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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">In view of various posts that have noted the possible need for additional data in some important discussion areas, staff hopes the following notes – on existing data on extending either the Claims Service
 or “exact match” test, and on the GNSO process for requesting data and metrics – are helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><![endif]><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Extending Claims or Exact Match<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Analysis Group’s revised report on the TMCH notes the need to consider the tradeoffs that may need to be made among various stakeholder groups in making policy decisions on these topics. The report emphasizes
 that limitations of the data used for the report meant the Analysis Group could not reach definitive conclusions on a possible deterrent effect, or perform a cost-benefit analysis.
<b><i>Will it be helpful for the Working Group (or a relevant Sub Team) to try to identify whether, and how, the data gap can be filled for these topics of ongoing discussion?</i></b> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><![endif]><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Process for Submitting Data Request to the GNSO Council or ICANN<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">In 2016, the GNSO Council approved the recommendations of its Working Group on Data &amp; Metrics for Policy Making, with the result that there is now a process in place by which active Working Groups can formally
 request that the GNSO Council or ICANN approve data acquisition (other than via the informal processes used to date). This may be especially useful in instances where it is necessary to obtain data through professional assistance and third party sources (but
 which carry a potential budgetary and resource impact).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The process requires that the group:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Provide a detailed problem statement<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Identify a set of requirements to determine the scope of the exercise<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Identify potential sources (internal and external)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Make an estimate regarding the resources required such as scope, people, access to data, complexity of requirements, sources, and possible budget implications (see Section 4.5, pages 14-15 of the
 GNSO Working Group Guidelines: <a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-01sep16-en.pdf">
https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-01sep16-en.pdf</a>; the process is also visually depicted here:
<a href="https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/dmpm-metrics-request-framework-20jan16-en.pdf">
https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/dmpm-metrics-request-framework-20jan16-en.pdf</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Is this something the group thinks is or may be necessary in view of ongoing discussions?<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thanks and cheers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
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