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Dear Steve, <br>
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Thanks for starting this discussion. <br>
<br>
Beyond the definition of public interest (differing views were
expressed this was a purpose of our group, or even an achievable or
desirable goal), your comment raises a question regarding for what
Icann should be accountable to (the "purpose" of accountability). <br>
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Following your lines, we could assume that Icann might be
accountable to achieve:<br>
- availability of registrations and resolutions of the DNS (would
that be totally ? or for the components it operates ?)<br>
- Integrity of the DNS (same question ?)<br>
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This might be put into relation with the scope of Icann's mission to
be refined. <br>
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In contrast (or in addition) Carl Schonander proposal to mention
respect for international and national law would turn into Icann
being accountable to compliance with international and national law.
(and would raise the question: which national law ?)<br>
<br>
Best<br>
Mathieu<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Le 16/12/2014 13:34, Steve DelBianco a
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As mentioned on today’s call, here is a proposed definition
for global public interest in the context of ICANN:</div>
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The 'public' part of public interest is concerned more with
users and registrants than with contracted parties and
others who are deeply involved at ICANN. </div>
<div><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">And the public interest
in ICANN decisions is broader than just a secure and
stable DNS. Namely, users and registrants want ICANN to
make sure the DNS delivers two essential and measurable
qualities:
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</font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Integrity, </b>of
<b>Registrations and Resolutions</b></font></div>
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<b>Availability </b>of the DNS is critical for global
users who increasingly rely on the Internet for
information, communications, and commerce. Domain name
resolutions need to be available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year, from anywhere on the globe. Availability also
means being able to use any language and any script for
both generic and country-code domains and email addresses.</div>
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Availability can also apply to domain names sought by
registrants: will domains in new gTLDs be available to the
public, or will they be captured by insiders? That kind of
availability should also be part of the public interest
test for ICANN decisions.</div>
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<b>Integrity</b> of the DNS is vital to registrants and
end-users of the Internet. Registrants rely upon the
integrity of domain name registration to ensure that their
identities are not misrepresented or misappropriated.
E-commerce and Internet financial transactions absolutely
require integrity in resolution of domain names and secure
delivery of encrypted data.</div>
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Internet users depend upon the integrity of domain name
services to provide accurate and authentic results when
they look up a website or send an email. Integrity is
undermined by deceptive practices such as redirecting
users to fraudulent websites or providing false
information about the true owner of a web domain.</div>
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I encourage further discussion on the concept of global
public interest in our CCWG. This term is too important to
leave undefined or let a few individuals define it to fit
their own agenda. If we allow 'public interest' to mean
anything and everything, it will end up meaning nothing at
all.</div>
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<div>Steve DelBianco</div>
<div>Executive Director</div>
<div>NetChoice</div>
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<div>+1.202.420.7482</div>
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<div>On 12/16/14, 11:48 AM, "Bruce Tonkin" <<a
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<div>Hello All,</div>
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<div>The origin of the strategic work on public interest
comes from the strategy panel on Public Responsibility
Framework.</div>
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<div><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/prf-report-15may14-en.pdf">https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/prf-report-15may14-en.pdf</a> </div>
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<div>That panel recommended the following definition:</div>
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<div>"Panel Definitions Submitted to ICANN:</div>
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<div>As an independent, global organization, ICANN is one of
the organizations charged</div>
<div>with responsibility for an increasingly important
shared global resource: The Internet.</div>
<div>As one of the stewards of this resource, ICANN
recognizes it has a responsibility to</div>
<div>protect and promote the global public interest, both
throughout its work, and in</div>
<div>collaboration with other entities. ICANN's public
responsibility permeates all areas of</div>
<div>its work and is at the core of its operations.</div>
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<div>ICANN defines the global public interest in relation to
the Internet as ensuring the</div>
<div>Internet becomes, and continues to be, stable,
inclusive, and accessible across the</div>
<div>globe so that all may enjoy the benefits of a single
and open Internet. In addressing its</div>
<div>public responsibility, ICANN must build trust in the
Internet and its governance</div>
<div>ecosystem."</div>
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<div>This definition though has not been formally adopted.</div>
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<div>Regards,</div>
<div>Bruce Tonkin</div>
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