ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for May 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 May 2021 Closed before 1st
Inquiry / Notice
Abuse281241
Consent To Display Registration Data52
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data1220
Domain Renewal/Redemption141225
Domain Suspension1652
Generic Registrar7183
Privacy/Proxy93
Registrar Data Escrow45-
Registrar Fees31
Registration Data (service down)1326
Registration Data Inaccuracy8054
Transfer1,4012779
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)156
Total2,0923,492
  • The complaint type “WHOIS Inaccuracy” has been renamed “Registration Data Inaccuracy”. All complaints processed by Compliance in this complaint type are now reported under Registration Data Inaccuracy.
  • Some Complaint Types are from the legacy system.
  • “Closed before 1st Inquiry/Notice” represents complaints closed during the reporting period and can include complaints received in a prior period.

Compliance Process Volume

May 2021 Quantity Sent
Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent83
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent23
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent11
Escalated Notice-
Volume Breach-
Volume Suspension-
Volume Termination1
Volume Contract Non-Renewal-
 
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 3,939

Note: “Quantity Sent” represents activity which occurred during the reporting period and can include complaints received in a prior period.

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
Pharming, phishing109
Malware, botnet32
Spam62
Counterfeiting48
Fraudulent, deceptive practices163
Pharmaceutical23
Trademark or copyright infringement92
Abuse contact / procedures information44
Other68

Note: Activities are selected by the complainant with the submission and are not determined by ICANN Contractual Compliance. One single complaint can include more than one activity; therefore, the sum of the activities above will not necessarily equal the total of Abuse complaints received within the month.

Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards

Details on GAC Category 1 Type Complaint Type May 2021
Highly Regulated (Safeguards 1-8)::GamblingDomain Renewal/Redemption1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Children;Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyAbuse1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::FinancialAbuse1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::FinancialGeneric Registrar1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyAbuse1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyGeneric Registrar1
Total6

Registrar Complaints Processed in May 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
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data
IP Lawyer/Brand Protection511Requested evidence not provided (8)
Duplicate complaint (open) (2)
ccTLD (1)
411714The registrar demonstrated compliance (5)
Balancing Test Applied, Access to Non-Public Registration Data Denied (1)
The registrar corrected its noncompliance (1)
LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency--1---2
Authorized Representative21Requested evidence not provided (1)-----
Registrant - Former11Requested evidence not provided (1)-----
Other47Requested evidence not provided (6)
Website content (1)
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Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data:
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)UDRP/URS - Provider1-1---1
Consent To Display Registration DataRegistrant - Current52Requested evidence not provided (1)
Terminated -Rr (1)
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Other Complaint Types also including Consent to Display Registration Data:
Registration Data (service down)Registrant - Current-1Requested evidence not provided (1)-----
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS
Generic RegistrarOther------1
ICANN Compliance---2-17Terminated - Rr (1)
Registration Data InaccuracyOther----1-1
Legacy Ticketing System:
Third Party Access-----2
RDDS-----2
Total1823632830

*The following columns have been removed from the above table because they had no complaint counts for the reported month:

  • Escalated Notice
  • Breach Notice
  • Suspension Notice
  • Termination Notice

*In the table above, the number of Reporter Complaints received may not equal the total number of closed Reporter Complaints plus the number of Notices/Inquiries sent, for any of the following reasons:

  • Compliance actions took place in different months. The table reflects activity per month. Compliance may send Inquiries, Notices or Closures in different months from which it received the related complaint. For example, Compliance may receive a Reporter Complaint in one month, which is closed or results in an Inquiry/Notice sent to a contracted party the following month. Further, new Reporter Complaints may be pending review and processing by Compliance and therefore, only reported as received in the reported month.
  • The reporter misfiled the complaint. A reporter may submit a complaint using the form for Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data or Consent to Display, which after review, Compliance determines is within the scope of ICANN's contractual authority, but should be processed under a different complaint type.
  • Compliance bundled multiple complaints into a single Inquiry/Notice. A single compliance Inquiry or Notice may be based on one or multiple Reporter Complaints received by compliance, or on Compliance’s own observations of areas of non-compliance.

*Reporter type refers to the capacity in which the reporter submitted the complaint, which is selected by the reporter at the time of submission and is not determined by Compliance.

*Out of scope complaints involving disclosure for gTLD Registration Data may include for example, requests for personal data of privacy or proxy registrant customers, requests for Registration Data that is available in the public Registration Data Directory Services (not redacted), or failure to provide evidence of request made to the contracted party.

*The 'total Inquiries/Notices in process' reflects the number pending during the month, which account for those in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Inquiry/Notice status, including those for which Compliance may not have sent additional Inquiries or Notices due to ongoing remediation for example.

*For additional details of complaints processed in the legacy ticketing system, please refer to the Monthly Dashboard for May 2020 through August 2020 available here: https://features.icann.org/compliance/dashboard/report-list

*Examples of “the registrar corrected its noncompliance” scenarios:

  • Registrar implemented changes to ensure it was providing reasonable access to non-public Registration Data per Section 4.1 of Appendix A.
  • Registrar implemented changes to ensure it was providing full Registration Data to UDRP providers upon notification of a complaint per Section 1.1 of Appendix E.
  • Registrar implemented changes to the display of Registration Data in its RDDS to address the concerns raised in the compliance inquiry/notice (e.g., registrar is now providing an anonymized email address or a web form to facilitate email communication with the relevant contact).

*Examples of “the registrar corrected its noncompliance” scenarios:

  • Registrar implemented changes to ensure it was providing reasonable access to non-public Registration Data per Section 4.1 of Appendix A.
  • Registrar implemented changes to ensure it was providing full Registration Data to UDRP providers upon notification of a complaint per Section 1.1 of Appendix E.
  • Registrar implemented changes to the display of Registration Data in its RDDS to address the concerns raised in the compliance inquiry/notice (e.g., registrar is now providing an anonymized email address or a web form to facilitate email communication with the relevant contact).

*Examples of “the registrar demonstrated compliance” scenarios:

  • Registrar demonstrated that it previously reviewed and responded to request(s) for access to non-public Registration Data per the requirements in Section 4.1 of Appendix A.
  • gistrar demonstrated that it displays Registration Data in its RDDS pursuant to the requirements of the RAA and Sections 2 and 3 of Appendix A (e.g. registrar demonstrated that it obtained Consent from the registrant to display non-redacted Registration Data in the RDDS, otherwise subject to redaction requirements pursuant to Section 2.1).

May 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.

May 2021 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary

Closure Code Category # of Complaints
Resolved263
Out of Scope3676
ICANN Issue-
Registrar Closed Complaints Total3939

May 2021 Registrar Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type

Resolved

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
AbuseThe domain is suspended and suspension is a reasonable response to the abuse report.60
The registrar responded to the abuse report.5
Disclosure of gTLD Registration DataThe contracted party provided rationale for denying access to non-public registration data.1
The registrar corrected its noncompliance.1
The registrar demonstrated compliance.3
Domain Renewal/RedemptionThe domain has been renewed with the same registrant.1
The registrar corrected its Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) noncompliance.2
The registrar corrected its noncompliance.1
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) requirements.2
The registrar demonstrated compliance.2
Domain SuspensionThe domain is no longer suspended.5
The registrar restored the domain.1
The registrar's deletion of the domain was compliant.1
Generic RegistrarThe registrar corrected its noncompliance.1
Registrar Data EscrowThe registrar completed its data escrow deposit.2
Registrar FeesThe registrar paid its ICANN fees.1
Registration Data InaccuracyThe domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint.22
The registrar verified the domain's WHOIS information is correct.1
The WHOIS data has been updated.29
TransferThe change of registrant has been completed.1
The registrar demonstrated compliance.5
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.1
The transfer cannot be completed due to evidence of fraud.1
The transfer cannot be completed due to express objection by the transfer contact.1
The transfer has been completed.107
The transfer was denied because of a court order received by the registrar.1
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)The registrar corrected its noncompliance.1
The registrar demonstrated compliance.1
The registrar verified the domain with the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) provider.3
Resolved Category Total263

Out of Scope

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
AbuseThe complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority.3
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN does not process complaints regarding website content.11
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.4
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint.5
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint.7
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 about an illegal activity that is outside of ICANN's contractual authority.3
The complaint is out of scope because it is incomplete or broad.5
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain.17
The complaint is out of scope because spam is outside of ICANN's contractual authority.1
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.96
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.32
Consent To Display Registration DataThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.1
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.1
Disclosure of gTLD Registration DataThe 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.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.16
Domain Renewal/RedemptionThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.202
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.5
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain.24
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.50
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered.1
Domain SuspensionThe complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority.1
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.19
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.2
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.22
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
Generic RegistrarThe complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority.1
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.64
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.2
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.1
The complaint is out of scope because it is incomplete or broad.5
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.11
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered.1
Privacy/ProxyThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.3
Registration Data (service down)The complaint is out of scope because ICANN is not a registrar.2
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.11
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.13
Registration Data InaccuracyThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.7
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.1
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain.6
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.39
TransferThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.2782
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint.17
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint.16
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain.25
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.112
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant is not the transfer contact for the domain.1
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.4
The complaint is out of scope because the unauthorized transfer was due to hijacking.2
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.4
The complaint is out of scope because there is no Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding.1
Out of Scope Category Total3676

Registries

Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution

Complaint Type May 2021 Closed before 1st
Inquiry / Notice
Abuse Contact Data7-
Code of Conduct4-
Generic Registry62
Registry Data Escrow45-
Registry Fees1-
Reserved Names1-
Zone File Access514
Total1156

Note:

  • Some Complaint Types are from the legacy system.
  • ”Closed before 1st Inquiry/Notice” represents complaints closed during the reporting period and can include complaints received in a prior period.

Compliance Process Volume

May 2021 Quantity Sent
Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent5
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent1
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent-
Escalated Notice76
Volume Breach-
Volume Termination-
Volume Contract Non-Renewal-
 
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 23

Note: “Quantity Sent” represents activity which occurred during the reporting period and can include complaints received in a prior period.

Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards

Details on GAC Category 1 Type Complaint Type May 2021
Highly Regulated (Safeguards 1-8)::CharityZone File Access1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::EnvironmentalRegistry Data Escrow1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::FinancialRegistry Data Escrow1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyRegistry Data Escrow2
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyZone File Access1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Professional ServicesRegistry Data Escrow1
Total7

May 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.

May 2021 Registry Closed Complaints Summary

Closure Code Category # of Complaints
Resolved21
Out of Scope2
ICANN Issue-
Registry Closed Complaints Total23

May 2021 Registry Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type

Resolved

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
Zone File AccessThe registry corrected its noncompliance.3
The registry demonstrated compliance.14
The request for zone file access was already approved by the registry operator at the time of processing the complaint.4
Resolved Category Total21

Out of Scope

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
Generic RegistryThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.2
Out of Scope Category Total2

Complaint Volume & Closure Rate

Volume Trend

May-20Jun-20Jul-20Aug-20Sep-20Oct-20Nov-20Dec-20Jan-21Feb-21Mar-21Apr-21May-21
1584136216131486120511111217201620951928164434872207

Total Volume

Counts April 2021 May 2021
Total New3,4872,207
Total Closed8003,962