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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=FR link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm">https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Explore the Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span class=date-display-single><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>24 June 2013</span></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><em><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>ICANN has embarked on an effort to reinvent today's WHOIS system. Be part of the solution and join the discussion...online and at ICANN's Durban meeting.</span></b></em><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm"><span lang=EN-US style='background:#FAD228'>Share Your Thoughts</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There are different ways to share your perspective with us:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Provide your input through our </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm"><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>online questionaire</span></strong></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24jun13-en.htm"><span lang=EN-US>webinar</span></a></span></strong><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> on Monday, 8 July at 15:00-16:30 UTC</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627"><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>consultation in Durban</span></strong></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> on Monday, 15 July<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Submit comments by email: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:input-to-ewg@icann.org"><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>input-to-ewg@icann.org</span></strong></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>As the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG), we have proposed a paradigm shift – a new system in which gTLD registration data is collected, validated and disclosed for permissible purposes only, with some data elements being accessible only to authenticated requestors that are then held accountable for appropriate use. Our objective is to reexamine and define the purpose of collecting and maintaining gTLD directory data, consider how to safeguard the data, and propose a next generation solution that will better serve the needs of the global Internet community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/ards-model-950x600-24jun13-en.png"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue;mso-fareast-language:FR;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=1187 height=750 id="Image_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.png@01CE7267.0BB71970" alt="Aggregated RDS Model"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In our </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report-24jun13-en.pdf"><span lang=EN-US>Initial Report</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> [PDF, 1.7 MB], we identify the design features and principles that we think are essential in this new system, and a proposed Model for the next generation data directory services to replace WHOIS. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Help shape this paradigm shift by sharing your reaction to our </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report-24jun13-en.pdf"><span lang=EN-US>recommendations</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> [PDF, 1.7 MB] and answering the questions <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>linked below (click on "Share Your Thoughts")</span></strong>. Did we meet our objective? Do the recommendations address your concerns? How can we make them better?<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm"><span lang=EN-US style='background:#FAD228'>Share Your Thoughts</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There are different ways to share your perspective with us:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Provide your input through our </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm"><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>online questionaire</span></strong></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24jun13-en.htm"><span lang=EN-US>webinar</span></a></span></strong><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> on Monday, 8 July at 15:00-16:30 UTC</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: we will walk you through our proposal and invite you to share your views and input.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627"><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>consultation in Durban</span></strong></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> on Monday, 15 July: we will present the outcome of our work and open the floor for any questions or feedback you may have. A recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Submit comments by email: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:input-to-ewg@icann.org"><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>input-to-ewg@icann.org</span></strong></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>All input received by <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>August 12</span></strong> will be carefully considered as we finalize our recommendations and bring our work to a conclusion. To help focus your attention, we request your feedback on a set of questions, although you are free to comment on any aspect of the Initial Report.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Members of the </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services"><span lang=EN-US>Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG)</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>More Information<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Our work stems from the Board's </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-08nov12-en.htm"><span lang=EN-US>directive</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> to redefine the purpose and provision of gTLD registration data, while balancing data accuracy and access issues with safeguards for protecting data. We considered the important community work done over the last decade by the GNSO, the SSAC, the WHOIS Review Team, the GAC and others. Our </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report-24jun13-en.pdf"><span lang=EN-US>Initial Report</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> [PDF, 1.7 MB] reflects our <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>consensus view</span></strong> of the design principles and features needed for a new system. Our proposed Model highlights how these design principles and features could be fulfilled in the ICANN domain ecosystem.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What's Next?<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We will consider your input and present a final report containing our recommended design principles, features, and suggested Model to ICANN's CEO and Board when our work is concluded. This output will feed into a Board-initiated GNSO policy development process to serve as a foundation for the GNSO's creation of new consensus policy, and contractual negotiations, as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:FR'>Glen de Saint Géry <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:FR'>GNSO Secretariat <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:FR'>gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:FR'>http://gnso.icann.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>