ICANN Newsletter | Week ending 15 February 2013
News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Announcements This Week
Composition of the Accountability & Transparency Review Team 2 (ATRT 2)
15 February 2013 | On 5 October 2012, ICANN invited interested individuals to apply for a position of Volunteer Review Team Member, representing a Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee, or for a position of Independent Expert on the second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2).
Whois Registrant Identification Study, Draft Report
15 February 2013 | This study, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, uses Whois to classify entities that register gTLD domain names, including natural persons, legal persons, and Privacy/Proxy service providers.
Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services Members Selected
14 February 2013 | On 13 December 2012, Fadi Chehadé, ICANN's President and CEO, announced the creation of an Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG) and invited volunteers to submit applications to indicate their interest in serving on it.
New gTLDs Website, Renewed
12 February 2013 | As the New gTLD Program matures, so should its communications. That's why ICANN is committed to improving the microsite.
New Meeting Strategy Working Group Launched
11 February 2013 | In line with the Board resolution adopted on February the 2nd 2013, ICANN is creating a new Meeting Strategy Working Group and now invites interested individuals to apply for Volunteer Member positions - in representation of a Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee - to serve on the Meeting Strategy Working Group.
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