[NCSG-Discuss] Fwd: Invitation-Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services - Beijing Session - Mon, 8 April - 11:00-12:30

[Robin Gross]

Yes, I completely agree with Kathy that this meeting on Monday is  
very important for NCSG members to attend and have their voices  
heard.  Remote participation available as well.  Thanks!  - Robin

On Apr 3, 2013, at 4:35 AM, Kathy Kleiman wrote:

> Hi All,
> Per email of a few hours ago, this session Monday at 11am is a key  
> one for us -- it's the new "whois" information (now called "gTLD  
> Directory Services") and some of the questions probe deeply in  
> privacy issues... and speech... and could (potentially) resolve  
> problems we have had for years in the Whois.
>
> Please see the full announcement, but check out some of the  
> questions being asked below. Thick Whois WG members, can you come?  
> Everyone, please come! :
>
> -      Whether collection, storage and provision of registrant data  
> is necessary;
> ·      Whether to incorporate different registration data  
> requirements for domain names for commercial use versus non- 
> commercial use;
> ·      Whether and how anonymous registrations should be accommodated;
> ·      Potential costs/benefits of a distributed versus a  
> centralized database;
> ·      Possible safeguards to minimize abuse and protect the  
> privacy of registrants;
> ·      Whether and how remedies for inaccurate data should differ  
> (for example,  in cases of fraudulent, criminal, or malicious  
> conduct);
> ·      Whether tiered access is desirable, depending upon the  
> requestor’s purpose.
> Best,
> Kathy
> :
>>
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>>> From: Alice Jansen <alice.jansen at icann.org>
>>> Subject: Invitation-Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory  
>>> Services - Beijing Session - Mon, 8 April - 11:00-12:30
>>> Date: April 3, 2013 5:30:19 PM GMT+08:00
>>> To: "william.drake at uzh.ch" <william.drake at uzh.ch>
>>>
>>> On behalf of the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services  
>>> (EWG)
>>>
>>> Dear Mr. Drake,
>>>
>>> As you may recall, in December 2012, ICANN announced the creation  
>>> of an Expert Working Group (EWG) on gTLD Directory Services, as a  
>>> first step in fulfilling the ICANN Board’s directive to help  
>>> redefine the purpose and provision of gTLD registration data. The  
>>> work of the EWG is expected to serve as a foundation to help GNSO  
>>> create a new global policy for gTLD directory services, as part  
>>> of a Board requested Policy Development Process (PDP) to be  
>>> commenced upon the conclusion of the EWG’s activities.
>>>
>>> Beijing presents a unique opportunity for the EWG to provide an  
>>> update on its progress and to hear from the ICANN community to  
>>> inform its post-Beijing work. The EWG invites the NCUC to attend  
>>> their session on Monday, 8 April 2013 at 11:00-12:30 in Grand  
>>> Hall A to share your comments and feedback with them (please  
>>> refer to session details: http://beijing46.icann.org/node/37051).
>>>
>>> Participants will be invited to comment on questions currently  
>>> under discussion within the EWG, including:
>>>
>>> ·      Whether collection, storage and provision of registrant  
>>> data is necessary;
>>> ·      Whether to incorporate different registration data  
>>> requirements for domain names for commercial use versus non- 
>>> commercial use;
>>> ·      Whether and how anonymous registrations should be  
>>> accommodated;
>>> ·      Potential costs/benefits of a distributed versus a  
>>> centralized database;
>>> ·      Possible safeguards to minimize abuse and protect the  
>>> privacy of registrants;
>>> ·      Whether and how remedies for inaccurate data should differ  
>>> (for example,  in cases of fraudulent, criminal, or malicious  
>>> conduct);
>>> ·      Whether tiered access is desirable, depending upon the  
>>> requestor’s purpose.
>>>
>>> Any additional feedback will be welcome.
>>>
>>> If you are interested in learning more about the EWG’s work,  
>>> please visit EWG’s wiki at: https://community.icann.org/pages/ 
>>> viewpage.action?pageId=40175189  for meeting reports and other  
>>> information regarding the EWG’s activities.
>>>
>>> The EWG looks forward to this exchange and thanks you in advance  
>>> for your participation.
>>>
>>> Safe travels and see you in Beijing.
>>>
>>> Very best regards,
>>>
>>> ICANN Staff on behalf of the Expert Working Group on gTLD  
>>> Directory Services (EWG)
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
> -- 
>
>




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