ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for April 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 | April 2021 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse | 305 | 117 |
Consent To Display Registration Data | 4 | 10 |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 10 | 9 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 228 | 97 |
Domain Suspension | 43 | 1 |
Generic Registrar | 97 | 15 |
Privacy/Proxy | 7 | 1 |
Registrar Data Escrow | 22 | - |
Registrar Fees | 1 | 1 |
Registration Data (service down) | 13 | 9 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 131 | 63 |
Transfer | 2,451 | 366 |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 8 | - |
Total | 3,320 | 689 |
Compliance Process Volume
April 2021 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 157 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 22 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 7 |
Escalated Notice | - |
Volume Breach | 1 |
Volume Suspension | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 782 |
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 | 142 |
Malware, botnet | 50 |
Spam | 78 |
Counterfeiting | 35 |
Fraudulent, deceptive practices | 187 |
Pharmaceutical | 9 |
Trademark or copyright infringement | 100 |
Abuse contact / procedures information | 77 |
Other | 63 |
Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | April 2021 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Financial | Abuse | 2 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Domain Suspension | 2 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Professional Services | Transfer | 1 |
Special: Potential for Cyber Bullying/Harassment (Safeguards 1-9)::Bullying/Harassment | Registration Data Inaccuracy | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Registrar Complaints Processed in April 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 | 3rd 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 | 5 | 4 | Requested evidence not provided (4) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | Registrar demonstrated compliance (1) | |
LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency | 1 | 1 | Requested evidence not provided (1) | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
Authorized Representative | - | 1 | Requested evidence not provided (1) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Registrant - Current | - | 1 | Duplicate complaint (open) (1) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Other | 4 | 2 | Requested evidence not provided (2) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data: | ||||||||||
Abuse | Other | - | 1 | Registrar demonstrated compliance (1) | - | - | - | - | - | |
Consent To Display Registration Data | ||||||||||
Authorized Representative | - | 2 | Requested evidence not provided (2) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Registrant - Current | 4 | 4 | Requested evidence not provided (4) | - | - | - | 1 | - | Registrar demonstrated compliance (1) | |
Registrant - Former | - | 2 | Duplicate complaint (open) (1) Requested evidence not provided (1) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Other | - | 1 | Customer service (1) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Non-Governmental Organization | - | 1 | ccTLD (1) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS | ||||||||||
Generic Registrar | Other | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | ||
ICANN Compliance | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 8 | |||
Registration Data Inaccuracy | Other | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
Legacy Ticketing System: | ||||||||||
Third Party Access | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | The registrar demonstrated compliance (1) | ||
RDDS | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | The registrar corrected its noncompliance (1) | ||
Total | 14 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
April 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.
April 2021 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 102 |
Out of Scope | 680 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registrar Closed Complaints Total | 782 |
April 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. | 16 |
The registrar responded to the abuse report. | 11 | |
Consent To Display Registration Data | The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
Generic Registrar | The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 3 |
Registrar Data Escrow | The registrar completed its data escrow deposit. | 3 |
The registrar completed its initial data escrow deposit. | 1 | |
Registrar Fees | The registrar paid its ICANN fees. | 1 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | The domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint. | 40 |
The WHOIS data has been updated. | 10 | |
Transfer | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements. | 1 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the change of registrant requirements. | 1 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 2 | |
The transfer has been completed. | 6 | |
The transfer was denied because of a court order received by the registrar. | 1 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 |
The registrar verified the domain with the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) provider. | 1 | |
Resolved Category Total | 102 |
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. | 2 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 6 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is about a private dispute that does not implicate ICANN's contractual authority. | 2 | |
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. | 19 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 51 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 26 | |
Consent To Display Registration Data | 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. | 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. | 7 | |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 9 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The complaint is out of scope because it contains offensive language. | 1 |
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. | 15 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 26 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 55 | |
Domain Suspension | The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 1 |
Generic Registrar | 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 not about an ICANN contracted party. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 7 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 4 | |
Privacy/Proxy | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 1 |
Registration Data (service down) | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 1 |
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 regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 5 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 2 | |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 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. | 4 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 9 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 48 | |
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. | 50 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is about a private dispute that does not implicate ICANN's contractual authority. | 3 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 89 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 223 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 680 |
Registries
Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution
Complaint Type | April 2021 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse Contact Data | 6 | - |
Code of Conduct | 10 | - |
Generic Registry | 6 | - |
Registry Data Escrow | 74 | - |
Registry Fees | - | 1 |
Zone File Access | 71 | 12 |
Total | 167 | 13 |
Compliance Process Volume
April 2021 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 28 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | - |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | - |
Escalated Notice | 423 |
Volume Breach | 1 |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 18 |
Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | April 2021 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Generic Registry | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Registry Data Escrow | 2 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Zone File Access | 1 |
Total | 4 |
April 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.
April 2021 Registry Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 17 |
Out of Scope | 1 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registry Closed Complaints Total | 18 |
April 2021 Registry Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type
Resolved
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Registry Fees | The registry paid its ICANN fees. | 1 |
Zone File Access | The registry corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registry demonstrated compliance. | 3 | |
The request for zone file access was already approved by the registry operator at the time of processing the complaint. | 12 | |
Resolved Category Total | 17 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Zone File Access | The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 1 |
Out of Scope Category Total | 1 |
Complaint Volume & Closure Rate
Volume Trend
Apr-20 | May-20 | Jun-20 | Jul-20 | Aug-20 | Sep-20 | Oct-20 | Nov-20 | Dec-20 | Jan-21 | Feb-21 | Mar-21 | Apr-21 |
1639 | 1584 | 1362 | 1613 | 1486 | 1205 | 1111 | 1217 | 2016 | 2095 | 1928 | 1644 | 3487 |
Total Volume
Counts | March 2021 | April 2021 |
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Total New | 1,644 | 3,487 |
Total Closed | 923 | 800 |