[CCT-IA] FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] CCT Board Caucus Group to CCT-RT Implementation Shepherds

Jonathan Zuck JZuck at innovatorsnetwork.org
Tue Sep 15 20:21:30 UTC 2020


Thank you for your question on our expectations regarding the data collection referenced in Recommendation 13, Part 4 of the Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team Final Recommendations.  This Recommendation directed an assessment of “the costs and benefits of registration restrictions to contracted parties and the public (to include impacts on competition and consumer choice).”  For context, our rationale noted the following:

•        the public expects top restrictions about who can purchase certain domain names;

•        the public trusts that these restrictions will be enforced;

•        the presence of such restrictions contributes to consumer trust;

•        “Statistical Analysis of DNS Abuse in gTLDs” study indicated that DNS Security Abuse levels correlate with

strict registration policies, with bad actors preferring register domains with no registration restrictions.
We observed that it would be important to obtain information on the costs of registration restrictions on the relevant parties so that benefits (in terms of increased trust and decreased DNS abuse) can be weighed against costs (including increased resources needed to implement such restrictions and financial costs) and any restrictions on competition.
Your question asks what we mean by “costs and benefits” and notes that this calls for qualitative rather than quantitative data.  First, we intend our use of the phrase costs and benefits to be consistent with its general plain language usage.  Second, in terms of costs, we note in our Final Report that Registries and Registrars may incur additional costs and expend additional resources in implementing and enforcing registration restrictions. This data can be measured and is indeed quantitative (hence we disagree with the premise of your question).  In terms of benefits, our Final Report notes a range of potential benefits, including  increased consumer trust in the domain name system and decreased DNS Abuse.  We also note that restrictions for certain highly regulated domains may lead to benefits that are specific to those industries (e.g. increased use of online pharmacies and banks).  Unlike costs, this information may be more qualitative, though DNS abuse levels may be correlated to domains with registration restrictions.  The goal would be to provide guidance to inform future policy decisions regarding new gTLDs, especially as they relate to the issue of whether restrictions should be encouraged or included within the standard provisions included in ICANN new gTLD contracts.
We hope this information is helpful.
Jonathan
Chair Emeritus
CCT Review Team


From: Alice Jansen <alice.jansen at icann.org>
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2020 12:40 PM
To: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck at innovatorsnetwork.org>
Cc: Taylor, David via CCT-IA <cct-ia at icann.org>
Subject: Re: [CCT-IA] FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] CCT Board Caucus Group to CCT-RT Implementation Shepherds

Hi Jonathan, Hi all,

In consideration of your concerns, would you be able to provide a clarification on Recommendation 13 (Part 4) - see below – by 18 September?

“We recall the set of questions ICANN org circulated to the CCT-RT Implementation Shepherds in June 2019 and would like to reiterate the question on recommendation 13 for further clarification. Specifically, we would appreciate clarification regarding part 4 of the recommendation. We note that implementation of part 4 entails commissioning a study on the costs and benefits of registration restrictions on contracted parties and the public. We also note that this section of the recommendation is focused on qualitative research and analysis rather than quantitative data collection. Can the Implementation Shepherds provide clarity on what the CCT-RT meant by costs and benefits within the context of this recommendation? Additionally, can the Implementation Shepherds provide clarity on the expected outcome of such a study?”

Thanks!
Best regards
Alice

From: CCT-IA <cct-ia-bounces at icann.org<mailto:cct-ia-bounces at icann.org>> on behalf of Jonathan Zuck <JZuck at innovatorsnetwork.org<mailto:JZuck at innovatorsnetwork.org>>
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2020 at 22:13
To: Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels at gmail.com<mailto:carlton.samuels at gmail.com>>
Cc: "Taylor, David via CCT-IA" <cct-ia at icann.org<mailto:cct-ia at icann.org>>
Subject: Re: [CCT-IA] FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] CCT Board Caucus Group to CCT-RT Implementation Shepherds

At SOME point we might want to convene on Zoom or something to discuss the blog post about where all these recommendations stand since it’s mostly placation.

From: Carlton Samuels <carlton.samuels at gmail.com<mailto:carlton.samuels at gmail.com>>
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 4:02 PM
To: Jonathan Zuck <JZuck at innovatorsnetwork.org<mailto:JZuck at innovatorsnetwork.org>>
Cc: "Taylor, David via CCT-IA" <CCT-IA at icann.org<mailto:CCT-IA at icann.org>>
Subject: Re: [CCT-IA] FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] CCT Board Caucus Group to CCT-RT Implementation Shepherds

Before you schedule the call, maybe we do just as well if we just "round robin" an answer?

Carlton

On Thu, 10 Sep 2020, 10:31 am Jonathan Zuck, <JZuck at innovatorsnetwork.org<mailto:JZuck at innovatorsnetwork.org>> wrote:
You folks want to try and schedule a call to discuss this? I’m sorry this is dragging out. I might be able to handle it alone but I’m sure our response would be better if we put our heads together.
Jonathan


From: CCT-IA <cct-ia-bounces at icann.org<mailto:cct-ia-bounces at icann.org>> on behalf of Alice Jansen <alice.jansen at icann.org<mailto:alice.jansen at icann.org>>
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 11:29 AM
To: "Taylor, David via CCT-IA" <cct-ia at icann.org<mailto:cct-ia at icann.org>>
Subject: [CCT-IA] FW: [CORRESPONDENCE] CCT Board Caucus Group to CCT-RT Implementation Shepherds

Hi All,
I hope this message finds you well.
I just wanted to kindly remind you of the update and request Board ops emailed you on 29 August. Any clarification on rec. 13 part 4 that you could provide by tomorrow would be welcome.
Thanks!
Best regards
Alice

From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit at icann.org<mailto:wendy.profit at icann.org>>
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2020 at 00:14
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Subject: [CORRESPONDENCE] CCT Board Caucus Group to CCT-RT Implementation Shepherds

Dear CCT-RT Implementation Shepherds,

Please find the attached letter on behalf of the CCT Board Caucus Group providing an update on the progress in addressing pending recommendations.

Thank you and best regards,

Wendy Profit
ICANN
Board Operations Senior Manager
12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90094


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