ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for February 2022
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 2022 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse | 307 | 266 |
Consent To Display Registration Data | 5 | 8 |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 16 | 13 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 61 | 45 |
Domain Suspension | 17 | 13 |
Generic Registrar | 58 | 21 |
Privacy/Proxy | 3 | 18 |
Registrar Data Escrow | 1,218 | 963 |
Registrar Fees | 8 | - |
Registration Data (service down) | 10 | 12 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 65 | 33 |
Transfer | 148 | 116 |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 9 | 8 |
Total | 1,925 | 1,516 |
Compliance Process Volume
February 2022 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 142 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 31 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 1 |
Escalated Notice | 1 |
Volume Breach | 1 |
Volume Suspension | - |
Volume Termination | 1 |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 1671 |
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 | 153 |
Malware, botnet | 49 |
Spam | 61 |
Counterfeiting | 46 |
Fraudulent, deceptive practices | 170 |
Pharmaceutical | 8 |
Trademark or copyright infringement | 113 |
Abuse contact / procedures information | 57 |
Other | 56 |
Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | February 2022 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Abuse | 6 |
Total | 6 |
Registrar Complaints Processed in February 2022 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 | 10 | 7 | Duplicate complaint (open)(2) The complaint is out of scope(2) Requested evidence not provided(3) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | The registrar corrected its noncompliance; Registration Data disclosed(1) The registrar demonstrated compliance; Registration Data disclosed(1) | |
Other | 5 | 5 | The complaint is out of scope(2) Requested evidence not provided(1) ccTLD(2) | - | - | - | 1 | ||
Authorized Representative of Registrant | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Registrant - Former | - | 1 | Duplicate complaint (open) (1) | - | - | - | - | ||
Non-Governmental Organization | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | |||
Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data: | |||||||||
Abuse | IP Lawyer/Brand Protection | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | ||
Authorized Representative | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | |||
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | UDRP/URS - Provider | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
Consent To Display Registration Data | Registrant - Current | 3 | 7 | Requested evidence not provided(6) ccTLD(1) | - | - | - | 1 | |
Registrant - Former | - | 1 | The complaint is out of scope(1) | - | - | - | - | ||
Authorized Representative of Registrant | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Other | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS | |||||||||
Generic Registrar | ICANN Compliance | 3 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 7 | The registrar corrected its noncompliance.(2) | |
Total | 24 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 25 |
February 2022 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 2022 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 1135 |
Out of Scope | 536 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registrar Closed Complaints Total | 1671 |
February 2022 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. | 34 |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 | |
The registrar responded to the abuse report. | 24 | |
The registrar's abuse contact information appears in the public WHOIS. | 1 | |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | The contracted party granted access to non-public registration data. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The domain has been renewed with the same registrant. | 1 |
The registrar corrected its Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) noncompliance. | 2 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) requirements. | 7 | |
Domain Suspension | The domain is no longer suspended. | 1 |
The registrar's deletion of the domain was compliant. | 1 | |
Generic Registrar | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
The registrar submitted its annual compliance certificate. | 1 | |
Privacy/Proxy | The domain name in the complaint is not using a Privacy/Proxy provider. | 1 |
The Privacy/Proxy Provider's business contact information is published on its website (and/or the Registrar's website). | 1 | |
Registrar Data Escrow | The registrar completed its data escrow deposit. | 967 |
Registration Data (service down) | The registrar's WHOIS service was restored. | 6 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | The domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint. | 31 |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 2 | |
The registrar verified the domain's WHOIS information is correct. | 2 | |
The WHOIS data has been updated. | 15 | |
Transfer | The change of registrant has been completed. | 2 |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 2 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements. | 4 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 3 | |
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. | 5 | |
The transfer cannot be completed due to lack of payment for the prior or current registration period. | 1 | |
The transfer has been completed. | 5 | |
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. | 2 |
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. | 5 | |
Resolved Category Total | 1135 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Abuse | The complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 2 |
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN does not process complaints regarding website content. | 7 | |
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN is not a registrar. | 1 | |
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. | 8 | |
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. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 32 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 75 | |
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. | 117 | |
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 regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 6 | |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | The complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 4 |
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. | 4 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 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. | 39 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
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 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 regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 8 | |
Generic Registrar | The 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 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 regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 2 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 9 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 4 | |
Privacy/Proxy | 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. | 6 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 8 | |
Registrar Fees | The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation. | 1 |
Registration Data (service down) | 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. | 5 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 4 | |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 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. | 31 | |
Transfer | The complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 2 |
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation. | 5 | |
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. | 2 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 18 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 88 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant is not the domain registrant or the registrant's designated agent for purposes of a change of registrant. | 2 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant is not the transfer contact for the domain. | 2 | |
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 ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation. | 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. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding. | 2 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 536 |
Registries
Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution
Complaint Type | February 2022 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse Contact Data | 4 | 5 |
Generic Registry | 5 | 3 |
Registry Data Escrow | 63 | 66 |
Reserved Names | 2 | 5 |
Zone File Access | 59 | 16 |
Total | 133 | 95 |
Compliance Process Volume
February 2022 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 64 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 7 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | - |
Escalated Notice | 110 |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 116 |
Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | February 2022 |
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Highly Regulated (Safeguards 1-8)::Charity | Zone File Access | 2 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Zone File Access | 2 |
Special: Potential for Cyber Bullying/Harassment (Safeguards 1-9)::Bullying/Harassment | Zone File Access | 1 |
Total | 5 |
February 2022 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 2022 Registry Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 100 |
Out of Scope | 16 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registry Closed Complaints Total | 116 |
February 2022 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. | 2 |
Registry Data Escrow | ICANN received the required registry data escrow notification. | 71 |
Zone File Access | 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. | 13 | |
Resolved Category Total | 100 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Abuse Contact 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 there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 2 | |
Generic Registry | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 2 | |
Reserved Names | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 4 | |
Zone File Access | The 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. | 1 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 16 |
Complaint Volume & Closure Rate
Volume Trend
Feb-21 | Mar-21 | Apr-21 | May-21 | Jun-21 | Jul-21 | Aug-21 | Sep-21 | Oct-21 | Nov-21 | Dec-21 | Jan-22 | Feb-22 |
1928 | 1644 | 3487 | 2207 | 1051 | 1496 | 900 | 1016 | 1285 | 915 | 891 | 816 | 2058 |
Total Volume
Counts | January 2022 | February 2022 |
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Total New | 816 | 2,058 |
Total Closed | 1,063 | 1,787 |