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<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Hi,</span></p><div>Robin passed this along on ncsg-discuss the other day but it's worth reinforcing at the constituency level as well, particularly given NCUC's history of engagement on these issues, representation on the <a href="http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/thick-whois">Thick WHOIS WG</a>, etc.</div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div><br></div><div>Bill</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
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none;text-autospace:none"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
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members of the NCUC,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">As you are
aware, ICANN has embarked on an effort to reinvent today's WHOIS system. A
significant milestone was reached Monday with the publication of
the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG)'s </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:#0000E9">initial report</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri"> for community input and comment.
The </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 233); ">initial report</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri"><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm"> </a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">proposes a paradigm shift – a new
system in which gTLD registration data is collected, validated and disclosed
for permissible purposes only, with some data elements being accessible only to
authenticated requestors that are then held accountable for appropriate use. The
EWG has identified the design features and principles that we believe are
essential in this new system, and a proposed Model for the next generation data
directory services to replace WHOIS.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">The Expert
Working Group is eager to hear the NCUC’s thoughts on our proposal and has
prepared a set of questions on which input would be especially useful to our
ongoing work. Any additional feedback is also welcome. All input received by
August 12 will be carefully considered as we finalizes our recommendations and
bring our work to a conclusion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">There are
different avenues through which the NCUC may submit its input: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-pagination:none;
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text-autospace:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="FR" style="font-size:14.0pt;
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available at: </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm"><span lang="FR" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:
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15:00-16:30 UTC: </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24jun13-en.htm"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:
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Monday, 15 July at 14:45-16:15 - </span><a href="http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
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none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">The Expert
Working Group will consider all input received by 12 August, and present a
final report containing recommended design principles, features, and a
suggested Model to ICANN's CEO and Board. This output will feed into a
Board-initiated GNSO policy development process to serve as a foundation for
the GNSO's creation of new consensus policy, and contractual negotiations, as
appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri"> The
Initial Report notes the important role the GNSO plays in receiving the EWG
recommendations. There is no reason, however, that engagement with the GNSO
needs to wait until the PDP is commenced. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">The session
in Durban will be an opportunity for you to voice your unique feedback and
perspective. The Expert Working Group will walk the ICANN community through its
work: it will explain the recommendations and discuss the initial report in
more details, as needed, and will open the floor for questions and input. In
light of the GNSO’s key role in this important project, the EWG looks forward
to the NCUC’s participation in the Durban consultation and to hearing the NCUC’s
reaction to the EWG’s Initial Report. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">In
addition, the EWG will meet with the GNSO Council in Durban on Saturday, 13
July at 14:30-15:00 but notes that it may be difficult to have an in-depth
discussion in such a short amount of time. The EWG is willing to set aside more
time with the GNSO Council, or the GNSO constituencies and stakeholder groups,
as appropriate. The EWG would welcome the opportunity to meet with the NCUC
should you wish to schedule a separate session. If so, please contact Alice
Jansen at </span><a href="mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:#0000E9">alice.jansen@icann.org</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri"> to enquire about the Expert Working
Group Members' availability. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Safe
travels and I look forward to seeing you in Durban.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:
Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Very best
regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Jean-François Baril<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">EWG, Team Facilitator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="mailto:Jf.baril@icann.org"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Jf.baril@icann.org</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Mobile: +33 6 12 93 14 81<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p>
<!--EndFragment--><div apple-content-edited="true"> **********************************************************<br>William J. Drake<br>International Fellow & Lecturer<br> Media Change & Innovation Division, IPMZ<br> University of Zurich, Switzerland<br>Chair, Noncommercial Users Constituency, <br> ICANN, <a href="http://www.ncuc.org">www.ncuc.org</a><br><a href="mailto:william.drake@uzh.ch">william.drake@uzh.ch</a> <br><a href="http://www.williamdrake.org">www.williamdrake.org</a><br>***********************************************************<br>
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