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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Reminder - </span><span lang="EN-US">Please review the proposed questions in the google doc (see
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1ip89qpS6D8bRWyA_rVFeT1ZCVEO3CQwr/edit__;!!PtGJab4!rDRgJNmVexlWJDqHk8kVr6KAlpba34hnQengEgmh3lUhc1dPJ3AUb9TeAKNIqa5xQrrxL6No3A$">
here [docs.google.com]</a>) 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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Marika<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">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 <a href="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ssad-oda-25jan22-en.pdf" title="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ssad-oda-25jan22-en.pdf"><span style="color:black">Operational
Design Assessment</span></a> (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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">We’d like to ask what thoughts
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">the</span><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> small
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">team</span><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> 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?</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">From:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">GNSO-EPDPP2-SmallTeam <gnso-epdpp2-smallteam-bounces@icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings@icann.org><br>
<b>Date: </b>Wednesday, 9 February 2022 at 21:33<br>
<b>To: </b>"gnso-epdpp2-smallteam@icann.org" <gnso-epdpp2-smallteam@icann.org><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[GNSO-EPDPP2-SmallTeam] Proposed next steps & second meeting on Wednesday 16 February at 14.00 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In consultation with Sebastien, we would like to propose scheduling a second meeting of the small team next
<b><u>Wednesday 16 February at 14.00 UTC</u></b>. 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:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0cm" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-US">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;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-US">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. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Please review the proposed questions in the google doc in this light (see
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1ip89qpS6D8bRWyA_rVFeT1ZCVEO3CQwr/edit__;!!PtGJab4!rDRgJNmVexlWJDqHk8kVr6KAlpba34hnQengEgmh3lUhc1dPJ3AUb9TeAKNIqa5xQrrxL6No3A$">
here [docs.google.com]</a>) 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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Please provide your comments / suggestions prior to next week’s meeting so that others have an opportunity to review.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Marika<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">From:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">GNSO-EPDPP2-SmallTeam <gnso-epdpp2-smallteam-bounces@icann.org> on behalf of Marika Konings <marika.konings@icann.org><br>
<b>Date: </b>Tuesday, 8 February 2022 at 14:55<br>
<b>To: </b>"gnso-epdpp2-smallteam@icann.org" <gnso-epdpp2-smallteam@icann.org><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[GNSO-EPDPP2-SmallTeam] Proposed Agenda - EPDP Phase 2 Small Team meeting on Wednesday 9 February at 14.00 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">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:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">Welcome & introductions<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">Review of small team assignment (see
<a href="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">
here</a>) <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">Review of questions for input (see <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1ip89qpS6D8bRWyA_rVFeT1ZCVEO3CQwr/edit__;!!PtGJab4!uvwW3s7Z6ydR3qAayR5bV6sP1NkUZZ1QNRlhKg3yQGmWXtwkpQ2vfkzEQSuw72pymkt9eeh0vA$" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ip89qpS6D8bRWyA_rVFeT1ZCVEO3CQwr/edit
[docs.google.com]</a></span>)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">Discuss proposed timeline:
<o:p></o:p></span>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">Complete team’s input on questions by 24 February<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">Share any clarifying / follow up questions with ICANN org by 25 February<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">Next meeting of small team to review input on questions – Wednesday 2 March<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">Provide GNSO Council with initial update on small team findings by Friday 4 March<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">GNSO Council – ICANN Board meeting at ICANN73 (Tuesday 8 March)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><span lang="EN-US">AOB<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Marika<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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