ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for September 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 September 2021 Closed before 1st
Inquiry / Notice
Abuse295270
Consent To Display Registration Data11
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data137
Domain Renewal/Redemption5669
Domain Suspension2029
Generic Registrar4670
Privacy/Proxy219
Registrar Data Escrow17670
Registrar Fees30
Registration Data (service down)67
Registration Data Inaccuracy9644
Transfer189242
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)1517
Total918845
  • 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

September 2021 Quantity Sent
Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent216
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent44
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent11
Escalated Notice-
Volume Breach-
Volume Suspension-
Volume Termination-
Volume Contract Non-Renewal-
 
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 1086

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, phishing119
Malware, botnet31
Spam79
Counterfeiting44
Fraudulent, deceptive practices174
Pharmaceutical22
Trademark or copyright infringement103
Abuse contact / procedures information65
Other65

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 September 2021
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyAbuse3
Total3

Registrar Complaints Processed in September 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
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data
IP Lawyer/Brand Protection42Requested evidence not provided (1)
Duplicate complaint (open) (1)
4-114The registrar demonstrated compliance (1)
LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency2----2
Other23Requested evidence not provided (2)
Duplicate complaint (open) (1)
---1
Registrant - Former1-----
UDRP/URS - Complainant11Requested evidence not provided (1)----
Authorized Representative1-----
Information Security Researcher1-----
Non-Governmental Organization11Requested evidence not provided (1)----
Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data:
AbuseOther----1-Responded to abuse report (non-LEA) (1)
IP Lawyer/Brand Protection----1
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)UDRP/URS - Provider1-11-1
Consent To Display Registration DataRegistrant - Current11ccTLD (1)1--1
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS
Generic RegistrarICANN Compliance2-2125The registrar demonstrated compliance. (2)
Other-----1
Registration Data InaccuracyOther-1The registrar corrected its noncompliance (1)----
Information Security Researcher-1The registrar corrected its noncompliance (1)----
Legacy Ticketing System:
RDDS----2-The registrar corrected its noncompliance. (2)
Total171082626

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

  • 3rd Inquiry/Notice
  • 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 September 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 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.
  • Registrar 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).

September 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.

September 2021 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary

Closure Code Category # of Complaints
Resolved335
Out of Scope751
ICANN Issue0
Registrar Closed Complaints Total1086

September 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.43
The registrar corrected its noncompliance.1
The registrar documented a valid response to the abuse report.2
The registrar responded to the abuse report.46
The registrar's abuse contact information appears in the public WHOIS.1
Disclosure of gTLD Registration DataThe contracted party provided rationale for denying access to non-public registration data.1
The registrar demonstrated compliance.1
Domain Renewal/RedemptionThe domain has been renewed with the same registrant.2
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.8
Domain SuspensionThe domain is no longer suspended.9
The domain was not suspended at the time the complaint was processed.2
The registrar demonstrated compliance.1
The registrar's deletion of the domain was compliant.4
Generic RegistrarThe domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint.1
The registrar corrected its noncompliance.7
The registrar demonstrated compliance.1
Registrar Data EscrowThe registrar completed its data escrow deposit.89
Registrar FeesThe registrar paid its ICANN fees.1
Registration Data (service down)The registrar corrected its noncompliance.1
The registrar's WHOIS service was restored.1
Registration Data InaccuracyThe domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint.55
The registrar corrected its noncompliance.2
The registrar verified the domain's WHOIS information is correct.1
The WHOIS data has been updated.11
TransferThe registrar corrected its noncompliance.1
The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements.1
The registrar demonstrated compliance.10
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 a dispute over the identity of the registrant or administrative contact.1
The transfer cannot be completed due to a transfer or registration within the past 60 days, or a change of registrant lock.1
The transfer cannot be completed due to evidence of fraud.1
The transfer cannot be completed due to lack of payment for the prior or current registration period.1
The transfer cannot be completed due to the change of registrant lock.2
The transfer has been completed.15
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)The registrar corrected its noncompliance.4
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) requirements.1
The registrar locked a domain subject to a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding.2
Resolved Category Total335

Out of Scope

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
AbuseThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN does not process complaints regarding website content.7
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.1
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint.2
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.5
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.3
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain.27
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.84
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar.114
Consent To Display Registration DataThe complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain.1
Disclosure of gTLD Registration DataThe complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint.2
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.6
Domain Renewal/RedemptionThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.3
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 it is related to information that is not required to be retained by the registrar.1
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.59
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.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 about a private dispute that does not implicate ICANN's contractual authority.4
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.11
Generic RegistrarThe complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority.2
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.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.4
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain.3
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.52
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar.2
Privacy/ProxyThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.1
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.1
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.14
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar.2
Registrar FeesThe amount of past due fees is insufficient to commence the Compliance process at this time.1
Registration Data (service down)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.2
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.3
Registration Data InaccuracyThe 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.5
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.31
TransferThe 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.3
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint.12
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.19
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.203
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant is not the transfer contact for the domain.3
The complaint is out of scope because the unauthorized transfer was due to hijacking.1
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)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 ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation.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 regarding a country-code top-level domain.2
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.3
The complaint is out of scope because there is no Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding.4
Out of Scope Category Total751

Registries

Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution

Complaint Type September 2021 Closed before 1st
Inquiry / Notice
Abuse Contact Data1822
Code of Conduct48
Generic Registry24
Registry Data Escrow4333
Reserved Names22
Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS)11
Zone File Access2810
Total9880

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

September 2021 Quantity Sent
Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent144
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent25
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent12
Escalated Notice3
Volume Breach-
Volume Termination-
Volume Contract Non-Renewal-
 
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 134

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 September 2021
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyGeneric Registry1
Special: Potential for Cyber Bullying/Harassment (Safeguards 1-9)::Bullying/HarassmentZone File Access1
Total2

September 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.

September 2021 Registry Closed Complaints Summary

Closure Code Category # of Complaints
Resolved89
Out of Scope45
ICANN Issue0
Registry Closed Complaints Total134

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

Resolved

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
Bulk Zone File Access (ZFA)The registry corrected its noncompliance.1
Registry Data EscrowICANN received the required registry data escrow notification.42
Zone File AccessThe registry corrected its noncompliance.6
The registry demonstrated compliance.37
The request for zone file access was already approved by the registry operator at the time of processing the complaint.3
Resolved Category Total89

Out of Scope

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
Abuse Contact DataThe complaint is out of scope because it is about a requirement that is not applicable to the selected registry.1
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.2
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar.19
Code of ConductThe complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of 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 the complainant did not provide the requested information.2
The complaint is out of scope because the registry voluntarily terminated.1
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar.3
Generic RegistryThe complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.3
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar.1
Reserved NamesThe complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.2
Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS)The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.1
Zone File AccessThe 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.6
Out of Scope Category Total45

Complaint Volume & Closure Rate

Volume Trend

Sep-20Oct-20Nov-20Dec-20Jan-21Feb-21Mar-21Apr-21May-21Jun-21Jul-21Aug-21Sep-21
120511111217201620951928164434872207105114969001016

Total Volume

Counts August 2021 September 2021
Total New9001,016
Total Closed2,2181,220