Background

This page summarizes and links to several research efforts that the Expert The Expert Working Group (EWG) on next-generation gTLD Registration Directory Services (RDS) needs YOUR help. Please consider sharing your insights on the following research topics.

Background

This page summarizes and links to several research efforts that the EWG is undertook to ensure that its final recommendations were supported by facts and informed by current practices.

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Those who provide or use gTLD domain name registration data are invited to participate in the RDS Risk Survey. This on-going survey is a chance to tell the EWG about the risks and benefits that the Next Generation Registration Directory Service (RDS) might have for YOU. Initial survey results gathered through 15 May, 2014 were used by the EWG to inform its report. This survey is still open to gather broad feedback as input to a future risk assessment. This survey has closed; summary posted below.

• Questionnaire Address for On-Line Participation:
  http://tiny.cc/risk-ewg-survey

• Interactive Webinars:
  Online RDS Workshop (16-17 April 2014)

• Close Date: 15 May 28 July 2014, 23:59 UTC  – Extended indefinitelyUTC

• Summary of Responses
  [English PDF]
  [Español PDF]
  [Français PDF]
  [Русский PDF]
  [中文 PDF]
  [العرب PDF]
  [Português PDF] 

ccTLD WHOIS Data Verification/Validation Questionnaire

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• For More Information: Announcement
• Requirements and Instructions Download:
• RFI [PDF, 395 KB]
• RFI Responses should be Submitted via Email to rfi-response@icann.org 
• Close Date: 7 March 2014, 23:59 UTC
• Summary of Responses [ PDF]

RFI on Registration Directory Service User Accreditation

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