RSSAC Statement on Root Server Operator Independence (R1)
Date Issued | Document | Reference ID | Current Phase |
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RSSAC Statement on Root Server Operator Independence (R1) | RSSAC042 | CLOSED |
Description:
Principle 10 of RSSAC037 states, "RSOs must be autonomous and independent," and this must be preserved in future RSS governance models. RSOs must remain independent from each other as well as from any overarching organization, government, or community. This serves to prevent capture of the RSS by an entity that may diverge from the guiding principles of the RSS as set forth in RSSAC037.
This document illustrates important aspects of Root Server Operator (RSO) independence: organizational independence, financial independence, architecture and engineering design, and network operations and administration. RSO independence is a vital quality of the RSS that must be preserved for the purposes recognized in this publication and to ensure the stability, security, and resilience of the DNS.
STATUS UPDATES
Date | Phase | Type | Status Updates |
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| Phase 2 | AP Feedback | ICANN received confirmation of Understanding from the RSSAC. |
| Closed | Phase Change | This Advice Item is now Closed |
| Phase 2 | Board Understanding | The ICANN org understands RSSAC042 illustrates important aspects of Root Server Operator (RSO) independence: organizational independence, financial independence, architecture and engineering design, and network operations and administration. RSO independence is a vital quality of the RSS that must be preserved for the purposes recognized in this publication and to ensure the stability, security, and resilience of the DNS. As RSSAC042 does not contain any recommendations for the ICANN Board, the ICANN Org understands that there is no action for the ICANN Board and the item will be considered closed. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | Understanding sent to RSSAC for review. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 2: Understand |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | ICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice. |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | RSSAC published RSSAC042: RSSAC Statement on Root Server Operator Independence Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-042-17may19-en.pdf. |