[GNSO-EPDPP2-SmallTeam] Action item reminder & Question from ICANN Org

Mon Feb 14 18:15:57 UTC 2022

Dear All,

Reminder - Please review the proposed questions in the google doc (see here [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1ip89qpS6D8bRWyA_rVFeT1ZCVEO3CQwr/edit__;!!PtGJab4!rDRgJNmVexlWJDqHk8kVr6KAlpba34hnQengEgmh3lUhc1dPJ3AUb9TeAKNIqa5xQrrxL6No3A$>) and provide your input on the proposed questions. Feel free to suggest either edits or alternative questions that you think will assist the small team in getting to the responses to items 1) and 2) above. We would like to encourage you to start your review of the ODA, if you have not done so yet, and start working on any clarifying questions you may have as that seems to be the starting point, regardless of the ultimate form of the questions.

In addition, ICANN org would like to ask the small team input about a separate question that you can find hereunder. Please feel free to share your input either on the list or off-list and we’ll make sure it gets shared with our colleagues that are dealing with the study.

Best regards,

Marika

The potential number of users and the volume of non-public gTLD registration data disclosure requests for the proposed SSAD is difficult to measure. Through the SSAD ODP project, ICANN org issued two surveys to better understand the demand. The results are documented in Appendices 3-5 of the published Operational Design Assessment<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ssad-oda-25jan22-en.pdf> (ODA). The org made some assumptions based on the results of surveys and other available data, and it was clear to us that further analysis would be helpful for further discussions about the SSAD and for understanding how registration data is used more broadly.

ICANN org sought to engage with a market researcher to better understand the global demand for an SSAD. The research is aimed to gain more data around 1) the expected volume of the requests, 2) the number of SSAD users, and 3) such users’ price sensitivity. The ODP Project team contacted 11 reputable firms to solicit proposals for this work. Due to the challenging scope of the work, some firms turned down the work, while others submitted proposals that would not adequately answer the questions posed. Given the need to complete its assessment, ICANN org decided to conduct this research outside the scope of the ODP, recognizing that there was still value in commissioning this research.

ICANN org has identified a firm for this work and is in contract negotiation. The firm would first interview geographically diverse professionals from relevant industry groups. Based on the interviews, they then would target a wider survey of individuals representing those groups and regions to focus on the three key areas described above. This work is expected to take no more than 2 months to complete once started.

However, the firm will not allow ICANN to disclose its name when the study is completed and ready to be published. As an organization committed to transparency, ICANN faces a challenging situation as it wants to provide the community with the data it needs and wants the community to be assured that the data comes from a reputable firm.

We’d like to ask what thoughts the small team studying the ODA may have on this matter. Does the group have concerns regarding reviewing data from an unknown firm and without the ability to discuss the research with the researchers?

From: GNSO-EPDPP2-SmallTeam <gnso-epdpp2-smallteam-bounces at icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings at icann.org>
Date: Wednesday, 9 February 2022 at 21:33
To: "gnso-epdpp2-smallteam at icann.org" <gnso-epdpp2-smallteam at icann.org>
Subject: [GNSO-EPDPP2-SmallTeam] Proposed next steps & second meeting on Wednesday 16 February at 14.00 UTC

Dear All,

In consultation with Sebastien, we would like to propose scheduling a second meeting of the small team next Wednesday 16 February at 14.00 UTC. This would allow the group some additional time to consider the proposed questions and provide your input on whether different questions and / or edits to the proposed questions should be considered. As discussed, the assignment of the small team is two-fold:

  1.  Provide the Council with input on whether the ODA has correctly interpreted the intent of the SSAD recommendations and/or whether any aspects has been overlooked in the ODA that the Board should factor into its consideration of the recommendations;
  2.  Provide the Council with input on the concerns identified by the ICANN Board (e.g. does the small team concur with these concerns, are there other concerns) and possible options for addressing these concerns.

Please review the proposed questions in the google doc in this light (see here [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1ip89qpS6D8bRWyA_rVFeT1ZCVEO3CQwr/edit__;!!PtGJab4!rDRgJNmVexlWJDqHk8kVr6KAlpba34hnQengEgmh3lUhc1dPJ3AUb9TeAKNIqa5xQrrxL6No3A$>) and provide your input on the proposed questions. Feel free to suggest either edits or alternative questions that you think will assist the small team in getting to the responses to items 1) and 2) above. We would like to encourage you to start your review of the ODA, if you have not done so yet, and start working on any clarifying questions you may have as that seems to be the starting point, regardless of the ultimate form of the questions.

Please provide your comments / suggestions prior to next week’s meeting so that others have an opportunity to review.

Best regards,

Marika

From: GNSO-EPDPP2-SmallTeam <gnso-epdpp2-smallteam-bounces at icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings at icann.org>
Date: Tuesday, 8 February 2022 at 14:55
To: "gnso-epdpp2-smallteam at icann.org" <gnso-epdpp2-smallteam at icann.org>
Subject: [GNSO-EPDPP2-SmallTeam] Proposed Agenda - EPDP Phase 2 Small Team meeting on Wednesday 9 February at 14.00 UTC

Dear All,

Thank you for volunteering for the EPDP Phase 2 small team. In preparation for the first meeting which is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 9 February at 14.00 UTC, please find hereby the proposed agenda:

  1.  Welcome & introductions
  2.  Review of small team assignment (see here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/178587048/Small%20Team%20Assignment%20-%20Phase%202%20SSAD%20ODP%20-%2031%20January%202022.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1643648918000&api=v2>)
  3.  Review of questions for input (see https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ip89qpS6D8bRWyA_rVFeT1ZCVEO3CQwr/edit [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1ip89qpS6D8bRWyA_rVFeT1ZCVEO3CQwr/edit__;!!PtGJab4!uvwW3s7Z6ydR3qAayR5bV6sP1NkUZZ1QNRlhKg3yQGmWXtwkpQ2vfkzEQSuw72pymkt9eeh0vA$>)
  4.  Discuss proposed timeline:
     *   Complete team’s input on questions by 24 February
     *   Share any clarifying / follow up questions with ICANN org by 25 February
     *   Next meeting of small team to review input on questions – Wednesday 2 March
     *   Provide GNSO Council with initial update on small team findings by Friday 4 March
     *   GNSO Council – ICANN Board meeting at ICANN73 (Tuesday 8 March)
     *   GNSO Council meeting to consider small team findings & conversation with the ICANN Board. GNSO Council to indicate expectations in relation to potential further work by small team.
  5.  AOB

Best regards,

Marika
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