I have put Feb 21 in my calendar for a ISOC LIVE simulcast, if there are no objections. Joly On Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 6:23 AM Ken Herman <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Dear NCSG Members: > > > > In November 2023, ICANN launched the official system for access to > non-public domain name registration information, known as the Registration > Data Request Service, or RDRS. > > > > Even though multistakeholder consultations took place during the creation > of the RDRS, many questions remain, including, among others, how the system > actually functions, the mechanisms in place for monitoring and controlling > access to this data, who can actually request data and the role of the > registries in fulfilling requests. > > > > To better understand how the RDRS functions, the non-commercial community > invites all members to a briefing on the RDRS. After introductory remarks > by Kathy Kleiman and Wisdom Donker, this special event includes a > presentation by ICANN staff on the functioning and reporting features of > the RDRS system. In addition, we are grateful that TUCOWS, a member of the > registrar stakeholder group, has agreed to speak about their role and > experience with the system. > > > > This event provides an opportunity for all of us in the non-commercial > community to gather information about how requests are handled, and to > learn about the RDRS and how it is used by ICANN and some registrars. > > > > Mark your calendars for *Wednesday February 21 @ 15:00 UTC* to > participate and learn about this important development. Connection details > will follow shortly. > > > > A follow-up session is also planned to internally discuss ideas, concerns > and strategies regarding the system. Also mark your calendars for the *follow-up > session* on *Monday, February 26, @ 15:00 UTC*. > > > > We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this event. > > > > Ken Herman > > > > > > > > >