Hi Stephanie, all: I participated in the second DNS Forum here in Istanbul Monday and Tuesday where I learned a little more about the Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Service, but really want to learn more (especially since I'm relatively new to the ICANN community). As such, I signed up as an observer and am looking forward to the discussions. Best, -Michael __________________ Michael J. Oghia Istanbul, Turkey 2015 ISOC IGF Ambassador #TCKchat <http://www.bateconsult.com/category/tck-chat/> co-host, 1st session Skype: mikeoghia Twitter <https://www.twitter.com/MikeOghia> *|* LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia> On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 10:11 PM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Registered as a member. > Looking forward. > On 19 Jan 2016 21:30, "Marilia Maciel" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> 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. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, >>> forwarding, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this >>> information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is >>> prohibited without the express permission of the sender. 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