[lac-discuss-en] Call for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team

Dear all,


The below information might be interest to some.

Regards,

Maritza

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De: alac-announce-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
<alac-announce-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> en nombre de ICANN At-Large 
Staff <staff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Enviado: jueves, 12 de enero de 2017 02:55 a. m.
Para: ALAC Announce
Asunto: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Call for Volunteers for the 
Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team


[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=NQgEVR5T5TUIbnsR9la8zOzhWKwRGyQmKlvbpMg5uPo&e=>
News Alert

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-11-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2017-2D01-2D11-2Den&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=fFC9CWFLi9muJjEgbU9ij4jbkMHd4ncNKuGl01l1B_k&e=>

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Call for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) 
Review Team

11 January 2017

DEADLINE EXTENSION – Applications to be appointed to the Registration Directory 
Service (RDS) Review Team are due on 20 January 2017, 23:59 UTC.

ICANN is seeking volunteers to serve on the second review of Registration 
Directory Service (formerly known as the WHOIS Review). Interested individuals 
are invited to provide the following information, in the 
template[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_rdsapply&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=tvU23n7Sy-dWGNEVyAWdkJjhOOhQwOaPUcuoHwst75M&e=>
 [PDF, 2.66 MB] provided:

  *   A biography, detailing relevant work and/or academic experience, as well 
as subject matter knowledge;
  *   Your motivation for detailing your interest in serving on the Review Team 
and what you will bring to the team;
  *   Specify the Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC) that 
you would like to have consider you for nomination.

Candidates are asked to submit their application materials to 
reviews@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:reviews@xxxxxxxxx> by 20 January 2017, 23:59 UTC.

Note that all applications and supporting materials will be published as they 
are received on the RDS wiki 
page[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pages_viewpage.action-3FpageId-3D63145857&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=cOpggCh6wFjfutFrOfE8MrLTijuM2ULp3c9GP897Y_Y&e=>.

Limited Scope Proposal

Recent discussions among the leadership of the ICANN Supporting Organizations 
and Advisory Committees (SO/AC) and the Board Working Group on Registration 
Directory Service have highlighted concerns with the expected workload and 
community bandwidth in light of all the WHOIS related activities currently 
underway. To address these concerns, and to ensure that the RDS Review is 
conducted efficiently and effectively, the SO/AC leaders are considering a 
proposal to limit the scope and timeline for this review. The current proposal 
would ask that the RDS Review Team limit its review to conducting an 
investigation of the implementation results from the last WHOIS Review Team.

Selection of the Review Team

Under the new 
Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=3S26MtZf3hWbzxWF_cjMMJhkzgpz8gy43Br8r-0HRdQ&e=>,
 each SO/AC will have an opportunity to nominate up to seven applicants to 
serve on the Review Team. An applicant's name will only be presented to the 
SO/AC identified by the applicant for consideration. After SO/AC nomination 
process concludes, all nominations will be provided to the SO/AC Leaders to 
conduct the selection process for the Review Team according to the specified 
expertise and diversity (gender and geographic) requirements from the 
nominations received, the Review Team may contain up to 21 members, plus an 
ICANN Board member (designated by the ICANN Board).

Timeline
Call for volunteers published   28 October 2016
Deadline to apply for Review Team       20 January 2017
Time Commitment

Applicants should be prepared to devote their time to the review process. 
Review Team work is expected to include regular conference calls (some of which 
may not be held during business hours in all time zones), and possibly up to 
three face-to-face meetings, each lasting two to three days.

Under the Limited Scope Proposal, the RDS Review Team may be asked to complete 
its work within six months of its first meeting.

Compensation

RDS Review Team members will not receive compensation from ICANN for their 
service on the team. However, travel, meal and lodging costs for Review Team 
members who participate in Review Team meetings will be reimbursed upon request 
in accordance with ICANN's community travel support 
guidelines[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_news_in-2Dfocus_travel-2Dsupport&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=-FxM0piPWdHWmvheOBtJ-8gqeUVCWoG3nzCE5_UChMU&e=>.

Responsibilities

  *   Participate in creation of charter documents for the Review Team;
  *   Select appropriate performance indicators and benchmarks;
  *   Consider public, community and Board input and incorporate it as 
appropriate in Review Team recommendations;
  *   Determine whether additional data or analysis is needed and participate 
in an ensuing provider selection, if necessary;
  *   Provide timely updates to the community on the status of the Review 
Team's work;
  *   Analyze findings;
  *   Draw conclusions based on findings, develop useful and feasible 
recommendations;
  *   Provide guidance on prioritization of recommendations and definition of 
desired outcomes;
  *   Post the draft report of the Review Team for public review and comment;
  *   Deliver a final Review Team report; and
  *   Designate Review Team members to participate in the implementation 
planning work that follows the delivery of the final Review Team report.

Skills and Experience

To compose a well-balanced Review Team, ICANN seeks members who, in the 
aggregate, possess the following skills and experience:

  *   Prior member of the 1st WHOIS Review Team or was an active contributor to 
its work
  *   Prior member of the Expert Working Group on Registration Directory Service
  *   Familiarity with operation of the Domain Name System (DNS)
  *   Familiarity with WHOIS registrant data collection, compliance, directory 
service (RDDS) management
  *   Familiarity with Translation and Transliteration of WHOIS Contact 
Information
  *   Familiarity with ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with 
Privacy Law
  *   Familiarity with malware and abuse vectors and mitigations, including 
cybercrime
  *   Familiarity with WHOIS Data Retention Waiver Process

Composition of the Review Team, depending on expertise and skills required, 
will aim to achieve:

  *   Diversity in general, with particular attention on:
     *   Geographic diversity; and
     *   Gender diversity.

Desired Attributes

Applicants should possess the following professional and personal attributes:

  *   Multistakeholder community understanding
  *   Team spirit, adaptability, consensus-seeking attitude
  *   Willingness to learn
  *   Readiness to contribute
  *   Capacity to reason objectively, putting aside personal opinions or 
preconceptions
  *   Analytical skills

Methodology, Budget & Support

ICANN will provide the Review Team with a clearly articulated review budget at 
the start. Throughout the review, there will be periodic reporting by the 
Review Team on its progress relative to planned schedule and budget. A clear 
and focused review scope is expected to assist the Review Team with 
prioritizing recommendations in order to optimize finite ICANN resources (time 
and budget).

ICANN organizational support will be made available to the Review Team. Support 
could include assistance with project management; organization of work, 
documents and activities; as well as sharing of tools and best practices for 
conducting an effective review.

English is the working language of the Review Team. Key communications and 
documents will be translated in accordance with the ICANN Language Services 
policies.

Background

Community-led reviews are an important mechanism for furthering ICANN's 
obligations outlined in the new 
Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resources_pages_governance_bylaws-2Den&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=3S26MtZf3hWbzxWF_cjMMJhkzgpz8gy43Br8r-0HRdQ&e=>
 that went into force on 1 October 2016.

  *   Ensuring accountability, transparency and the interests of global 
Internet users;
  *   Preserving security, stability and resiliency of the DNS;
  *   Promoting competition, consumer trust and consumer choice;
  *   Registration Directory Service (WHOIS) policy.

These Specific Reviews replace the reviews that were formerly mandated under 
the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC). The specific objectives for the 
Registration Directory Service (RDS) Review are to review the effectiveness of 
WHOIS, and whether its implementation meets the legitimate needs of law 
enforcement, promoting consumer trust and safeguarding registrant data.

The first WHOIS review concluded in 2012 and was conducted under the AOC. The 
Final 
Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_files_final-2Dreport-2D11may12-2Den.pdf&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=jmur_rw1HGL3SFFk8kdRZ4M-hfdwo4QYxSSseptavtY&e=>
 [PDF, 1.44 MB] from the First Review Team was submitted to the ICANN Board on 
11 May 2012, with Board action to approve the report and recommendations, 
including the implementation 
plan[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system_files_files_implementation-2Daction-2D08nov12-2Den.pdf&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=KmwAx7W-sWYQXWQg8ZSCwOaDKPpxBIMN03LVU8zcv9g&e=>
 [PDF, 119 KB] occurred on 8 November 2012. For more information on the status 
of the implementation activities arising out of the 1st WHOIS Review team, 
please visit the WHOIS Implementation 
Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_display_WHO_WHOIS-2BReview-2BImplementation-2BHome&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=UtSFcWbxKnDLZ203kzSkDws1G0nsRKM8bzg96OXg31E&e=>.

Additional Materials

RDS Call for Volunteers 
presentation[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pages_viewpage.action-3FpageId-3D63145785&d=DgMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=mrDeztziKLa7gZqGADzxcnHA3QXmXYsnChWYBR4NElI&m=yEFrRbtv23vTobow6t3C9Gg-C7Kn062k8x78PvNzV0w&s=W6upRG5WmFDpOhdQSMuUYAtwUylrijmOekDDgFKJqK8&e=>

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Margie Milam or Karen Mulberry at 
reviews@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:reviews@xxxxxxxxx>.



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