IE Domain Registry Annual Report 2019

IE Domain Registry Annual Report & Review 2019 19 Corporate Governance Ireland’s internet stakeholders and policy development for .ie IE Domain Registry mirrors the international multi-stakeholder philosophy and principles within its structures and has adopted a bottom-up, consensus-driven, and consultative approach to all .ie namespace policy matters. The 10-step Policy Development Process (PDP) was published in May 2012 and provides for the active participation and involvement of a Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). The mandate of the PAC is to advise the Board on matters of policy and its implementation, as set out in the PAC Terms of Reference. (See www.iedr.ie ) . The legislative framework in Ireland The legislative framework in Ireland is well developed. The Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2007 came into force in 2007. This Act essentially transfers the powers previously available to the Minister for Communications under the Electronic Commerce Act, 2000 (but never exercised by him) to ComReg, with some limited but important amendments and additions. As an input into the process of developing a potential regulatory framework for .ie, ComReg launched a public consultation process on the .ie namespace and published its formal Response to Consultation, Document 09/01. ComReg’s related press release stated that: ComReg will, by way of regulation, appoint IE Domain Registry as the authority authorised to register .ie domain names in accordance with Section 32(4) (a) of the Act of 2007 The Internet’s Governance Landscape IE Domain Registry will set up and maintain a Policy Advisory Committee representative of all stakeholders with a focus on more transparent policy development IE Domain Registry will continue to adopt the “managed approach” to .ie registrations to ensure continued protection for .ie domain name holders and consumers. In this context, the Company looks forward to a continuing effective working relationship with ComReg. History of the IGF The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was established by the United Nations following the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in 2006. The UN’s ten-year review concluded successfully with the adoption of the WSIS+10 Resolution on 16 December 2015. It reaffirmed three core elements of the ‘Tunis compromise’: First, it extended the IGF mandate for a further 10 years and reaffirmed its underlying architecture, meaning that internet governance is addressed under the UN umbrella, but in a multi-stakeholder manner. Second, it retained the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders as outlined in the Tunis Agenda. Third, it maintained the element of ambiguity around an enhanced cooperation arrangement, which allows for different interpretations. While there is no negotiated outcome, the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private sectors. INTERNET ECOSYSTEM Naming and Addressing Local, National, Regional and Global Policy Development Education and Capacity Building Users Shared Global Services and Operations Open Standards Development Root Servers Network Operators Service Creators/Vendors Other Standards Bodies Internet Society Alliated Organisations W3C ITU-T Specialised Bodies Chapters Individual Members Organisation Members Chapters Individual Members Organisation Members IETF IAB IRTF Internet Exchange Points gTLDs ccTLDs Individuals ICANN RIRs IANA gTLDs ccTLDs Organisations Machines/Devices Service Creators and Equipment Building Businesses Governments Governments Governments Government Regional Organisations Multilateral Institutions Internet Society Other Policy Discussion Forums Multilateral Institutions and Development Agencies Internet Community Organisations and Businesses Universities and Academic Institutions Internet Society www.slideshare.net/InternetSociety/internet-governance- why-the-multistakeholder-approach-works