Requirements for Measurements of the Local Perspective on the Root Server System (R2)

Date IssuedDocumentReference IDCurrent Phase

Requirements for Measurements of the Local Perspective on the Root Server System (R2)RSSAC057Phase 4 | Implement




  1. Phase 1 Receive
  2. Phase 2 Understand
  3. Phase 3 Evaluate
  4. Phase 4 Implement
  5. Phase 5 Close
  6. Closed


Description:

The RSSAC recommends that the ICANN Board identify a person or group to collaborate with the RSSAC Caucus on further development of a data repository as described in Section 5 of this document. The purpose of such collaboration is to make a specific proposals for a data repository, including:

A. Implementation of the data publication mechanism
B. Whether or not access to measurement results should be public or limited due to privacy concerns
C. How to ensure data quality and prevent abuse
D. A proposed database schema and model
E. A proposed data exchange format (e.g., JSON)
F. Cost estimates for the initial development and ongoing operation
G. Identification of groups or parties that could operate the data repository


STATUS UPDATES

DatePhaseTypeStatus Updates

 

Phase 4Phase UpdateICANN sent a letter (https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/olive-to-osborn-13oct23-en.pdf) to the RSSAC regarding this Advice item.

 

Phase 4Phase UpdateThe Board accepted (https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-resolutions-special-meeting-of-the-icann-board-15-05-2023-en) this recommendation on 15 May 2023. Implementation involves collaborating with the RSSAC Caucus on further development of a data repository as described in Section 5 of RSSAC057. ICANN org is in the process of developing an implementation plan to include milestones and anticipated timeline for completion and will share this in the coming months.

 

Phase 4Phase ChangeNow in Phase 4: Implement

 

Phase 3Board UpdateResolved (2023.05.15.01), the Board accepts RSSAC057 Recommendation 2 calling for ICANN org to identify a person or group to collaborate with the RSSAC Caucus on further development of the data repository and produce specific proposals for the data repository, and directs the ICANN Interim President and CEO, or their designee(s) to implement this recommendation. See full resolution at: https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-resolutions-special-meeting-of-the-icann-board-15-05-2023-en.

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateICANN org has completed the feasibility assessment and believes that this recommendation is feasible to be implemented. ICANN org has prepared an Info Paper for the Technical Board Committee that will be presented at the next BTC meeting to brief the BTC members on RSSAC057. Next, ICANN org will prepare a Board Paper recommending the Board to accept the recommendation. ICANN org’s implementation advice is that ICANN org initiates a collaborative discussion with the RSSAC Caucus about developing a data repository as described in Section 5. After those discussions, ICANN org will prepare a proposal to create a data repository that matches the requirements.

 

Phase 3Phase ChangeNow in Phase 3: Evaluate & Consider

 

Phase 2AP FeedbackICANN received confirmation of Understanding from the RSSAC.

 

Phase 2Board UnderstandingICANN understands that this requirement is for ICANN org, or some other party designated by the Board, to have collaborative discussions with the RSSAC Caucus about developing a data repository as described in Section 5. ICANN understands that the expected outcome of these discussions is a proposal to create a data repository that matches the requirements. ICANN believes that this recommendation is feasible.

 

Phase 2Phase UpdateUnderstanding sent to RSSAC for review.

 

Phase 2Phase UpdateNow in Phase 2: Understand.

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice.

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateRSSAC published RSSAC057: Requirements for Measurements of the Local Perspective on the Root Server System Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-057-09sep21-en.pdf.