At-Large Workspace: Recommendations to Improve ICANN's Transparency

Having read the report, I wonder whether the discussions leading to the drafting of Registrar and Registry agreements are addressed, including the access to any recording or transcript of the discussions - since the ALAC's appeals to be able to take part as an observer in those discussions have been refused. I have concerns that we'd be told "these are commercial discussions which are off limits to DIDP".

Same for transcripts of Contracted Party meetings with the ICANN Board and/or management during ICANN meetings and which are usually held in camera.

I can't recall but did DIDP - and I'm channelling standard FOIA/AIA rules here - include deadlines for responses and an appeal process?

-Carlton

Modestly I dare to comment on this matter. I agree with Olivier. As to the objection that it is a matter of trade agreements, that objection may seem valid for the right to privacy in private business. But in this case, what is at stake is the public interest, because the object of the commercial agreement, is a domain name. And the public interest is above the private agreements of private individuals. It would be important to analyze whether or not the commercial agreement on a domain name affects the public interest, and in the event that it could intervene in order to avoid the damage.