ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for February 2021
ICANN provides a monthly dashboard summarizing contractual compliance complaints activity for the month. These monthly metrics show the complaint volume as they advance through the overall contractual compliance Informal & Formal process. Learn more about this dashboard report »
Registrars
Registrar Complaint Volume & Distribution
Complaint Type | February 2021 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse | 251 | 57 |
Consent To Display Registration Data | 4 | - |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 18 | 14 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 164 | 87 |
Domain Suspension | 21 | 26 |
Generic Registrar | 69 | 39 |
Privacy/Proxy | 7 | - |
Registrar Data Escrow | 46 | - |
Registration Data (service down) | 9 | - |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 99 | 49 |
Transfer | 906 | 442 |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 9 | 3 |
Total | 1,603 | 717 |
Compliance Process Volume
February 2021 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 332 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 182 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 144 |
Escalated Notice | 7 |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Suspension | - |
Volume Termination | 1 |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 808 |
Registrar Abuse Complaint Type Detail
Abusive Activity Alleged in Connection with the Domain Name(s) in the Complaints Received: | Number of Instances the Activity has been Reported |
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Pharming, phishing | 109 |
Malware, botnet | 31 |
Spam | 55 |
Counterfeiting | 39 |
Fraudulent, deceptive practices | 147 |
Pharmaceutical | 11 |
Trademark or copyright infringement | 91 |
Abuse contact / procedures information | 45 |
Other | 34 |
Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | February 2021 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Abuse | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Domain Suspension | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Generic Registrar | 2 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Privacy/Proxy | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Transfer | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Registrar Complaints Processed in February 2021 Related to Requirements Under the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data
Complaint Type | Reporter Type | Reporter Complaints received | Reporter Complaints closed before Notice/ Inquiry (out of scope) | Closure reason(s) for out of scope Reporter Complaints | 1st Inquiry/ Notice | 2nd Inquiry/ Notice | Closed Inquiry/Notice | Total Inquiries/ Notices in process | Closure reason(s) for Inquiries/Notices |
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Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | IP Lawyer/Brand Protection | 14 | 7 | Duplicate complaint (open) (1) Requested evidence not provided (6) | 8 | 2 | - | 9 | |
Registrant - Current | - | 2 | Requested evidence not provided (2) | - | - | - | - | ||
Registrant - Former | - | 1 | Duplicate complaint (closed) (1) | - | - | - | - | ||
Other | 4 | 3 | Requested evidence not provided (3) | - | - | - | - | ||
Reseller | - | 2 | Requested evidence not provided (1) ccTLD (1) | - | - | - | - | ||
ICANN Compliance | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | |||
Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data: | |||||||||
Abuse | IP Lawyer/Brand Protection | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | ||
Consent To Display Registration Data | |||||||||
Authorized Representative | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Registrant - Current | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | |||
Registrant - Former | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS | |||||||||
Registration Data Inaccuracy | Other | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
Generic Registrar | ICANN Compliance | 2 | 2 | Rr fixed issue (2) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | Registrar corrected its noncompliance (2) |
Legacy Ticketing System: | |||||||||
Third Party Access | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | |||
RDDS | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | Registrar corrected its noncompliance (1) Registrar Terminated (1) | ||
Total | 24 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 32 |
February 2021 Registrar Closed Complaints by Closure Code
This report presents the number of closed complaints for registrars by closure code. When a complaint is closed, a description is selected which best describes the resolution of the complaint. The codes are categorized into three groups - Resolved, Out of Scope and ICANN Issue.
- Resolved = the reporter's complaint has been resolved or the contracted party has reviewed the complaint, responded to ICANN and/or demonstrated compliance.
- Out of Scope = the complaint cannot be addressed by ICANN because it is invalid or out of scope of ICANN's agreements/policies; or does not meet the minimum threshold for processing.
- ICANN Issue = the complaint should not have been sent to contracted party due to ICANN error; or internal ICANN process needs to be completed before the Compliance process can continue.
February 2021 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 101 |
Out of Scope | 707 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registrar Closed Complaints Total | 808 |
February 2021 Registrar Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type
Resolved
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Abuse | The domain is suspended and suspension is a reasonable response to the abuse report. | 9 |
The registrar responded to the abuse report. | 1 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The domain has been renewed with the same registrant. | 2 |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) requirements. | 1 | |
Domain Suspension | The domain is no longer suspended. | 9 |
The registrar's deletion of the domain was compliant. | 1 | |
Generic Registrar | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 4 |
Registrar Data Escrow | The registrar completed its data escrow deposit. | 1 |
The registrar's data escrow file content issue is resolved. | 1 | |
Registration Data (service down) | The registrar's WHOIS service was restored. | 1 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | The domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint. | 28 |
The registrar verified the domain's WHOIS information is correct. | 1 | |
The WHOIS data has been updated. | 12 | |
Transfer | The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 2 | |
The registrar provided evidence that the transfer AuthInfo code was provided to the registrant and the public WHOIS shows the domain is unlocked for transfer. | 2 | |
The transfer has been completed. | 23 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 |
Resolved Category Total | 101 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Abuse | The complaint is out of scope because ICANN does not process complaints regarding website content. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 5 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is about a private dispute that does not implicate ICANN's contractual authority. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is about an illegal activity that is outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 2 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 17 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 12 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 2 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 14 | |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 2 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 12 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 23 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is not about an ICANN contracted party. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 23 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 43 | |
Domain Suspension | The complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 3 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is incomplete or broad. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 12 | |
Generic Registrar | The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation. | 2 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint. | 3 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 13 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 4 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 18 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the registrar voluntarily terminated its ICANN accreditation. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 1 | |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 46 |
Transfer | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 81 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 171 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 184 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the registrar voluntarily terminated its ICANN accreditation. | 1 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 2 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 707 |
Registries
Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution
Complaint Type | February 2021 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse Contact Data | 4 | - |
Bulk Zone File Access (ZFA) | 1 | - |
Code of Conduct | 3 | - |
Generic Registry | 4 | - |
Registry Data Escrow | 281 | - |
Registry Fees | 2 | - |
Reserved Names | 3 | - |
Zone File Access | 27 | 12 |
Total | 325 | 12 |
Compliance Process Volume
February 2021 | Quantity Sent |
---|---|
Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 12 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | - |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | - |
Escalated Notice | - |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 14 |
Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | February 2021 |
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Special: Potential for Cyber Bullying/Harassment (Safeguards 1-9)::Bullying/Harassment | Zone File Access | 1 |
Total | 1 |
February 2021 Registry Closed Complaints by Closure Code
This report presents the number of closed complaints for registries by closure code. When a complaint is closed, a description is selected which best describes the resolution of the complaint. The codes are categorized into three groups - Resolved, Out of Scope and ICANN Issue.
- Resolved = the reporter's complaint has been resolved or the contracted party has reviewed the complaint, responded to ICANN and/or demonstrated compliance.
- Out of Scope = the complaint cannot be addressed by ICANN because it is invalid or out of scope of ICANN's agreements/policies; or does not meet the minimum threshold for processing.
- ICANN Issue = the complaint should not have been sent to contracted party due to ICANN error; or internal ICANN process needs to be completed before the Compliance process can continue.
February 2021 Registry Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 13 |
Out of Scope | 1 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registry Closed Complaints Total | 14 |
February 2021 Registry Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type
Resolved
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Bulk Zone File Access (ZFA) | The registry corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
Registry Fees | The registry paid its ICANN fees. | 1 |
Zone File Access | The request for zone file access was already approved by the registry operator at the time of processing the complaint. | 11 |
Resolved Category Total | 13 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Zone File Access | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 1 |
Out of Scope Category Total | 1 |
Complaint Volume & Closure Rate
Volume Trend
Feb-20 | Mar-20 | Apr-20 | May-20 | Jun-20 | Jul-20 | Aug-20 | Sep-20 | Oct-20 | Nov-20 | Dec-20 | Jan-21 | Feb-21 |
1360 | 1747 | 1639 | 1584 | 1362 | 1613 | 1486 | 1205 | 1111 | 1217 | 2016 | 2095 | 1928 |
Total Volume
Counts | January 2021 | February 2021 |
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Total New | 2,095 | 1,928 |
Total Closed | 1,152 | 822 |