other abuse more generally).
Happy to speak more in due course.
Best wishes Nick […]
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Hi Team! Thank you to all the working group members who have put their names in for consideration for the Vice-Chair position. Having so many step forward is Exhibit A of the spirit of volunteerism that makes our ICANN multistakeholder so unique and effective. Given that there are five candidates, the voting will take place after ICANN85 with the WG receiving a ranked-choice poll. The VC will be announced during the first meeting following ICANN85 in Mumbai based upon the poll results. Once the vice-chair is selected, their appointing organization may appoint a new WG member or participant as a replacement. Below are the candidates: Vice-Chair Candidates: Ching Chiao Farell Folly Anil Kumar Jain Christabel Mebaghandu Nick Wenban-Smith I’m sure I will be asked: is it OK to speak with, about, and/or advocate for a particular candidate. That answer is yes. You’ll find over the coming months that I am a fan of speech (so long as it doesn’t devolve into filibustering designed to delay), so go at it. I, of course, can share no views because (even if it were appropriate for me to put a thumb on a scale - which it isn’t for me) how could I pick from this list of such terrific people? But I have faith in our team to find the right person for the job. I look forward to seeing all of you in person or virtually at ICANN85 Mumbai for our 4 working sessions. Best, Paul [cid:image001.png@01DCA95A.222C9490] 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@elstermcgrady.com<mailto:paul@elstermcgrady.com> www.elstermcgrady.com<http://www.elstermcgrady.com/>
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Paul McGrady -
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Reg Levy -
Tan Tanaka, Dennis -
Terri Agnew -
Theo Geurts -
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