The Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT) announced the selection of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society (Berkman) as an Independent Expert to assist its review under the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC). The ATRT Announcement noted that Berkman would undertake a number of case studies including "the .xxx top-level domain application process." The ATRT wishes to clarify that the scope of this case study covers the review process (Independent Review Panel) and interaction between the GAC and the Board. The case study will not cover the .xxx application process as part of its scope.
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