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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:JA">Macron’s speech at IGF was an indicator of French/Germany/Swiss intent to pursue more multilateral internet
<b>governance</b>, I think, and during our BASIS F2F with German delegation at IGF they confirmed our interpretation. So perhaps not EU, per se.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Bc-gnso <bc-gnso-bounces@icann.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Fares, David<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 12, 2019 4:02 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco@netchoice.org>; comments-strategic-plan-20dec18@icann.org<br>
<b>Cc:</b> BC List <bc-gnso@icann.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [bc-gnso] Business Constituency (BC) comment on Draft ICANN Strategic Plan for FY 2021–25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Thanks, Steve. To which EU issues are we referring when we say the EU wants to have more of a government role of Internet policy. I also wonder if “Internet
policy” is the right phrase, perhaps “internet governance” is more appropriate. Maybe we can also flag the EPDP process here, arguing that resolving both data protection and access for legitimate interests, which GDPR requires, is an existential challenge
for ICANN and its ability to handle legal/policy challenges that intersect with its technical mandate.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> Bc-gnso <<a href="mailto:bc-gnso-bounces@icann.org">bc-gnso-bounces@icann.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Steve DelBianco<br>
<b>Sent:</b> 11 February 2019 22:58<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:comments-strategic-plan-20dec18@icann.org">comments-strategic-plan-20dec18@icann.org</a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> BC List <<a href="mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org">bc-gnso@icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [bc-gnso] Business Constituency (BC) comment on Draft ICANN Strategic Plan for FY 2021–25<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Below (and attached) is the comment of ICANN’s Business Constituency (BC), regarding</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> the
Draft ICANN Strategic Plan for FY 2021 – 25.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The BC welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the draft ICANN Strategic Plan for
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">FY 2021 – 25.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Overall, the BC agrees with the content of the Plan, but notes the following suggestions:.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Regarding the<b> Introduction:</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The BC notes that ICANN is proposing to amend its Vision statement in this next Strategic Plan, therefore it makes sense to acknowledge this somewhere in the Introductory language.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">On the 6<sup>th</sup> paragraph and last sentence, BC recommends that a link reference for the mentioned bylaws be provided.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Question: What constitutes the
<i>global public interest</i>? BC thinks this phrase needs to be defined before it is used.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:57.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As noted most recently in our Jun-2013 comment to Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT-2), here are the principles and process the BC suggests to define the
<i>global public interest</i> for ICANN purposes: </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:78.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The BC has previously recommended a definition for public interest that is limited to the scope of ICANN's mission. Namely, to ensure the availability and integrity of registration
and resolution services. But it is not for the BC or the ATRT to define public interest for ICANN. The definition should be derived through a process that is open to the ICANN community and Internet stakeholders – including a prominent role for representatives
of governments, which often claim to have unique standing to know what is in the public interest of their citizens.</span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The BC notes the <b>Mission</b> of ICANN has not been changed, and supports this decision.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Regarding <b>Strategic Objectives:</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The BC notes that Strategic Objectives result from a diligent outreach and information gathering process, and generally supports objectives that are surfaced with this level of rigor
and diverse input. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To the extent there is implicit priority in how ICANN lists these Strategic Objectives, it stands to reason that #3 should be first because that is in itself ICANN’s main remit. However,
Strategic Goal 3.4 concerning new gTLDs seems tactical and not strategic, and not consistent with the level of import of other points in this section, particularly in light of the weakness of initial new gTLD impacts.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We agree Security is next most important, given the continued abuse of DNS and the resultant lack of trust in, for example, web browsing and email, two globally accessible and pervasive
systems built on DNS. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Improving the effectiveness of the multi-stakeholder model is clearly a priority. ICANN is rightfully developing a reputation for being slow, combative, and less transparent. Decisions
and process in the EPDP are just the latest examples in this regard.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As to geopolitical issues, ICANN appears at risk of being marginalized by governments and organizations that wish to increase their influence over internet policy, as evidenced by
policies originating out of the EU, China, and Russia. If ICANN truly wants to be a ‘Champion’ of the open internet it surely needs to retain or regain its footing on the global stage.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Notwithstanding the opening paragraph in this section, stating a Strategic Objective of financial sustainability incurs moral hazard. One can achieve financial stability by increasing
revenue or operating more efficiently. But only the latter involves the true discipline ICANN needs, based on observing spending trends over the 5 years of the prior (current) Strategic Plan. This Objective should be re-worded to reflect only Goal 5.2, and
possibly 5.3. To this extent, the BC welcomes the ‘Operating Plan’ which the document states is forthcoming.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This comment was drafted by Jimson Olufuye, Tim Chen, and Steve DelBianco.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">It was approved in accord with our charter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">--</span><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Steve DelBianco</span><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Vice Chair for Policy Coordination</span><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">ICANN Business Constituency (BC) </span><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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