ICANN Newsletter | Week ending 2 October 2009
News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Announcements This Week
Public Comment: Draft Report on Domain Names Registered Using a Privacy or Proxy Service
1 October 2009 | ICANN, assisted by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC), recently completed a draft of its study of the percentage of domain names registered using a privacy or proxy service.
Publication of TNO Report Describing Root Scaling Model
1 October 2009 | ICANN has published a report prepared by TNO entitled "Root Scaling Study: Description of the DNS Root Scaling Model". This report is an additional product of the root scaling study and complements the "Scaling the Root" report published on 18 September 2009.
Expedited Registry Security Request Process Posted
1 October 2009 | The Expedited Registry Security Request (ERSR) is the result of a collaborative effort between ICANN and gTLD registries to develop a process for quick action in cases where gTLD registries: inform ICANN of a present or imminent security incident to their TLD and/or the DNS; and request a contractual waiver for actions they might take or have taken to mitigate or eliminate the incident.
Proposed Final Implementation Plan: IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process
30 September 2009 | ICANN is pleased to announce the public posting of the Proposed Final Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process is an important step at making the Internet equally accessible for everyone.
The Affirmation of Commitments – What it Means
30 September 2009 | The Affirmation of Commitments places beyond doubt that the ICANN model is best equipped to coordinate this vital resource and places reviews of ICANN's performance in the hands of the community.
Application Round Opens for Nairobi Meeting Fellowships
29 September 2009 | ICANN has launched the ninth round of fellowship program applications for its 37th International Public Meeting to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 7-12 March 2010.
Ask a Question Direct to the Board in Seoul
29 September 2009 | An online question box where community members can ask questions directly to the ICANN Board and staff has opened.
Proposals Sought to Provide Costs and Feasibility to Conduct WHOIS Misuse Studies
28 September 2009 | ICANN is seeking to engage independent research organizations to undertake one or more proposed WHOIS Misuse studies.
Upcoming Events
25 - 30 October 2009: 36th International Public ICANN Meeting - Seoul, South Korea
7 - 12 March 2010: 37th International Public ICANN Meeting - Nairobi, Kenya
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