August 2025 - lac-discuss-en

Oh, so you can get around me peeking? Think again!
by Carlton Samuels Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

It happens every time! Some pecksniffian and unctuous zealot, a natural obstructionist, will always find a way to restrain the exercise of 'rights'! Here it is again, invoking the protection of children for cause. This, after the story emerged that UK traffic to the biggest porn sites fell by a third with age verification requirements in play. https://gizmodo.com/uk-official-calls-for-age-verification-on-vpns-to-preve… Carlton ============================== *Carlton A Samuels* *Mobile: 876-818-1799Strategy, Process, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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[lac-discuss-es] Relevamiento Registros de Dominios IDN en la región LAC
by lac-discuss-es＠icann.org Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

[[-- Translated text (es -> en) --]] Dear all, by special request of Sylvia Herlein Leite, I am sending the link to survey form for updating the survey "Record of IDN domains in the LAC region.” The objectives remain the same: - To identify the instance in which the countries with representation are located in LACRALO regarding the inclusion of special characters in the registry of second-level domains. - Subsequently, know the reasons for acceptance or rejection of the same in the acquisition of domains. - Investigate the degree of demand and implementation of IDN domains in the LAC region. This is an important work with impact on end users, and not It may be developed by a single person or a group such as the one that generates the study. It must be developed in each country, through the ALSs of that country. The deadline for its completion, as stated on the form, ends on 15SEP2025 at 23:59. It would be advisable that, upon completion of your analysis and publication, it be shared with other RALOS in order to exchange experience and unify procedures. We count on your valuable collaboration. We are here for all necessary clarifications. A cordial greeting Alberto Soto https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mqiaxZ2wJtF6kuVJKWQtMb4bLjo6Ymi6tilgVi1jYPQ /edit?ts=68a22d97 ________________________________ lac-discuss-es mailing list -- lac-discuss-es(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to lac-discuss-es-leave(a)icann.org http://www.lacralo.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Call for Members - 2025-2026 BMSPC and BCEC Members for Board Seat 15 Selection Process
by Heidi Ullrich Aug. 13, 2025

Aug. 13, 2025

Dear All, To prepare for the selection of the Seat 15 Board Member selected by At-Large to be seated at the October 2026 Annual General Meeting, Jonathan Zuck, the Chair of the ALAC, has asked staff to make an immediate call for members of the two groups which will be responsible for moving the process forward. According to the ALAC Rules of Procedure (2025<https://tinyurl.com/ALAC-RoP-2025-06>) the two groups are the 2025-2026 Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) and the 2025-2026 Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC). Please see ALAC Rules of Procedure Section D.19 - Procedure for Making the Selection to fill Seat 15 on the ICANN Board. The deadline for applying to be members of these groups is 23:59 UTC on Sunday, 24 August 2025. If you are interested, please send a note to At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> specifying which committee(s) the application is for and attach an Expression of Interest (EoI) explaining your interest and citing any applicable experience/knowledge. Please note that your personal data submitted with your EoI may be shared with the RALO leadership, RALO ALS representatives, and/or ALAC Members/Leadership, as appropriate, as part of the evaluation and selection process, and that, if selected, your name and regional affiliation will be published on the BCEC Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398131201/B…> or the BMSPC Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398163969/B…> as appropriate. The processing of your personal data for these purposes will be carried out in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy and the website Terms of Service. More information is available on the At-Large Board Member 2025-2026 Selection Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/398131201/B…>. The RALO selections may be done by any means thought appropriate by the RALO leadership. The RALO leadership is requested to send a list of their RALO's supported candidates and alternates for each group to the Chair of the ALAC and staff by 23:59 UTC Friday, 29 August 2025. The ALAC will name the final membership soon after. The details of the two groups are: 1) Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) According to Article 19.2 of the ALAC Rules of Procedure: "The ALAC shall name a Board Member Selection Process Committee (BMSPC) which shall oversee the entire selection process including the election culminating the process but excluding those responsibilities specifically retained by the ALAC or given to the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee. The BMSPC shall be led by a chair selected by the ALAC and one Member from each region selected by the RALO and ratified by the ALAC. For each region, one Alternate member will be selected by the RALO and ratified by the ALAC who can replace a Member from the same region who for whatever reason is not able to fully participate and such replacement will be at the sole discretion of the BMSPC Chair in accordance with BMSPC guidelines." The group is open to ALAC Members, At-Large community members and to RALO Leaders. However, the membership should include members of the community with significant experience from previous Board Director selected by At-Large process. English will be the working language of this group. The workload of the BMSPC is not expected to be very heavy. The group must be regionally balanced, with one representative from each of the five RALOs. Each RALO will also select an Alternate member in the event one of the original members must be replaced. Please note that no member of the 2025-2026 BMSPC may submit an EoI for the position of the Board Director selected by At-Large. The first meeting of the BMSPC will be scheduled for early September. 2) Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) The ALAC Rules of Procedures state the following on the composition and task of the BCEC: "19.3 The ALAC shall name a Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC) to compile an initial slate of candidates for election to Seat 15. A new BCEC consisting of two Members selected by each of the RALOs plus a chair selected by the ALAC will be convened for each Board seat selection process. Each RALO shall also select an Alternate who can replace a member from the same region who for whatever reason is not able to fully participate and such replacement will be at the sole discretion of the BCEC Chair in accordance with BCEC guidelines." "19.4 The task of the BCEC is to identify applicants who would each make an excellent Board Director.“ “19.4.1 Applicant selected by the BCEC must meet the criteria specified in the ICANN Bylaws Article VI, Section 3 (http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VI-3 [icann.org]<http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#VI-3%2520%5Bicann.org%5D>). These criteria include but are not limited to being: a) accomplished persons of integrity, objectivity, and intelligence, with reputations for sound judgment and open minds, and a demonstrated capacity for thoughtful group decision-making; and b) persons with an understanding of ICANN's mission and the potential impact of ICANN decisions on the global Internet community, and committed to the success of ICANN. Moreover, the Director selected by the At-Large Community must understand the mission of At-Large and the needs of the global community of Internet end users." "19.5.1 No member of the electorate (Paragraph 19.10) may simultaneously serve as a member of the BCEC." According to 19.5.1, members of the electorate (i.e., members of the ALAC and RALO Chairs who will be serving in 2025-2026) may not be BCEC members. The group must be regionally balanced, with two representatives from each of the five RALOs. Each RALO will also select an Alternate member in the event one of the original members must be replaced. Additionally, no member of the 2025-2026 BCEC may submit an EoI for the position of the Board Director selected by At-Large. Please note that experience on previous BCECs, on the ICANN Nominating Committee or comparable experience is an asset. The RALO selection methodology must ensure that only suitably qualified candidates are put forward to the ALAC by the RALO Chair. English will be the working language of this group. The first meeting of the BCEC will be scheduled for early September. RALO selections will be subject to ALAC ratification, ensuring that all criteria and requirements are met. Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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REMINDER - Call for EOIs - ALAC Nominated Members on the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG) - Deadline 15 August
by Heidi Ullrich Aug. 13, 2025

Aug. 13, 2025

Dear All, This is a reminder of the call for the selection of two (2) volunteers to fill the roles of Members to the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG). Any member of the ALAC/At-Large community is eligible to apply for one of the slots. Candidates must submit an ALAC Expression of Interest (EOI) and send it to At-Large staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) no later than Friday, 15 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Kind regards, Heidi From: Heidi Ullrich <Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM To: "lac-discuss-en(a)icann.org" <lac-discuss-en(a)icann.org> Cc: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Call for EOIs - ALAC Nominated Members on the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG) - Deadline 15 August Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, Chair of the ALAC Appointee Selection Committee, this is a call for the selection of two (2) volunteers to fill the roles of Members to the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG). Any member of the ALAC/At-Large community is eligible to apply for one of the slots. Candidates must ALAC Expression of Interest (EOI) Form and submit it by email to At-Large staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) no later than Friday, 15 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Purpose The purpose of the CCG is to manage a fundamental evaluation of the following reviews set out in the ICANN Bylaws, as a whole system, including their implementation, and propose a refreshed system of reviews. The reviews and their past outcomes to be evaluated include: * Periodic review of ICANN structure and operations (section 4.4), * Annual Review (section 4.5) and * Specific Reviews (section 4.6); and * Previously conducted Reviews; and * Reviews that have previously been formally recommended. Responsibilities Candidates should review the Review of Reviews Members hip Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-30jul…> in the 'Members and Observers' section of the Draft Review of Reviews Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-30jul…> to understand the scope of the requirements and duties. Skills and Experience Individually, candidates are expected to meet the following criteria: * Have sufficient expertise and understanding of the ICANN reviews to participate in the discussions * Commit to actively participate in the activities of the CCG on an ongoing basis; and * Where appropriate, solicit and communicate the views and concerns of individuals in the group that nominates them. This is in addition to the criteria that are intended to be met by the group as detailed in the 'Members and Observers' section of the draft charter. Selection Process and Timeline The AASC will review the EOIs and select two (2) candidates for endorsement by the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC). In your EOI submission, please answer the following questions: 1. Name 2. Country of Residence 3. What is your interest in this position? 4. What is your knowledge of and/or experience in ICANN org and Reviews work, or other related work at ICANN? 5. What skills and attributes do you have that will assist you in becoming a member of this Review of Reviews CCG? 6. What is your knowledge of ICANN’s mission and relevant policies? 7. Are you able to commit the time required and necessary work needed for this work? 8. Do you have any affiliation with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial or non-financial interest in ICANN org and/or this work? 9. Please include a link to an up-to-date Statement of Interest (SOI) The selection timeline is as follows: * 8 August-15 August 2025 – Call for EOIs * 18 August-19 August 2025 – AASC Review of EOIs * 20 August-21 August 2025 – ALAC Consensus Call * 22 August 2025 – Staff submit names of ALAC Nominated CCG Members Contact If you have any questions, please send an email to At-Large staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) Kind regards, At-Large staff Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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Call for EOIs - ALAC Nominated Members on the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG) - Deadline 15 August
by Heidi Ullrich Aug. 8, 2025

Aug. 8, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, Chair of the ALAC Appointee Selection Committee, this is a call for the selection of two (2) volunteers to fill the roles of Members to the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (CCG). Any member of the ALAC/At-Large community is eligible to apply for one of the slots. Candidates must ALAC Expression of Interest (EOI) Form and submit it by email to At-Large staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) no later than Friday, 15 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Purpose The purpose of the CCG is to manage a fundamental evaluation of the following reviews set out in the ICANN Bylaws, as a whole system, including their implementation, and propose a refreshed system of reviews. The reviews and their past outcomes to be evaluated include: * Periodic review of ICANN structure and operations (section 4.4), * Annual Review (section 4.5) and * Specific Reviews (section 4.6); and * Previously conducted Reviews; and * Reviews that have previously been formally recommended. Responsibilities Candidates should review the Review of Reviews Members hip Requirements<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-30jul…> in the 'Members and Observers' section of the Draft Review of Reviews Charter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/reynoso-to-sinha-30jul…> to understand the scope of the requirements and duties. Skills and Experience Individually, candidates are expected to meet the following criteria: * Have sufficient expertise and understanding of the ICANN reviews to participate in the discussions * Commit to actively participate in the activities of the CCG on an ongoing basis; and * Where appropriate, solicit and communicate the views and concerns of individuals in the group that nominates them. This is in addition to the criteria that are intended to be met by the group as detailed in the 'Members and Observers' section of the draft charter. Selection Process and Timeline The AASC will review the EOIs and select two (2) candidates for endorsement by the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC). In your EOI submission, please answer the following questions: 1. Name 2. Country of Residence 3. What is your interest in this position? 4. What is your knowledge of and/or experience in ICANN org and Reviews work, or other related work at ICANN? 5. What skills and attributes do you have that will assist you in becoming a member of this Review of Reviews CCG? 6. What is your knowledge of ICANN’s mission and relevant policies? 7. Are you able to commit the time required and necessary work needed for this work? 8. Do you have any affiliation with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial or non-financial interest in ICANN org and/or this work? 9. Please include a link to an up-to-date Statement of Interest (SOI) The selection timeline is as follows: * 8 August-15 August 2025 – Call for EOIs * 18 August-19 August 2025 – AASC Review of EOIs * 20 August-21 August 2025 – ALAC Consensus Call * 22 August 2025 – Staff submit names of ALAC Nominated CCG Members Contact If you have any questions, please send an email to At-Large staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) Kind regards, At-Large staff Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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INFO - Sign up - New Term of the Policy Development Accelerator | Applicant Support
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 7, 2025

Aug. 7, 2025

On behalf of the Policy Development Accelerator Staff Dear all, A new term of the Policy Development Accelerator kicks off on 28 August 2025 at 13:00 UTC. We will be revisiting the history of the Applicant Support Program (ASP), which is the same topic as our most recent Accelerator class. All are welcome! The material is best suited for newcomers. For more information, please read: * A blog post from an Accelerator participant: https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/the-icann-policy-development-acceler… * The Accelerator wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DBT2Bg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DBT…> * The syllabus for this term: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MwAmG [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MwA…> Please reach out to devan.reed(a)icann.org<mailto:devan.reed@icann.org> for sign up information. Thank you! Kind regards, Devan and the Policy Development Accelerator Staff

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