Completely agree with the suggestion of a webinar! When would be a good timing? I also joined this one as an observer. M On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 2:24 AM, Zalnieriute, Monika < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi Stephanie, > > > indeed a webinar on the issues regarding WHOIS and its update would be > great! > > > Looking forward! > > > Best wishes, > > > Monika > > > ---- > > Dr. Monika Zalnieriute > > C I H R : Centre for Internet & Human Rights I > a: Mittelweg 50, 12053 Berlin, Germany I > e: [log in to unmask] I > p: +37062852809 | > w: cihr.eu I > > Z E P H I R O : Progressive Platform for Human Rights I > a: Vilnius Str. 14 - 7, LT – 01402, Vilnius, Lithuania | > f: www.facebook.com/zephiroplatform | > w: zephiroplatform.wix.com/main | > e: [log in to unmask] | > p: +37062852809 | > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* NCSG-Discuss <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Ayden > Fabien Férdeline <[log in to unmask]> > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 19, 2016 1:12 AM > > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Re: Privacy and WHOIS update > > Thanks for writing back, Rafik. If I can collaborate in any way with this > project as it moves forward, please do consider reaching out to me. Would > be great to learn from NCUC veterans. > > Best wishes, > > Ayden > > > On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 12:01 PM, Rafik Dammak <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> Hi Ayden, >> >> I can respond to this. Bill talked about project of ebook for NCUC . we >> don't have that yet as draft but definitely a working item for this year . >> >> Best, >> >> Rafik >> >> 2016-01-19 9:58 GMT+09:00 Ayden Fabien Férdeline <[log in to unmask]>: >> >>> Hi Stephanie, >>> >>> Just to add support to your comment, I would find any webinar that >>> shares some institutional memory of the NCSG most useful and would be sure >>> to participate were it to be arranged. >>> >>> I remember it being mentioned (perhaps by Bill Drake? but correct me if >>> I am mistaken) at ICANN 54 that there was an e-book being compiled that >>> contained some of the community's shared positions on a number of topics so >>> that those new to or outside of the NCUC/NCSG community would know what we >>> stood for. Do you know where we are at with this? Even if this is only in >>> draft form I would find such a resource very helpful. >>> >>> Thanks again for all that you do. >>> >>> Best wishes, >>> >>> Ayden Férdeline >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 6:18 AM, James Gannon <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Well its all been divided up on the basis of the EPWG 3 stage PDP >>>> design so I don’t see how it could be divided up even further, and the >>>> structure seems quite linear in design. >>>> For the record Im also on as a member. >>>> >>>> -jg >>>> >>>> From: NCSG-Discuss <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of >>>> Stephanie Perrin <[log in to unmask]> >>>> Reply-To: Stephanie Perrin <[log in to unmask]> >>>> Date: Monday 18 January 2016 at 3:16 p.m. >>>> To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> >>>> >>>> Subject: Re: Privacy and WHOIS update >>>> >>>> Great news, we are assembling quite a team. Take a look at how many >>>> public safety folks from the GAC have signed up....we need a big team! >>>> We will be organizing a list for just NCSG folks, and a skype channel >>>> to use during meetings, to keep us coordinated. This is going to be a very >>>> big pdp, I expect to see calls to divide it up...do folks have thoughts on >>>> that? I view it as dangerous. >>>> Kind regards Stephanie >>>> >>>> On 16-01-18 2:54 AM, Joy Liddicoat wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks Stephanie – I have also joined as an individual. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> Joy Liddicoat >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask] >>>> <[log in to unmask]>] *On Behalf Of *Poomjit Sirawongprasert >>>> *Sent:* Friday, 15 January 2016 2:04 a.m. >>>> *To:* [log in to unmask] >>>> *Subject:* Re: Privacy and WHOIS update >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Stephanie, >>>> >>>> Could you please add me into the observer list? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Moui >>>> >>>> Sent via Mobile >>>> >>>> On Jan 10, 2016 4:38 AM, "Stephanie Perrin" < >>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>> >>>> This is just a quick note to update list members on what is going on at >>>> ICANN related to privacy and protection of registration data. The most >>>> important development which I need to bring to your attention is the call >>>> for volunteers for the new pdp to develop a replacement for the WHOIS >>>> directory. I have copied the call at the bottom of this email. Please >>>> consider joining, either as an observer or full participant. If you have >>>> questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Tapani Tarvainen, or Kathy >>>> Kleiman (in cc). We really need a great many people to volunteer for this >>>> work, as it is extremely important, and there are many commercial >>>> participants already signed up. It is important to have balanced >>>> representation of interests on these working groups. >>>> >>>> Registrars and technical experts have expressed concern, notably at the >>>> GNSO level, about the RDAP (registration data access protocol) work that is >>>> proceeding even though the work of the PDP on WHOIS replacement may make >>>> this work irrelevant. It is likely a call to put the brakes on that work >>>> may develop. For more information on the RDAP implementation, look here: >>>> https://www.icann.org/public-comments/rdap-profile-2015-12-03-en. We >>>> will be putting in comments, due in 22 days. >>>> >>>> The call for volunteers for the Competition and Consumer Trust Review >>>> Team has resulted in the selection of the team, listed here: >>>> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-12-23-en. This is a >>>> very important review, and members may be interested in following the work >>>> of this team. Further information is available here >>>> http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/cct and members may be interested >>>> in looking at the public opinion survey done by Nielsen in 2015, as it will >>>> no doubt be important for the work of the committee, and be considered in >>>> the context of the the two studies of DNS abuse for which ICANN is >>>> currently tendering. >>>> >>>> The Final report and recommendations of the Privacy Proxy Working Group >>>> has been sent to the GNSO for its endorsement, and will be discussed at the >>>> Marrakech meeting in March. We expect to see a call for volunteers for the >>>> implementation working group shortly. >>>> >>>> Finally, we are proposing to have a privacy meeting in Marrakech, >>>> although we have yet to hear whether this proposal has been approved. Stay >>>> tuned, and please join us for the next monthly discussion on January 19th. >>>> >>>> Stephanie Perrin >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> https://www.icann.org/news/announcements >>>> Call for Volunteers: New GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP) Working >>>> Group to Establish a Policy Framework for a Next-Generation gTLD >>>> Registration Directory Service to Replace WHOIS (Next-Gen RDS) How to >>>> Join >>>> >>>> If you are interested in joining the WG as an individual participant or >>>> mailing list observer, please fill in the sign up form >>>> <http://goo.gl/forms/bb65iIznLv> or send the Word document >>>> <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gnso-pdp-next-gen-rds-wg-sign-up-04jan16-en.docx> >>>> [DOCX, 72 KB] filled in to the GNSO Secretariat <[log in to unmask]> >>>> >>>> All members and observers will be listed on the PDP WG's wiki page. >>>> In Brief >>>> >>>> The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks >>>> volunteers to serve on a PDP Working Group to establish a policy framework >>>> for a next-generation gTLD Registration Directory Service (RDS) to replace >>>> WHOIS (Next-Gen RDS). The GNSO Council approved the WG's charter >>>> <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions#201511> on 19 November >>>> 2015, tasking this PDP to address concerns with WHOIS by creating a new >>>> policy framework capable of balancing diverse interests to meet today's >>>> needs for gTLD registration data. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *What This Team Will Do* >>>> >>>> >>>> The PDP WG will use a 3-phase process defined in the approved charter >>>> <http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/whois-ng-gtld-rds-charter-07oct15-en.pdf>to >>>> (1) establish gTLD registration data requirements to determine if and why a >>>> next-generation RDS is needed, (2) design policies that detail functions >>>> that must be provided by a next-generation RDS to support those >>>> requirements, and (3) provide guidance for how a next-generation RDS should >>>> implement those policies, coexisting with and eventually replacing WHOIS. >>>> >>>> This PDP WG will provide the GNSO Council with policy recommendations >>>> regarding the issues identified in the Final Issue Report >>>> <https://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/final-issue-report-next-generation-rds-07oct15-en.pdf> >>>> [PDF, 1.4 MB] and as defined in the charter approved by the GNSO >>>> Council >>>> <http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/whois-ng-gtld-rds-charter-07oct15-en.pdf> >>>> [PDF, 628 KB]. Specifically, this PDP WG is tasked with analyzing the >>>> purpose of collecting, maintaining and providing access to gTLD >>>> registration data and considering safeguards for protecting that data, >>>> determining if and why a next-generation RDS is needed to replace WHOIS, >>>> and creating policies and coexistence and implementation guidance to meet >>>> those needs. >>>> >>>> During the first phase of this PDP, the PDP WG will, at a minimum, >>>> attempt to reach consensus recommendations regarding the questions detailed >>>> in the PDP WG’s charter. The PDP WG’s output will then be submitted to >>>> the GNSO Council for approval of its recommendations regarding IF and WHY a >>>> next-generation RDS is needed to replace WHOIS before moving to the next >>>> phase. If the WG concludes a new policy framework is needed, this output >>>> should include requirements to be addressed by that new framework and any >>>> next-generation RDS. However, if the WG concludes the existing WHOIS system >>>> can adequately address requirements, the WG’s output should confirm this >>>> and identify any necessary changes to the WHOIS policy framework. >>>> >>>> After Phase 1, if the GNSO Council confirms that a new policy framework >>>> and next-generation RDS are required, the PDP WG will then proceed to >>>> Phases 2 and 3, recommending a new consensus policy framework to satisfy >>>> requirements for a next-generation RDS established in Phase 1, along with >>>> any necessary coexistence and implementation guidance. Further detail >>>> regarding this 3-phase process and questions to be considered can be found >>>> in the PDP WG’s charter. >>>> >>>> *How This Team Will Work* >>>> >>>> >>>> ICANN WGs use transparent, open processes. The meetings of this PDP WG >>>> will be recorded, and the recordings will be available to the public. The >>>> mailing list for the PDP WG will be archived publicly. The group will >>>> collaborate using a public workspace for draft materials and all final work >>>> products and milestones will be documented on the WG's wiki >>>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gTLDRDS/Next-Generation+gTLD+Registration+Directory+Services+to+Replace+Whois>. >>>> The PDP WG is expected to follow the GNSO Working Group Guidelines >>>> <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-08apr11-en.pdf> >>>> [PDF, 350 KB] as well as the GNSO PDP Manual. >>>> >>>> *How to participate * >>>> >>>> >>>> There are two ways to volunteer: >>>> >>>> Individual Members – anyone interested cann volunteer to join the PDP >>>> WG as a WG member, regardless of whether they are members of the ICANN >>>> community. Members are expected to actively contribute to mailing list >>>> conversations as well as meetings – it is anticipated tthat the PDP WG will >>>> at a minimum meet on a weekly basis via teleconference. Members are >>>> expected to provide essential input to the process. Members will be >>>> required to provide a Statement of Interest (SOI >>>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/New+SOIs>). >>>> >>>> Mailing list observers – for those who are merely interested in >>>> monitoring thhe WG’s conversations, there is the possibility to sign up >>>> as a mailing list "observer" which offers read-only access to the mailing >>>> list. Mailing list observers will not be permitted to post, will not >>>> receive invitations to the various meetings or calls of the WG and will not >>>> have to complete a Statement of Interest. At any point in time, a mailing >>>> list observer can join the WG as a member simply by informing the GNSO >>>> Secretariat. >>>> >>>> In addition, there will be opportunities to provide input through >>>> public consultations and public comment processes that the PDP WG is >>>> expected to organize. >>>> >>>> *How to Join* >>>> >>>> >>>> If you are interested in joining the WG as an individual participant or >>>> mailing list observer, please fill in the sign up form >>>> <http://goo.gl/forms/bb65iIznLv> or send the Word document >>>> <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gnso-pdp-next-gen-rds-wg-sign-up-04jan16-en.docx> >>>> [DOCX, 72 KB] filled in to the GNSO Secretariat <[log in to unmask]> >>>> >>>> All members and observers will be listed on the PDP WG's wiki page. >>>> >>>> *Next steps* >>>> >>>> >>>> In its motion, the GNSO Council directed that this call for volunteers >>>> be circulated as widely as possible in order to ensure broad representation >>>> and participation in the WG. This call will remain open until the WG >>>> convenes for the first time. At this juncture, it is anticipated that the >>>> PDP WG may convene online in late January 2015. Following that, regular >>>> online meetings will be scheduled in accordance with the PDP WG’s work >>>> plan, which it is expected to develop as one of its first tasks. >>>> >>>> *Further information and preparation* >>>> >>>> For those interested in volunteering for this effort, you are strongly >>>> encouraged to review the following materials prior to the first meeting of >>>> the PDP WG: >>>> >>>> The Final Issue Report >>>> <https://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/final-issue-report-next-generation-rds-07oct15-en.pdf> >>>> >>>> The approved charter >>>> <http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/whois-ng-gtld-rds-charter-07oct15-en.pdf> >>>> >>>> Materials available at the PDP WG's wiki >>>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gTLDRDS/Next-Generation+gTLD+Registration+Directory+Services+to+Replace+Whois> >>>> such as the EWG Final Report and other relevant information. >>>> Background >>>> >>>> >>>> Created in the 1980s, WHOIS began as a service to identify and contact >>>> entities responsible for the operation of a network resource on the >>>> Internet. Over the years, ICANN's requirements for gTLD domain name >>>> registration data collection, access and accuracy have undergone some >>>> important changes. Yet, after nearly 15 years of task forces, review teams, >>>> and studies, comprehensive WHOIS policy reform remains the source of >>>> long-running discussion and debate. >>>> >>>> In 2012, the ICANN Board launched the Expert Working Group on gTLD >>>> Registration Directory Services (EWG) to help redefine the purpose of gTLD >>>> registration data and consider how to safeguard the data, and to propose a >>>> model for gTLD registration directory services (RDS) to address accuracy, >>>> privacy, and access issues. >>>> >>>> Upon publication of the EWG's Final Report in June, 2014, an informal >>>> group of GNSO Councilors and ICANN Board Members collaborated to propose a >>>> Process Framework for structuring a GNSO PDP to successfully address these >>>> challenging issues. This Process Framework was adopted by the Board in >>>> 2015, along with a reaffirmation of its 2012 request for a PDP to be >>>> convened to define the purpose of collecting, maintaining and providing >>>> access to gTLD registration data. The Board also asked that the PDP >>>> consider safeguards for protecting data, using the recommendations in the >>>> EWG's Final Report as an input to, and, if appropriate, as the foundation >>>> for a new gTLD policy. >>>> >>>> In preparation for this PDP, a new Preliminary Issue Report >>>> <http://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/rds-prelim-issue-13jul15-en.pdf> >>>> [PDF, 1.4 MB] was published for public comment >>>> <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/rds-prelim-issue-2015-07-13-en> >>>> on 13 July 2015. A Final Issue Report >>>> <https://whois.icann.org/sites/default/files/files/final-issue-report-next-generation-rds-07oct15-en.pdf> >>>> [PDF, 1.2 MB] was subsequently published on 7 October 2015, including links >>>> to all public comments received, along with a draft charter for the PDP WG. >>>> This draft charter was approved by the GNSO Council on 19 November 2015 >>>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+19+November+2015>, >>>> enabling the formation of a GNSO working group of community volunteers to >>>> progress this PDP. >>>> >>>> More information can be found on the GNSO PDP on Next-Generation gTLD >>>> Registration Directory Service (RDS) page >>>> <http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/rds> and the WG's >>>> wiki >>>> <https://community.icann.org/display/gTLDRDS/Next-Generation+gTLD+Registration+Directory+Services+to+Replace+Whois>, >>>> including the WG's charter, inputs already provided by all SG/Cs during the >>>> public comment period, and an extensive library of foundational materials >>>> to inform the WG's deliberations. In addition, the WG will reach out to all >>>> SG/Cs for feedback on any items that they believe should be considered that >>>> may not have been specifically called out in the approved charter. >>>> >>>> As this will be a complex multi-phase PDP, all those interested in >>>> helping to shape the policy framework for a next-generation gTLD RDS are >>>> encouraged to volunteer for this WG. Only with the help of the entire >>>> community can this WG achieve its goal of formally defining an appropriate >>>> purpose of gTLD registration data and establishing a new policy framework >>>> to enable permissible access to that data with improved privacy and >>>> accuracy. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Ayden Férdeline >>> +44.77.8018.7421 >>> >> >> > > Ayden Férdeline > +44.77.8018.7421 > > > > The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to > which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged > material. 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