ALAC: DNS Abuse (R7)
| Date Issued | Document | Reference ID | Current Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAC: DNS Abuse (R7) | AL-ALAC-ST-1219-03-00-EN | Phase 3 | Evaluate & Consider |
DESCRIPTION
Compel industry-wide good behavior: for ex. by increasing per domain transaction fees for registrars that continually demonstrate high abuse rates.
STATUS UPDATES
| Date | Phase | Type | Status Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 3 | Phase Update | As stated in the Board's response to DNS Abuse related recommendations from SSR2, the Board has asked ICANN org's DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program and the DNS abuse Board Caucus group to consider all of the pending advice and recommendations and develop a strategic and holistic approach. This process is underway and aims to complete at the latest by the end of 2023. |
| Phase 3 | Phase Update | As stated in the Board's response to DNS Abuse related recommendations from SSR2, the Board has asked ICANN org's DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program and the DNS abuse Board Caucus group to consider all of the pending advice and recommendations and develop a strategic and holistic approach. This process is underway and not yet complete. |
| Phase 3 | Phase Update | The Board is forming a caucus group to determine path forward on DNS Abuse. |
| Phase 3 | Phase Change | Now Phase 3 |
| Phase 2 | AP Feedback | ICANN received confirmation of understanding. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | Understanding sent to ALAC. |
| Phase 2 | Board Understanding | ICANN org understands ALAC to advise the Board to direct ICANN org to compel Contracted Parties to adhere to industry-wide good behavior, for example, by increasing per domain transaction fees for registrars that continually demonstrate high abuse rates. With respect to implementation of this recommendation, ICANN org understands that ALAC advises the Board to cause ICANN org to enter into voluntary negotiations with Contracted Parties regarding (i) pricing and (ii) industry best practices. We interpret "abuse" in this context to refer, for the time being, to harmful activity insofar as it intersects with the DNS and involves the use of malware, botnets, phishing, pharming, and spam (when it serves as a delivery mechanism for the other forms of DNS abuse). We understand that the scope of this could expand once agreement has been reached (either through Consensus Policy development or through voluntary contract negotiations between ICANN and Contracted Parties) on the scope and characteristics of "abuse" within ICANN's remit. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Change | Now Phase 2 |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | Acknowledgement sent to ALAC. |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | ALAC published AL-ALAC-ST-1219-03-00-EN: DNS Abuse: https://atlarge.icann.org/advice_statements/13747. |