We support Brian’s proposed Purpose 2 below, and note that without it – there are many gaps, including: * Operationalizing and implementing new policies and contract provisions (RDAP, transfers, TM Clearinghouse, etc.) * Conducting research using the contacts * Coordinating cyber-attack responses such as Conficker & other cyber attacks * Publishing Accuracy Reporting System (ARS) reports * Conducting testing of new registrar/registries to ensure that the WHOIS systems work in the manner required by the contract * Implementing & testing escrow deposits with 3rd party escrow providers All the best, Margie, Mark & Steve On behalf of the BC [https://facebook.design/public/images/logo.gif] Margie Milam IP Enforcement & DNS Policy Lead | Facebook Legal NOTICE: This email (including any attachments) may contain information that is private, confidential, or protected by attorney-client or other privilege. Unless you are the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, or retransmit the email or its contents. From: Gnso-epdp-team <gnso-epdp-team-bounces@icann.org> on behalf of "King, Brian via Gnso-epdp-team" <gnso-epdp-team@icann.org> Reply-To: "brian.kingATmarkmonitor.com" <brian.king@markmonitor.com> Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 10:12 AM To: "gnso-epdp-team@icann.org" <gnso-epdp-team@icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-epdp-team] Purpose 2 Hi all, Following last week’s conversation about some EPDP members’ desire to have a bit more specificity in Purpose 2 (the irony of which is not lost on the IPC 😊), I propose the below: Contributing to the maintenance of the security, stability, and resiliency of the Domain Name System in accordance with ICANN’s mission, specifically “maintenance of and access to accurate and up-to-date information concerning registered names and name servers.” (ICANN Bylaws, Annex G-1; ICANN Bylaws, Annex G-2) Brian J. King Director of Internet Policy and Industry Affairs T +1 443 761 3726 markmonitor.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.markmonitor.com&d=Dw...> MarkMonitor Protecting companies and consumers in a digital world