<html><body><span style="font-family:Arial; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>Team;</div><div><br></div><div>Per our discussion on the previous call, I was tasked to provide draft langauge for a "statement" in our report regarding Data Validation. Below is my first stab at this assignment. I recommend this become part of the introduction / background to our Data Accuracy chapter.</div><div><br></div><div>We can discuss / refine during today's call.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks--</div><div><br></div><div>J.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><i>The Review Team notes that discussions of WHOIS data often include recommendations for WHOIS data "validation" or data "verification." The team notes that the focus of its recommendations is that ICANN work to improve the accuracy of WHOIS data, and that WHOIS validation or verification would be one possible means to achieve this objective. Currently, there are a number of ongoing efforts in this area, including a potential Policy Development Process (PDP) and direct negotiations with Registrars on revisions to the RAA. The Review Team therefore acknowledges these efforts and encourages ICANN Staff to continue this work while ensuring that all segments of the Community are involved in this process.</i></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></span></body></html>