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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Please share your thoughts and insights with me,</font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">Many thanks to Ed Morris for his advice and assistance</font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">I have much to learn, and I will appreciate any advice </font></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style='color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-family: "Helvetica"; font-size: medium;'><b>Subject: </b></span><span style='font-family: "Helvetica"; font-size: medium;'><b>[liaison6c] Explore the Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model</b><br>
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<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style='color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-family: "Helvetica"; font-size: medium;'><b>Date: </b></span><span style='font-family: "Helvetica"; font-size: medium;'>June 26, 2013 3:19:07 AM PDT<br>
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<h1 style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explore the Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model</span></h1>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="date-display-single"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">24 June 2013</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><em><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">ICANN has embarked on an effort to reinvent today's WHOIS system. Be part of the solution and join the discussion...online and at ICANN's Durban meeting.</span></b></em><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></div>
<h2 style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 6pt;'><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: rgb(250, 210, 40);">Share Your Thoughts</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></h2>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">There are different ways to share your perspective with us:</span></div>
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide your input through our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">online questionaire</span></strong></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24jun13-en.htm"><span lang="EN-US">webinar</span></a></span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on Monday, 8 July at 15:00-16:30 UTC</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">consultation in Durban</span></strong></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on Monday, 15 July</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Submit comments by email:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" removedlink__764539609__href="mailto:input-to-ewg@icann.org"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">input-to-ewg@icann.org</span></strong></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></li></ul>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG), we have proposed a paradigm shift – a new system in which gTLD registration data is collected, validated and disclosed for permissible purposes only, with some data elements being accessible only to authenticated requestors that are then held accountable for appropriate use. Our objective is to reexamine and define the purpose of collecting and maintaining gTLD directory data, consider how to safeguard the data, and propose a next generation solution that will better serve the needs of the global Internet community.</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/ards-model-950x600-24jun13-en.png"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none;"><img width="1187" height="750" id="Image_x0020_1" alt="Aggregated RDS Model" src="cid:image003.png@01CE7267.0BB71970" border="0"></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report-24jun13-en.pdf"><span lang="EN-US">Initial Report</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>[PDF, 1.7 MB], we identify the design features and principles that we think are essential in this new system, and a proposed Model for the next generation data directory services to replace WHOIS.</span></div>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Help shape this paradigm shift by sharing your reaction to our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report-24jun13-en.pdf"><span lang="EN-US">recommendations</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>[PDF, 1.7 MB] and answering the questions<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">linked below (click on "Share Your Thoughts")</span></strong>. Did we meet our objective? Do the recommendations address your concerns? How can we make them better?</span></div>
<h2 style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm;'><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: rgb(250, 210, 40);">Share Your Thoughts</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></h2>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">There are different ways to share your perspective with us:</span></div>
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide your input through our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13-en.htm"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">online questionaire</span></strong></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24jun13-en.htm"><span lang="EN-US">webinar</span></a></span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on Monday, 8 July at 15:00-16:30 UTC</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">: we will walk you through our proposal and invite you to share your views and input.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">consultation in Durban</span></strong></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on Monday, 15 July: we will present the outcome of our work and open the floor for any questions or feedback you may have. A recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting;</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Submit comments by email:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" removedlink__764539609__href="mailto:input-to-ewg@icann.org"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">input-to-ewg@icann.org</span></strong></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></li></ul>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All input received by<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">August 12</span></strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>will be carefully considered as we finalize our recommendations and bring our work to a conclusion. To help focus your attention, we request your feedback on a set of questions, although you are free to comment on any aspect of the Initial Report.</span></div>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sincerely,</span></div>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Members of the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services"><span lang="EN-US">Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG)</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></div>
<h3 style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">More Information</span></h3>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Our work stems from the Board's<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-08nov12-en.htm"><span lang="EN-US">directive</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to redefine the purpose and provision of gTLD registration data, while balancing data accuracy and access issues with safeguards for protecting data. We considered the important community work done over the last decade by the GNSO, the SSAC, the WHOIS Review Team, the GAC and others. Our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" removedlink__764539609__href="https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-report-24jun13-en.pdf"><span lang="EN-US">Initial Report</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>[PDF, 1.7 MB] reflects our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">consensus view</span></strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>of the design principles and features needed for a new system. Our proposed Model highlights how these design principles and features could be fulfilled in the ICANN domain ecosystem.</span></div>
<h3 style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What's Next?</span></h3>
<div style='font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm;'><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We will consider your input and present a final report containing our recommended design principles, features, and suggested Model to ICANN's CEO and Board when our work is concluded. This output will feed into a Board-initiated GNSO policy development process to serve as a foundation for the GNSO's creation of new consensus policy, and contractual negotiations, as appropriate.</span></div>
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