January 2024 - lac-discuss-en

Welcome to ICANN At-Large!
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

Dear Lucía & Dilmar, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that (335) Hiperderecho, has been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's interest in involving individual users in LACRALO and ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues. The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALSes, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated. It’s very important to keep the members of your organization informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and engaged in activities of interest. Here are a few of the tools members of At-Large find useful: The At-Large wiki space is where you can find most of the relevant information: The At-Large introductory page<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=2265510> help you navigate through the wiki contents. This is where you can find the latest announcements, and subscribe to the At-Large Google calendar<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Calendar> at the bottom of the page. This will ensure you never miss a meeting! From any chosen page in the At-Large wiki, you can find your bearings easily by navigating via the purple box at the top left hand corner of the page. It is very convenient to be able to consult the latest At-Large Policy Development Activity<https://community.icann.org/x/bwFO>, find out more about the Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs)<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Regional+At-Large+Organisations>, and about At-Large Working Groups<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Working+Groups>. For the most up to date information about At-Large meetings during ICANN Public meetings, it is worth bookmarking this wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ICANN+Meetings>! Regional wiki webpages also have been created to distribute information (including in local languages) on activities, events and issues of particular interest to people in each region. These are maintained by the community. They are: African Region: http://www.afralo.org<http://www.afralo.org/> Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: http://www.apralo.org<http://www.apralo.org/> European Region: http://www.euralo.org<http://www.euralo.org/> Latin America/Caribbean Region: http://www.lacralo.org<http://www.lacralo.org/> North American Region: http://www.naralo.org<http://www.naralo.org/> At-Large Mailing Lists. There are many At-Large email lists, for each region, you can sign up to them and manage your subscriptions at: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo. The primary and secondary points of contact you have identified in the application form will automatically be added to your region's list just for accredited ALSes to discuss regional issues and to the mailing list for Staff announcements (only Staff can post messages to that list); you are invited to join others as you wish. ALAC website. The ALAC website<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> is a good source for ICANN news and information of interest to individual Internet users. We encourage you to provide your members with a link. The ALAC relies on volunteers to translate information into multiple languages. Translations of documents on the website are welcome and should be sent to At-Large Staff.<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> ICANN website: The ICANN website<https://www.icann.org/> is where all announcements<https://www.icann.org/news> are posted, and where you can find practical information about ICANN Public meetings<http://meetings.icann.org/>. Skype chat: At-Large community members and staff use Skype group chats extensively. A group chat exists for most Working Groups and RALOs. So please don¹t hesitate to send At-Large Staff your Skype ID and we¹ll gladly add you to the relevant chats. Please click here <http://www.skype.com/en/> if you don¹t have a Skype account. It’s free and staff are available to help if you run into any trouble. Facebook: The At-Large community has its own Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge?fref=ts>. It’s useful to keep up with announcements and helpful information. Twitter: Members of At-Large tweet extensively and are particularly active during ICANN Public meetings. Follow At-Large on Twitter<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge?lang=fr%3E>! We will forward the At-Large Beginners’ guide shortly, as it is in the process of being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the latest LACRALO Monthly Teleconference<https://community.icann.org/x/mIwi>. You may also like to refer to the LACRALO wiki workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/NJQi> for further engagement opportunities. We look forward to working with you and your organization's members to advance individual Internet users' interests within ICANN. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Sincerely, The At-Large Advisory Committee http://www.atlarge.icann.org<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitaiton: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 31, 2024

Jan. 31, 2024

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/yzjbctup The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/ZYC5EQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 3535 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_680046767]

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** Reminder ** REGISTER | EURALO Round Table on RDRS | 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

[cid:image001.jpg@01DA5311.520C53E0] Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6tr…> Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, please join us for an EURALO round table on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC. Launched in November 2023, RDRS standardizes the way requests for nonpublic data are received/submitted by both registrars and requestors through the use of a single platform. The service can make it easier for both registrars and requestors, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data. The round table will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. The agenda, to include speakers list, and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/WgCWEQ Interpretation provided in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6tr…> Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298]

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** Reminder ** REGISTER | EURALO Round Table on RDRS | 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

[cid:image001.jpg@01DA5311.520C53E0] Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, please join us for an EURALO round table on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC. Launched in November 2023, RDRS standardizes the way requests for nonpublic data are received/submitted by both registrars and requestors through the use of a single platform. The service can make it easier for both registrars and requestors, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data. The round table will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. The agenda, to include speakers list, and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/WgCWEQ Interpretation provided in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6tr…> Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298]

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Fwd: ICANN board nixes “closed generics” in next new round of TLDs
by Carlton Samuels Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

Have a look at his last paragraph. Hmm. When is "close enough" to that exclusivity objective good enough, I wonder? Price restrictions and market manipulation are generally not subject to oversight. So maybe AA is onto something here. Making price a barrier to access could pass every test and come out on the other side smelling like a rose. Carlton ============================== *Carlton A Samuels* *Mobile: 876-818-1799Strategy, Process, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= [image: Site logo image] Andrew Allemann posted: "Applicants will not be able to use generic terms exclusively. ICANN's Board of Directors has confirmed that it will not allow so-called "closed generics" in the next round of top level domain name expansion. Closed generics are generic/dictionar" Domain Name Wire | Domain Name News <https://domainnamewire.com> Read on blog <https://domainnamewire.com/2024/01/23/icann-board-nixes-closed-generics-in-…> or reader <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> ICANN board nixes “closed generics” in next new round of TLDs <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> Andrew Allemann Jan 23 *Applicants will not be able to use generic terms exclusively.* [image: The words "closed generics" with a circle and slash indicating they are banned] ICANN's Board of Directors has confirmed that it will not allow so-called "closed generics" in the next round of top level domain name expansion. Closed generics are generic/dictionary terms that one company wants to own but not offer to the general public. Think Google getting .search and only using it for its own purposes, or Amazon exclusively using .book. These types of TLDs weren't initially forbidden in the 2012 expansion round but were retroactively banned after applications were received. In a January 22 letter, Tripti Sinha, Chair of the ICANN's Board of Directors, confirmed <http://domainnamewire.com?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=b22fd54a9601f6e…> (pdf) that the board is squashing closed generics in the next round, too. There was a bit of a loophole in the original ban: companies could continue with their applications as open domains but never launch them. That's the case (so far) with .search and .book, which are still sitting on the shelf. The companies can't exclusively use them but can keep them out of the hands of others. If they want to use them exclusively, they could also launch them with very high registration prices to keep other users at bay. I wonder if some current owners of unlaunched generic TLDs were hoping for a retroactive reprieve in the upcoming round. Now that that's off the table, they might launch their domains with high prices. Domain Incite has done an excellent job chronicling <http://domainnamewire.com?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=18b35ba87f17b77…> the closed generics fight. Comment <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> Domain Name Wire | Domain Name News © 2024. Manage <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> your email settings or unsubscribe.

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Meeting invitaiton: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

***If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: http://tinyurl.com/yzjbctup<http://tinyurl.com/bdcm479f> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/ZYC5EQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 3535 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

**f you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: http://tinyurl.com/yzjbctup<http://tinyurl.com/bdcm479f> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/ZYC5EQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 3535 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Meeting Invitation | EURALO Round Table on RDRS | 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, please join us for an EURALO round table on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC. Launched in November 2023, RDRS standardizes the way requests for nonpublic data are received/submitted by both registrars and requestors through the use of a single platform. The service can make it easier for both registrars and requestors, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data. The round table will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/WgCWEQ Interpretation provided in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298]

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TTIGF 2024
by Lance Hinds Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

The 8th annual Trinidad and Tobago Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF) 2024 will be online on January 25 and January 26, 2024, FREE! Theme: THE INTERNET WE WANT TTIGF 2024 – REGISTER TO ATTEND https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctf--sqTMpHtHnSgOGze4ZiPj0YggAmU… About the TTIGF 2024 THE INTERNET WE WANT Date: Thursday 25th & Friday 26th January 2024. TTIGF 2024 is FREE to all! TTIGF 2024 will be held hybrid over 2 days on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th January, 2024. The theme was inspired by the UNIGF 2023 theme as an important area that needs to reach the local discussion forum for a way forward in Trinidad and Tobago’s Internet Governance. Join the discussions for free with experts from the different stakeholder groups. This collective brainstorm about The Internet We Want is more important than ever in our evolving society. Academic Community Technical Community/ ICT Civil Society Civil Society Commercial / Business Government ALL INTERNET USERS … your participation and your voice are vital in this conversation. Register to join the discussion. We need to hear from YOU! You only need to register once for access both days. Day 1: 2 Panel Sessions Day 2: 2 Panel Sessions and a 90-min Open Forum - Read about the Panel Sessions <https://igf.tt/ttigf-2022-panels/> - Meet the Panelists <https://igf.tt/ttigf-2024-panelists/> - View the Agenda <https://igf.tt/ttgf-2024-agenda/> - Meet our Partners <https://igf.tt/ttigf-2022-partners/> Please see www.igf.tt for more information This message contains information that may be privileged and/or confidential and is the property of BrainStreet Technologies or BrainStreet Learning. The information contained herein is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorized to receive it . If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or take any action in reliance to the contents of this information or any part thereof and it may be unlawful to do so. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message from your system. BrainStreet Technologies or BrainStreet Learning are neither liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor any delay in its receipt.

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 24, 2024

Jan. 24, 2024

**f you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 19:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: http://tinyurl.com/bdcm479f The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/OwCWEQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 3535 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_686146308]

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