Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2009-06-26 - Display and Usage of Internationalized Registration Data
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2009-06-26 - Display and Usage of Internationalized Registration Data
- Convene Internationalized Registration Data Working Group
- Responsible entity: GNSO, SSAC, ICANN Policy Staff
- Due date: None specified
- Completion date: 11 November 2009
- Solicit input
- Responsible entity: Internationalized Registration Data Working Group
- Due date: None specified
- Completion date: None specified
Whereas, ICANN has been working towards the introduction of Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) with the gTLD and ccTLD communities.
Whereas, support for characters from local languages in domain name registration submission and display is an issue that affects many communities across the GNSO, CCNSO, ALAC and GAC.
Whereas, while standard formats are defined for domain labels, no standard format is required for elements of a domain name registration record (Registration Data), such as contact information, host names, sponsoring registrar and domain name status.
Whereas, members of the community with knowledge and expertise in these areas have identified topics of inquiry in the display and usage of internationalized Registration Data, including applications and Internet user experience, data reliability, accuracy and operational issues, and security and standardization issues. See:
- SAC037 "Display and usage of Internationalized Registration Data" (21 April 2009) <http://www.icann.org/committees/security/sac037.pdf>;
- SAC033 "Domain Name Registration Records and Directory Services" (22 July 2008) <http://www.icann.org/committees/security/sac033.pdf>;
- SAC027 "Comment to GNSO regarding WHOIS Studies" (7 February 2008) <http://www.icann.org/committees/security/sac027.pdf>.
Whereas, the Board recognizes that discussion and resolution of these issues would be beneficial to the introduction of Internationalized Domain Names.
Resolved (2009.06.26.18), the Board requests that the GNSO and SSAC, in consultation with staff, convene an Internationalized Registration Data Working Group comprised of individuals with knowledge, expertise, and experience in these areas to study the feasibility and suitability of introducing display specifications to deal with the internationalization of Registration Data.
The Board directs the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group to solicit input from interested constituencies including ccTLD operators and the CCNSO during its discussions to ensure broad community input.
The Board further directs staff to provide a dedicated staff person and additional staff resources as staff determines to facilitate the work of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group.
- No additional funding provided.
- International Registration Data WG has convened regularly since 24 November 2009. A WG status report is to be delivered in June 2010 at the Brussels ICANN meeting. The WG has not yet set date for delivery of initial draft report.