2024-07-16 Transfer Policy Review PDP WG Call

Notes/ Action Items

AI: WG to complete Homework 3 (Group 2 Recs/Impact, Annex 4, Annexes 8-10) before next WG call (23^rd July): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wlJmb8P6kCtO2DSzr35TvS2zS21tR56-Ol9_ILVOkCo/edit?usp=sharing [docs.google.com]

1. Welcome and Chair Updates
   1. The meeting commenced with welcome remarks and updates from the chair. Discussion ensued regarding Group 1B recommendations, highlighting the need for extensive review due to substantial discussion and various viewpoints among participants.
   2. RrSG conducted an informal poll was regarding the handling of TAC in registrar systems. Scenario A involved validation of auth info codes before proceeding with transfers, favoured by 23 respondents. Scenario B, where codes are accepted as provided without validation, was favoured by 17 respondents. It was noted that some registrars employ a mixed approach depending on registry implementation.
2. Review Initial Report – Group 1(b) Homework [docs.google.com]
   1. The group reviewed the homework assignment concerning Group 1B recommendations, specifically focusing on change of registrant data. No "cannot live with" items were identified, except for one entry related to Group 2 recommendations, which was discussed separately.
   2. Concerns were raised regarding the clarity of fee allocation recommendations for full portfolio transfers. The group agreed to draft implementation guidance to specify that fees should be apportioned based on the number of domain names transferred per registry, ensuring clarity and consistency in application.
   3. Feedback was invited on the proposed draft implementation guidance to address any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
   4. Additional concerns from Group 1A recommendations were discussed, where support staff proposed language adjustments to clarify the authoritative nature of policy recommendation texts.
   5. WG members provided minor editorial suggestions, including standardizing capitalizations for consistency across the document.
   6. The discussion concluded with agreement to incorporate suggested changes and finalize the report accordingly.
3. Introduce Group 2 section homework

AI: WG to complete Homework 3 (Group 2 Recs/Impact, Annex 4, Annexes 8-10) before next WG call (23^rd July): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wlJmb8P6kCtO2DSzr35TvS2zS21tR56-Ol9_ILVOkCo/edit?usp=sharing [docs.google.com]

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