Issue
Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information Policy Development Process
Definition
- Translation: translation of text into another language
- Transliteration: writing a word by using the closest corresponding letters of a different alphabet
Upcoming Important Dates
Call for Volunteers to join the Working Group – introductory webinar on 10 & 11 December 2013
Summary
On 13 June 2013, the GNSO Council initiated a Policy Development Process (PDP) on the translation and transliteration of contact information. At its meeting on 20 November 2013, the GNSO Council adopted the Charter for the PDP Working, which is expected to address the following issues:
- Whether it is desirable to translate contact information to a single common language or transliterate contact information to a single common script.
- Who should decide which party(s) should bear the burden of translating contact information to a single common language or transliterating contact information to a single common script.
A call for volunteers has been launched to form the Working Group. In addition, an introductory webinar is being scheduled to provide an introduction to the issues under consideration and the WG requirements on 10 and 11 December 2013.
ALAC Engagement Opportunity Status
The forthcoming WG will be open to all interested parties. Additional opportunities for input will occur through the outreach from the WG to the different SO/ACs for substantive input as well as later on following the publication of the Initial Report for public comment.
Additional Information
ALAC Related Documents
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