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Seun, what do you mean by suggesting that "this started off with the
significant registrant base within ICANN (At-Large/NCSG)"? <br><br>
I do agree that in the past, there have been regular suggestions that
At-Large take on the responsibility of helping registrants and I too am
glad that such an unrealistic approach is no longer on the
tabble.<br><br>
Alan<br><br>
At 22/06/2017 12:38 PM, Seun Ojedeji wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Good to read indeed. I for one
will like to see this started off with the significant registrant base
within ICANN (At-Large/NCSG).<br><br>
Good that it seem ICANN who has the resources has now seen to need for
registrant education/awareness. Hopefully these reduces the effort always
put in explaining that volunteers like At-Large can't campion these; the
organisation should by utilising At-Large as a resource base to achieving
their goal.<br><br>
Overall am glad it's now an organisational task/goal and not an
expectation arbitrarily put on atlarge.<br><br>
Regards<br><br>
On 21 Jun 2017 4:06 PM, "Alan Greenberg"
<<a href="mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca">alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca</a>
> wrote:<br>
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<dd>This is encouraging news, and about time that ICANN took an interest
in registrants. I have asked for more information.<br><br>
<dd>Alan<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">
<dd>From: David Olive
<<a href="mailto:david.olive@icann.org">david.olive@icann.org</a>
><br>
<dd>To: SOAC Leaders
<<a href="mailto:soac-leaders@icann.org">soac-leaders@icann.org</a>
><br>
<dd>Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 09:21:53 +0000<br><br>
<dd>Informed and Active Domain Name Registrants are Essential for a
Secure and Stable DNS<br>
</b>
<dd>Throughout all of our work, we endeavor to serve the global public
interest, domain name registrants and end-users of the Internet by
ensuring a secure and stable domain name system (DNS), all while
promoting trust, choice, and competition in the industry. Domain name
registrants are an integral component of the DNS; they are the entities
or individuals that have acquired the right to use a domain name for a
period of time via an agreement with a registrar or reseller.<br>
<dd>Domain name registrants have important
<a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/benefits-2013-09-16-en">
rights</a>, which include the right to access information from their
registrar regarding the processes for registering, managing,
transferring, renewing, and restoring domain name registrations. They
also have important
<a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/benefits-2013-09-16-en">
responsibilities</a>, which include providing accurate contact
information for publication in the
<a href="https://whois.icann.org/en">WHOIS directory</a>, notifying
registrars of any changes in contact information, and promptly responding
to requests from registrars about information relating to their domain
name registration.<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>Recently, the ICANN organization formed a cross-functional team that
regularly interacts with registrants, and began discussing opportunities
for collaboration with registrars to increase registrant knowledge and
awareness.<br>
<dd>We're committed to providing domain name registrants with up-to-date
information about their rights and obligations, the domain name ecosystem
and how to navigate it, and the ICANN policies that affect them. One
initial step that we are taking this week is the introduction of
<a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/domain-name-registrants-2017-06-20-en">
new web pages on ICANN.org dedicated to information relevant to domain
name registrants</a>. These new pages, which will initially be a
compilation of existing content from across ICANN.org, will be updated on
an ongoing basis and evolve over time to provide content and information
written specifically for domain name registrants.<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>What's next?<br>
</b>
<dd>The ICANN Global Domains Division (GDD) recently added a new staff
member, Brian Gutterman, Program Manager, Registrant Services, reporting
to Trang Nguyen, Senior Director, Strategic Programs, who will lead our
efforts to educate and inform domain name registrants and engage with
registrars, the ICANN community, and any other parties that are
supporting registrants.<br>
<dd>We will publish regular blogs and educational materials written for
domain name registrants, which will be aimed at helping them better
understand the ICANN policies that affect them, their role in the DNS,
and the role of the ICANN organization and our contracted parties. For
example, an internal data analysis revealed common issues and questions
received from registrants regarding the WHOIS Data Reminder Policy (WDRP)
and the recently updated Transfer Policy. Our initial focus will include
developing and publishing educational materials on these topics.<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>As we learn more, we'll share relevant information and materials with
registrars and others for their own work supporting domain name
registrants. The ICANN Global Support Center (GSC) and compliance teams
have identified common issues and problems that registrants face. We will
share this information with registrars and others, in addition to
collaborating with ICANN community members, to encourage and support
registrants' participation in ICANN processes.<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>Our collective goal is to guide domain name registrants as they
navigate policy matters impacting the domain name industry and help them
become fully informed participants of the DNS and its ecosystem.<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>We welcome
<a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/customer-support-2015-06-22-en#global-support-centers">
feedback</a> from all stakeholders on this effort, and invite the ICANN
community – and most importanntly domain name registrants themselvees –
to help us shaape this work moving forward. Updates and new content will
be posted regularly on the new registrant section of the ICANN.org
website. We look forward to working with you!<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd> <br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>David A. Olive<br>
<dd>Senior Vice President<br>
<dd>Policy Development Support<br>
<dd>Managing Director<br>
<dd>ICANN Regional Office –Istanbul<<br>
<dd>Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)<br><br>
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