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The upcoming ICANN 80 meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, is poised to tackle critical issues related to domain names that will be of interest to brand owners. Here’s a look at some key areas of focus:
1. Proxy and Privacy Services (PPSAI):
The ICANN Community is going to be relaunching work to implement recommendations adopted in 2016 to address the increasing problem of domain name registration hidden behind privacy and proxy registration services. The work will focus on ensuring consistent application of rules for these anonymity-offering domain name registration services given recent develops in privacy regulations such as the NIS-2 directive in Europe. In addition, the distinction between privacy services (masking registrant details) and proxy services (making the provider the legal registrant) will be crucial in discussions.
2. Registration Data Directory Service (RDRS):
This pilot program, launched in late 2023, is designed to standardize access to non-public domain registration data for domain names to requestors with a “legitimate interest.” Usage data will be reviewed the RDRS Standing Committee, of which this author is a member, to inform policy decisions on a potential permanent System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD). Notably, improvements to the request system will be discussed as well as a session by registrars on what makes up a good request.
3. New Round of Top-Level Domain Names a/k/a Subsequent Procedures:
Several meetings of the Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Implementation Review Team (IRT) are on the agenda. This team assists ICANN in implementing policy recommendations for new gTLD Subsequent Procedures. We will be following this implementation work closely because the rules and processes for brand owners seeking to apply for a new Top-Level Domain Name are being worked out over the coming months.
This meeting promises to be a platform for productive dialogue that shapes the future of the Domain Name System (DNS) and internet governance as a whole.
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The upcoming ICANN 80 meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, is poised to tackle critical issues related to domain names that will be of interest to brand owners. Here’s a look at some key areas of focus:
1. Proxy and Privacy Services (PPSAI):
The ICANN Community is going to be relaunching work to implement recommendations adopted in 2016 to address the increasing problem of domain name registration hidden behind privacy and proxy registration services. The work will focus on ensuring consistent application of rules for these anonymity-offering domain name registration services given recent develops in privacy regulations such as the NIS-2 directive in Europe. In addition, the distinction between privacy services (masking registrant details) and proxy services (making the provider the legal registrant) will be crucial in discussions.
2. Registration Data Directory Service (RDRS):
This pilot program, launched in late 2023, is designed to standardize access to non-public domain registration data for domain names to requestors with a “legitimate interest.” Usage data will be reviewed the RDRS Standing Committee, of which this author is a member, to inform policy decisions on a potential permanent System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD). Notably, improvements to the request system will be discussed as well as a session by registrars on what makes up a good request.
3. New Round of Top-Level Domain Names a/k/a Subsequent Procedures:
Several meetings of the Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Implementation Review Team (IRT) are on the agenda. This team assists ICANN in implementing policy recommendations for new gTLD Subsequent Procedures. We will be following this implementation work closely because the rules and processes for brand owners seeking to apply for a new Top-Level Domain Name are being worked out over the coming months.
This meeting promises to be a platform for productive dialogue that shapes the future of the Domain Name System (DNS) and internet governance as a whole.
Post Your Public Notice Today!
Sign Up for e-NewsBulletins
You are responsible for reading, understanding and agreeing to the National Law Review’s (NLR’s) and the National Law Forum LLC’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before using the National Law Review website. The National Law Review is a free to use, no-log in database of legal and business articles. The content and links on www.NatLawReview.com are intended for general information purposes only. Any legal analysis, legislative updates or other content and links should not be construed as legal or professional advice or a substitute for such advice. No attorney-client or confidential relationship is formed by the transmission of information between you and the National Law Review website or any of the law firms, attorneys or other professionals or organizations who include content on the National Law Review website. If you require legal or professional advice, kindly contact an attorney or other suitable professional advisor.
Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and advertisement practices by attorneys and/or other professionals. The National Law Review is not a law firm nor is www.NatLawReview.com intended to be a referral service for attorneys and/or other professionals. The NLR does not wish, nor does it intend, to solicit the business of anyone or to refer anyone to an attorney or other professional. NLR does not answer legal questions nor will we refer you to an attorney or other professional if you request such information from us.
Under certain state laws the following statements may be required on this website and we have included them in order to be in full compliance with these rules. The choice of a lawyer or other professional is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Attorney Advertising Notice: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Statement in compliance with Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. Unless otherwise noted, attorneys are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, nor can NLR attest to the accuracy of any notation of Legal Specialization or other Professional Credentials.
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