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• Maureen gave an overview of the meetings during the week
• JZ encouraged all members to join in the DNS abuse session
• JZ gave a high level overview of the talking point, namely : DNS, PIR, Subsequent procedure, PICs, EPDP, Reviews
• DNS abuse: one of the 2 most significant points for the year as it is the #1 for internet end users. Any new round must wait for a policy on DNS abuse.
• in 2012 At-Large was vocal about ICANN not being ready to launch a new round. Specific recommendations include thresholds for TLDs, holistic tools for compliance, more research on machine learning to predict DNS abuse, increase friction for bulk registration, decrease friction for access to registrant data. 
• PIR : there should be revisions to the contract to guarantee the use of such a reputable domain, PICs are recommended. Board members selection should be revised so as to include reserved board seats for representatives of nonprofits. Focus on Individual registrants and nonprofits should be enshrined to maintain public credibility of the domain.
•  Marita mentioned "structural changes" as they were mentioned in the earlier session.
• JZ mentioned the change in legal structure of PIR changing to for-profit company. There is an open public comment being run by PIR.
• B-corp status is a topic to be analyzed so that At-Large can comment it, we should make sure in the CCWGCPWG. 
• Joanna pointed out that these are talking points and the CCWG welcomes ideas to be discussed via mailing list and weekly calls, all are welcome to join the CCWG calls.
• Subsequent procedures: relates to new rounds. At-Large position is there is no need to have a new round, DNS mitigation reform should happen first. Community priority evaluation, more work to be done on how to handle geonames.
• PICs are part of contracts ICANN signs with Registries to put out a new TLD. Reform is needed on how these PICs are managed to be effective, both voluntary and mandatory. Enforcement has been insufficient. Pathway to enforcement is needed.  ALAC should be pre-authorized to bring a PIC DRP, reforms are needed.
• EPDP- support automation whenever possible. supports recommendations SSRT and CCTRT.

Action Items 

•  With regards to the change in legal structure of PIR changing to for-profit company, the CCWG CPWG should analyze the "B-corp status" proposal as a topic,  so that At-Large can comment on this aspect. The topic will be discussed within the CCWGCPWG. Evin Erdogdu

At-Large Policy Session: DNS Abuse: An At-Large Call to Action - EE

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• Mason Cole (GNSO) also requested increased collaboration between GNSO and ALAC/At-Large on DNS Abuse.
• Jonathan Zuck moderated a quiz session for all participants.

Action Items

•  Add DNS Abuse to ICANN Learn courses being developed for At-Large: Joanna Kulesza commented this is in progress; can be incorporated in ICANN Learn as well as additional resources across the community, with RALO collaboration via the CBWG.

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Jamie & James: This is under GAC safeguards, so it is not really possible.

Action Items

•  Jaime Hedlund to follow up some cases offline.

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Members of the At-Large end user community within ICANN, as well as a total of 185 participants from around the world, asked questions and shared their feedback on the topic during the well-attended virtual meeting.

Action Items

•  The At-Large community will continue to discuss DoT and DoH via its technical and policy working groups, including the At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG).
•  Evin Erdogdu - SSAC paper to be published and distributed to relevant At-Large mailing list(s).
•  Evin Erdogdu to circulate SSAC slide deck to ALAC/CPWG: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tT3S5ppZ7AJTC_Mo-XpJZJ8P9EBuloDnk1RBtqxt74A/edit#slide=id.g7e6fce402e_0_4

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177 participants at peak.

Action Items

•  Jonathan Zuck/ Maureen Hilyard/ Evin Erdogduto finalize ALAC responses to ICANN Board understanding of the ALAC Advice on DNS Abuse as an outcome of ICANN67 Virtual Meeting.

Joint ALAC & GAC

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Meeting - SV 

Notes

Maureen expressed appreciation to the GAC members for this meeting.

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GAC and ALAC inter-sessional calls are contributing to build capacities. Manal pointed out that significant progress has been made.AI:

•  GAC/ALAC to continue discussions on SubPro inter-sessionally and through email.

EPDP

Hadia presented 5 topics of interest, on GDPR pointed out that we are over complying with GDPR requirements, pointed out a Hybrid model is a good solution, pointed out that automation is also a good approach, urgent SSAD requests, accuracy of GTLD registration data; distinction between legal and natural persons.

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JK: Welcomed participants and noted this session was a part of the capacity building activities. Aim is to develop a contemporary policy narrative on the topic of cybersecurity and geopolitics.  Reviewed specific issues of session: What is meant by internet fragmentation; Does internet fragmentation only apply to content or beyond? ; How is ICANN's DNS Abuse linked to cybercrime? Role of DoH/DoT; Role of individual Internet users; Board's views. 

LS: Noted ICANN Strategic Plan has a key mission of providing a single, interoperable internet. To achieve the strategic mission.    Two Goals: :

1) to identify and address global challenges by further developing early warning systems; We are aware we are not isolated and rely on the community to try to identify the strengths and challenges. Thus, individual internet end users are key. We need to work together to identify the challenges and common lines of outcomes.

Target Outcomes: a) Common awareness /education re early warning systems. Need to engage with all community members. b) CCWG was transformed into an engagement group and their discussions are essential. 4) Early identification - here individual internet users are essential. 

2) Build alliances and raise awareness - this will mitigate the risks. Target outcomes: a. Engaged and ICANN a trusted player b. ICANN playing an important player with governments

Risks: LS noted the possible risks of lack of information. 

LS encouraged all of the community to continue discussing geopolitical issues. 

Jim Pendergast's asked:  I continue to hear about the ICANN legislative and regulatory monitoring program but I have not seen it manifest itself in a formal way. Is here a program already in place? or is it still in development? I ask because when we discussed this a year ago in Kobe during the CCEG on IG session, there was envisioned a role for that group and as a member, I haven't seen anything about it yet. Thanks

GM responded to his question  - It is up to the community. Pointed to VM's paper on ICANN's activities with governments. Noted example of India. However, agreed with JP that would be good to have a more formal process in ICANN. 

VM - Noted that his paper is an historical review of ICANN's activities and the UN's activities with reference to cybersecurity. The UN is very different from the GAC. GAC members are normally from the ICT ministries rather than foreign ministries. Thus, ICANN org need to do a lot of outreach and engagement to the capitals in the foreign ministries who participate in UN agencies.  We try to bring the factual info to them and respond to questions. Most concrete with regards to the paper, Open-ended WG; CC Group of Governmental Experts and Open-Ended Committee of Experts. 

MM - in his study, found that most people didn't know what internet fragmentation was. Discussed possible examples of internet fragmentation. Definition is a misalignment of physical borders and the internet. Noted different of alignment of the internet. Covered the constraints on alignment - global scope of internet; economic efficiency and jurisdictional paradox. Provided example of how community/ICANN worked together against concerns in the US government of the transition of ICANN away from the US government. 

Questions:

How about alternate roots - to MM: 

MM: A good example of how the internet relies on the network externality. The ICANN network is trusted , so unlikely any new root will be a new root. Russia is creating a back up system for the DNS. 

ALAC/GAC collaboration - but what is danger of collaboration when it comes to geopolitics? - MM

MM - A fear here is that the ALAC may be co-opted by the GAC. Both the ALAC and GAC have no direct input into policy development, so they work together. 

IX and control/policies. - MM 

PF - Discussed security issues, IT security and cybersecurity definitions. Cyber security is when there is antagonist intent; Discussed lasagna vs pipes. DNNS vs https and encryption. Cross-border jurisdictions are challenging. Hopefully, greater alignment among jurisdictions will be the useful. 

Questions:

How far does the proposal for popular sovereignty align with the concept of global commons in international law , or a common heritage principle? Do you see potential for framing it through these or similar principles under international law? 

PF - International law is difficult, would like to see more collaboration between national jurisdictions. 

Do you see the increase in IX traffic due to remote workers? 

PF - Sees the internet at the same level as water and electricity. 

Role of ICANN holds in digital forensics; capacity building. 

PF - Pointed out why attribution is important as it determines who will need to deal with it. 

How should a national entity deal with the need to block content - or can it - once DoH/DoT is in place?

PF - Need to look at whether the same tools can do the blocking and whether the same jurisdictions are responsible. PF questioned whether enough is being done. 

JK summary - Thanked the panelists, staff,, etc. Looked forward that this theme is picked up within the ICANN community. 

Participants: 260

Thursday, 12 March 2020

At-Large ICANN67 Wrap Up - EE/AE

Notes 

Maureen introduced the session, Jonathan, Holly and Joanna provided a summary of their respective policy sessions during ICANN67. Jonathan and Joanna provided an update on the At-Large Policy Platform, including Q&A from the community.

Maarten Botterman provided an update of the Virtual ICANN67 Meeting, noting the attention on ICANN hosting the first virtual meeting. High participation in the sessions via Zoom, including active chat rooms. Was curious to hear ALAC/At-Large perspective.

Jonathan Zuck noted with thanks the Board's foresight, and acknowledged the initial response from the ICANN community was abusive towards the Board, and noted language participation.

Alan Greenberg echoed, saying that the ALAC / At-Large perspective that ICANN67 was tremendously successful. Noted that going forward, "how to cover the things we could not do".

Göran noted that ICANN Meetings (F2F) are integral to ICANN's DNA.

Sebastien noted that the Virtual Meeting format helped to make productive sessions, was encouraging of the virtual sessions as they were productive.

Göran noted the pre-ICANN meeting webinars were very high. Noted that the chats were very active, having one chat resulted in many comments/questions/dialogue. That the chats added great value to the meeting and engagement with ICANN Board / community. Wanted to examine best practices for potential Virtual Meeting(s) going forward.

Leon noted the success of the meeting and how important the languages/interpretation services are, and looking into additional Zoom features for remote meetings. Encouraged everyone to provide feedback of the virtual meeting experience.

Alan Greenberg commented that the meetings all started and ended on time. He then presented on the ALS Mobilization Report.

156 participants

Action Items

•  Evin Erdogduto post pics/tweets of top 3 winners on the SMWG workspace and feature in their regional newsletters.