ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for January 2023
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 | January 2023 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse | 445 | 491 |
Consent To Display Registration Data | 1 | 2 |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 5 | 4 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 72 | 52 |
Domain Suspension | 18 | 17 |
Generic Registrar | 80 | 44 |
Privacy/Proxy | 3 | 4 |
Registrar Data Escrow | 88 | 822 |
Registrar Fees | 1 | 1 |
Registration Data (service down) | 8 | 7 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 73 | 48 |
Transfer | 112 | 112 |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 14 | 3 |
REGISTRAR Total | 920 | 1,607 |
Compliance Process Volume
January 2023 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 225 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 43 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 10 |
Escalated Notice | - |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Suspension | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 1770 |
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 | 219 |
Malware, botnet | 73 |
Spam | 143 |
Counterfeiting | 80 |
Fraudulent, deceptive practices | 269 |
Pharmaceutical | 40 |
Trademark or copyright infringement | 163 |
Abuse contact / procedures information | 76 |
Other | 74 |
Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | January 2023 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Domain Renewal/Redemption | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Registrar Complaints Processed in January 2023 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 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | The registrar demonstrated compliance; Registration Data disclosed (1) | ||
Registrant - Current | - | 1 | The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | - | - | - | ||
LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency | 3 | 2 | Requested evidence not provided (2) | 1 | - | 2 | - | The registrar demonstrated compliance; The complaint is out of scope (1) The registrar corrected its noncompliance; Access to non-public Registration Data denied (1) | |
Non-Governmental Organization | 1 | 1 | Requested evidence not provided (1) | - | - | - | - | ||
Other | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | |||
Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data: | |||||||||
Abuse | LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | UDRP/URS - Provider | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. (1) | |
Consent To Display Registration Data | Registrant - Current | 1 | 1 | The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | - | - | - | |
Registrant - Former | - | 1 | Requested evidence not provided (1) | - | - | - | - | ||
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS | |||||||||
Generic Registrar | ICANN Compliance | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
Total | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
January 2023 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.
January 2023 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 1064 |
Out of Scope | 706 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registrar Closed Complaints Total | 1770 |
January 2023 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. | 104 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
The registrar documented a valid non-action in response to the abuse report. | 1 | |
The registrar responded to the abuse report. | 41 | |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 2 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The registrant indicated the registrar provided the requested assistance for domain renewal. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) requirements. | 5 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 2 | |
Domain Suspension | The domain is no longer suspended. | 5 |
The domain was not suspended at the time the complaint was processed. | 1 | |
Generic Registrar | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 2 | |
The registry corrected its noncompliance. | 1 | |
Registrar Data Escrow | The registrar completed its data escrow deposit. | 844 |
Registrar Fees | The registrar paid its ICANN fees. | 1 |
Registration Data (service down) | The registrar's WHOIS service was compliant at the time the complaint was received. | 1 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | The domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint. | 12 |
The registrar verified the domain's WHOIS information is correct. | 1 | |
The WHOIS data has been updated. | 5 | |
Transfer | The change to the Registrant's information was denied because there is a pending Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) action. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements. | 1 | |
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. | 3 | |
The transfer cannot be completed due to a transfer or registration within the past 60 days, or a change of registrant lock. | 3 | |
The transfer cannot be completed due to a transfer within the past 60 days. | 1 | |
The transfer has been completed. | 13 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 3 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 5 | |
Resolved Category Total | 1064 |
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. | 4 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint. | 4 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 17 | |
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. | 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. | 58 | |
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. | 129 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 14 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 192 | |
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 the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 1 | |
Disclosure of gTLD 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 the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 3 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 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. | 7 | |
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. | 6 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 34 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
Domain Suspension | 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. | 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. | 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. | 3 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 30 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 4 | |
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 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 Inaccuracy | 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 regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 10 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 29 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
Transfer | 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. | 11 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 79 | |
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 unauthorized transfer was due to hijacking. | 2 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding. | 2 | |
Privacy/Proxy | The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation. | 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 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 706 |
Registries
Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution
Complaint Type | January 2023 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse Contact Data | 3 | 7 |
Code of Conduct | 3 | 4 |
Generic Registry | 5 | 5 |
Public Interest Commitments (PIC) | - | 3 |
Registry Data Escrow | 18 | 57 |
Reserved Names | 3 | 3 |
Zone File Access | 29 | 27 |
REGISTRY Total | 61 | 106 |
Compliance Process Volume
January 2023 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 32 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 12 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | - |
Escalated Notice | 2 |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 124 |
Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | January 2023 |
---|---|---|
Total | - |
January 2023 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.
January 2023 Registry Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 95 |
Out of Scope | 29 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registry Closed Complaints Total | 124 |
January 2023 Registry Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type
Resolved
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Registry Data Escrow | ICANN received the required registry data escrow notification. | 59 |
Zone File Access | The registry corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registry demonstrated compliance. | 13 | |
The request for zone file access was already approved by the registry operator at the time of processing the complaint. | 22 | |
Resolved Category Total | 95 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Abuse Contact Data | 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 regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 4 | |
Code of Conduct | 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 regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 2 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 1 | |
Generic Registry | The complaint is out of scope because ICANN does not process complaints regarding website content. | 1 |
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 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 there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 1 | |
Public Interest Commitments (PIC) | 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 there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 1 | |
Reserved Names | 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 | |
Zone File Access | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 7 |
Out of Scope Category Total | 29 |
Complaint Volume & Closure Rate
Volume Trend
Jan-22 | Feb-22 | Mar-22 | Apr-22 | May-22 | Jun-22 | Jul-22 | Aug-22 | Sep-22 | Oct-22 | Nov-22 | Dec-22 | Jan-23 |
816 | 2058 | 1240 | 1124 | 856 | 1459 | 947 | 3490 | 904 | 1198 | 850 | 929 | 981 |
Total Volume
Counts | December 2022 | January 2023 |
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Total New | 929 | 981 |
Total Closed | 454 | 1894 |