Remarks from the BC Chair - Looking forward to ICANN67

On behalf of the ICANN Business Constituency (BC), dedicated to the interests of business users of the Internet and the future of business growth on the Internet, welcome to Cancún and ICANN67!
 
In Cancún, the BC celebrates its 20th anniversary as a Constituency within the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) and welcomes the ICANN Community to celebrate with us. As we commemorate this important milestone, we pause to recognize and thank the businesses, organizations, and member representatives who have contributed to our success.
 
On a policy front, the BC continues efforts related to the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ongoing work of the GNSO’s Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Policy. We continue to advocate progress towards an “accredited access” system where security researchers and companies can benefit from non-public WHOIS data for legitimate purposes.  However, the ongoing work of the EPDP will not be the only topic discussed during the ICANN Public Meeting. Other critical issues and priorities include planning for the next expansion of gTLDs; Rights Protection Mechanisms; and use of Auction Proceeds from the last round. To learn more about the BC’s role in policy work at ICANN, please look at our Policy & Positions Statement archive, located on the BC’s website.
 
ICANN67 is ICANN’s Community forum, which showcases the work of the community. The BC continues to seek ways to address outreach, capacity development, and divulge CANN’s work to a broader global audience. We do this via several different programs—some funded by ICANN and other programs funded by the BC. ICANN’s Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) and internal, BC funded, grants are regularly earmarked to support the outreach efforts by our members. We recognize that the Internet affects business registrants and users all over the world, and the BC is keen to continue its efforts to engage the global business community.
 
The BC also continues to play its part to ensure that ICANN is more transparent and accountable to global internet users. We remain committed to strengthening the multi-stakeholder model that has helped build the successful, global, and business-friendly Internet we have today. And we look forward to more and deeper engagement of new potential members in different regions of the world: from Cancún to Kuala Lumpur, where the next ICANN meetings will be held. Please reach us if you have any questions about the Business Constituency. We’re always ready to meet and help you engage at ICANN.
 
The BC welcomes all business registrants and users to join us at our meetings in Cancún to learn more about what we do, how business can benefit from the BC representation, and how our members positively engage in the ICANN community.


Sincerely,
Claudia Selli, BC Chair