[NCSG-Discuss] closed generics

Tue Apr 2 14:44:02 CEST 2013

Great, it sounds like a good idea - and a good debate, Bill!
Tx for submitting,
Kathy
:
> Hi
>
> I didn't have a lot of time due to deadlines to debate this with folks 
> in advance, but FWIW I put in a Fast Track budget request to ICANN for 
> NCUC to hold a workshop/debate on the topic at the IGF Bali.  Since 
> even with NCUC there are strongly differen views, we should be able to 
> have a rather lively multistakeholder debate if approved.
>
> I also put in a joint proposal for NCSG/NCUC/NPOC for a workshop on CS 
> @ GNSO, what works, what doesn't, some critical analysis plus outreach 
> to potential new participants.
>
> Both visible at http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/view-proposals just 
> search on my name if interested.
>
> Best,
>
> Bill
>
> On Apr 2, 2013, at 12:51 AM, Kathy Kleiman <Kathy at kathykleiman.com 
> <mailto:Kathy at kathykleiman.com>> wrote:
>
>> For those of us deeply concerned about Closed Generic TLDs, there 
>> seems to be some indication that the GAC is moving forward on some 
>> recommendations in this area.... but the GAC wording posted by Robin 
>> below is fairly obscure, and we'll learn more in Beijing!
>>
>> Best,
>> Kathy
>> :
>>> our paternalistic GAC and their censorship plans for the Internet ....
>>>
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>
>>>> *From: *David Olive <david.olive at icann.org 
>>>> <mailto:david.olive at icann.org>>
>>>> *Date: *April 1, 2013 5:34:20 AM PDT
>>>> *To: *"soac-infoalert at icann.org <mailto:soac-infoalert at icann.org>" 
>>>> <soac-infoalert at icann.org <mailto:soac-infoalert at icann.org>>
>>>> *Subject: **[Soac-infoalert] GAC draft gTLD agenda for Beijing and 
>>>> advice to the ICANN Board on controversial or sensitive strings and 
>>>> applications*
>>>>
>>>> https://gacweb.icann.org/display/gacweb/Governmental+Advisory+Committee
>>>>
>>>> 31 March 2013
>>>> GAC draft gTLD agenda for Beijing and advice to the ICANN Board on 
>>>> controversial or sensitive strings and applications
>>>>
>>>> As the New gTLD Program moves forward, the GAC is making 
>>>> preparations for delivering further advice on new gTLDs.  This 
>>>> advice constitutes a key element of the overall process as outlined 
>>>> in the Applicant Guidebook (AG).
>>>>
>>>> As anticipated, GAC Member Early Warnings were issued on November 
>>>> 20, 2012, and applicants and GAC Members have been exchanging 
>>>> information with the aim of reaching an understanding or agreement 
>>>> on concerns raised, wherever possible.
>>>>
>>>> In terms of the next phase, described in module 3.1 of the AG, the 
>>>> GAC as a whole will be discussing its advice on new gTLDs.  These 
>>>> sessions are organized into two parts:
>>>>
>>>> Part I  Safeguard advice on the basis of categories of strings
>>>>
>>>> The GAC discussions will proceed on the basis of advice to 
>>>> safeguard categories of strings that raise concerns, or potential 
>>>> concerns, for governments.  There are currently nine draft 
>>>> categories of strings proposed for the GAC’s Beijing agenda.  Six 
>>>> were identified in the GAC Toronto Communique:
>>>>
>>>>    Consumer protection
>>>>    Strings that are linked to regulated market sectors, such as the 
>>>> financial, health and charity sectors
>>>>    Competition issues
>>>>    Strings that have broad or multiple uses or meanings, and where 
>>>> one entity is seeking exclusive use
>>>>    Religious terms where the applicant has no, or limited, support 
>>>> from the relevant religious organisations or the religious community.
>>>>    Minimising the need for defensive registrations
>>>>    Protection of geographic names
>>>>    Intellectual property rights particularly in relation to strings 
>>>> aimed at the distribution of music, video and other digital material
>>>>
>>>> Three additional categories have now been proposed for consideration:
>>>>
>>>>    Support for applications submitted by global authorities
>>>>    Corporate Identifier gTLDs
>>>>    Strings that represent inherent government functions and/or 
>>>> activities
>>>>
>>>> As the GAC looks at these nine categories, and how they would apply 
>>>> to strings and applications falling under these categories, the 
>>>> number of safeguard categories or titles of the categories could 
>>>> change.
>>>>
>>>> Part II  GAC advice/objections on specific applications
>>>>
>>>> Twenty specific applications have been brought forward by a GAC 
>>>> Member or Members for consideration by the GAC.  The GAC Member(s) 
>>>> putting forward these applications have linked them to the 
>>>> following categories:
>>>>
>>>> Community name where the applicant does not have support from the 
>>>> community or the government: 1
>>>> Consumer protection: 2
>>>> Name of an Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO): 1
>>>> Protection of geographic names: 9
>>>> Religious terms: 2
>>>> Strings applied for that represent inherent government functions 
>>>> and/or activities: 3
>>>> Support for applications submitted by global authorities: 2
>>>>
>>>> The Operating Principles of the GAC outline the consensus-based 
>>>> approach of the Committee and will serve as a key reference for the 
>>>> GAC in its deliberations.
>>>>
>>>> The GAC looks forward to the upcoming meetings and holding 
>>>> exchanges with the ICANN Board and community on these and other 
>>>> important matters.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> David A. Olive
>>>> Vice President, Policy Development Support
>>>> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
>>>> 1101 New York Avenue, NW - Suite 930
>>>> Washington, D.C.    20005
>>>> Office: 202.570.7126      Mobile:  202.341.3611
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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