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Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars

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Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars Submission - ICANN Business Constituency (BC)
09 September 2024

Submission Summary:

Data protection is a fundamental principle that underpins trust in the digital economy. The BC fully supports ICANN's commitment to safeguarding personal data and ensuring that processing of registration data complies with applicable laws. We recognize these efforts are essential for legal compliance and for maintaining the integrity and stability of the global domain name system (DNS).

While the BC supports the overarching goals of the ...


Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars Submission - CANALES, KARIN
09 September 2024

Submission Summary:

THE INTERNET CORPORATION OF ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS STABLISHES RULES OF LAW, BYLAWS, NORMATIVES, FOR REGISTRATION AGREEMENTS. WORLD COUNTRIES ARE TO COMPLY WITH, NOT THE CONTRARY.

FOR THIS REASON, THE EPHEMOROUS CONCEPT CALLED "TEMPORARY SPECIFICATIONS" CANNOT EXIST.

FOR THIS REASON, TEMPORARY COUNTRIES COALITIONS SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED. COUNTRIES PREVAIL OVER.

WORLD NEUTRALITY IS A MAIN PRINCIPLE, TO PREVENT FURTHER STR...


Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars Submission - RrSG
09 September 2024

Submission Summary:

The Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) welcomes the opportunity to provide a comment on the Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registrars. This is a significant undertaking by ICANN org and Contracted Parties and the RrSG appreciates the dedication of the team in addressing this matter. 

The RrSG is supportive of the Data Processing Specification as drafted.


Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars Submission - Latin America - LatAmm.com, NIC
09 September 2024

Submission Summary:

O NIC Latin America - LatAmm.com, publica um breve comentário, em que o direito de acesso aos dados, deve ser transparente e objetivo, mas que por outro lado devem ser considerados aspectos legais como Leis de Proteção de Dados.


Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars Submission - Tiwari, Sanjay
27 August 2024

Submission Summary:

Dear ICANN


My name is Sanjay Tiwari, and I am a student at Liberty University. As a student, I understand the challenges many of us face when trying to establish an online presence, particularly when it comes to securing affordable domains. Like me, many students are eager to pursue innovative projects, but the cost of acquiring a domain can be a significant barrier.


This is why I am supporting Asxit LLC's bid...


Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars Submission - Tiwari, Sundram
26 August 2024

Submission Summary:

My name is Sundram Tiwari, representing Asxit LLC. We are committed to helping startups, students, and small online businesses establish themselves in the digital space. Our interest in acquiring the .net registry is driven by a desire to create opportunities for those who often face challenges in accessing affordable and secure domains.


The .net registry holds tremendous potential to support the next generation of online inno...


Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars Submission - B SIMMANDREE, Nikesh
13 August 2024

Submission Summary:

For transparency, ICANN's data access rights is important to prevent data breaches, ambiguities and ensure compliance but need to take into consideration and limited to data protection regulations like GDPR.


Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars Submission - International Online Safety Corp. (IOSCORP)
07 August 2024

Submission Summary:

My submission underscores the need for clear delineation of responsibilities among ICANN, registries, and registrars in the Data Processing Specification (DPS) to ensure compliance and prevent ambiguities. Emphasis is placed on data protection and privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR, and limiting ICANN's data access to necessary oversight functions. Recommendations include indemnification clauses for data breaches, and mech...