ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for April 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 | April 2023 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse | 571 | 474 |
Consent To Display Registration Data | 5 | 4 |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 15 | 7 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 62 | 58 |
Domain Suspension | 33 | 20 |
Generic Registrar | 62 | 54 |
Privacy/Proxy | 3 | 8 |
Registrar Data Escrow | 186 | 102 |
Registrar Fees | 2 | - |
Registration Data (service down) | 5 | 3 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 148 | 87 |
Transfer | 120 | 110 |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 4 | 3 |
REGISTRAR Total | 1,216 | 930 |
Compliance Process Volume
April 2023 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 207 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 39 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 12 |
Escalated Notice | - |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Suspension | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 1121 |
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 | 372 |
Malware, botnet | 84 |
Spam | 253 |
Counterfeiting | 108 |
Fraudulent, deceptive practices | 291 |
Pharmaceutical | 56 |
Trademark or copyright infringement | 193 |
Abuse contact / procedures information | 106 |
Other | 68 |
Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | April 2023 |
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Highly Regulated (Safeguards 1-8)::Education | Abuse | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Children;Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Abuse | 2 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Children;Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Environmental | Domain Suspension | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Abuse | 3 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Domain Renewal/Redemption | 1 |
Total | 9 |
Registrar Complaints Processed in April 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 | 6 | 2 | The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information (1) The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint (1) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | The registrar demonstrated compliance; Registration Data disclosed (1) The registrar corrected its noncompliance (1) The registrar corrected its noncompliance; Request for access to non-public Registration Data incomplete (1) | ||
Authorized Representative of Registrant | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
Registrant - Former | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||||
LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency | 2 | 1 | The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information (1) | - | - | - | 1 | |||
UDRP/URS - Complainant | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
Information Security Researcher | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
Non-Governmental Organization | 2 | 2 | The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information (1) The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain (1) | - | - | - | - | |||
Other | 2 | 2 | The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information (1) The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | - | 1 | - | The registrar demonstrated compliance; Access to non-public Registration Data denied (1) | ||
Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data: | ||||||||||
Abuse | LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | |||
Other | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | The registrar responded to abuse report; The registrar demonstrated compliance (1) | |||
Consent To Display Registration Data | Registrant - Current | 4 | 2 | The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information (1) The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered (1) | - | - | - | - | ||
Other | 1 | 2 | The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information (1) The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain (1) | - | - | - | - | |||
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS | ||||||||||
Generic Registrar | ICANN Compliance | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | The registrar corrected its noncompliance (1) | ||
Total | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
April 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.
April 2023 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 317 |
Out of Scope | 804 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registrar Closed Complaints Total | 1121 |
April 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. | 55 |
The registrar documented a valid non-action in response to the abuse report. | 1 | |
The registrar responded to the abuse report. | 43 | |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | The contracted party provided incomplete or insufficient information in request for disclosure of non-public registration data. | 1 |
The contracted party provided rationale for denying access to non-public registration data. | 1 | |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The domain has been renewed with the same registrant. | 3 |
The registrar corrected its Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) noncompliance. | 1 | |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 2 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) requirements. | 5 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 3 | |
Domain Suspension | The domain is no longer suspended. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
Generic Registrar | The domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint. | 1 |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 | |
Registrar Data Escrow | The registrar completed its data escrow deposit. | 107 |
The registrar's data escrow file content issue is resolved. | 2 | |
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. | 27 |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 | |
The WHOIS data has been updated. | 28 | |
Transfer | The change of registrant has been completed. | 1 |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements. | 2 | |
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. | 2 | |
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. | 3 | |
The transfer cannot be completed due to the change of registrant lock. | 1 | |
The transfer has been completed. | 10 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 3 | |
The registrar locked a domain subject to a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding. | 1 | |
Privacy/Proxy | The domain name in the complaint is not using a Privacy/Proxy provider. | 1 |
Resolved Category Total | 317 |
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. | 10 |
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. | 15 | |
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 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. | 2 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 47 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 95 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 6 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 268 | |
Consent To Display Registration Data | 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 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
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 it is about an illegal activity that is 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. | 4 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 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 it is a duplicate of a closed complaint. | 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. | 52 | |
Domain Suspension | 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. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 14 | |
Generic Registrar | 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 does not process complaints regarding website content. | 2 | |
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. | 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 incomplete or broad. | 2 | |
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. | 21 | |
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. | 9 | |
Registrar Fees | The complaint is out of scope because the registrar voluntarily terminated its ICANN accreditation. | 1 |
Registration Data (service down) | 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 | |
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. | 5 | |
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. | 7 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 68 | |
Transfer | The complaint is out of scope because ICANN terminated the registrar's accreditation. | 2 |
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. | 11 | |
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. | 1 | |
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. | 83 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant is not the transfer contact for the domain. | 2 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The complaint is out of scope because it is about a registrar that is not within ICANN's contractual authority. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 2 | |
Privacy/Proxy | 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 evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 3 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 804 |
Registries
Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution
Complaint Type | April 2023 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse Contact Data | 4 | 5 |
Code of Conduct | 3 | 5 |
Generic Registry | 2 | 4 |
Registry Data Escrow | 411 | 50 |
Reserved Names | 2 | 1 |
Zone File Access | 15 | 2 |
REGISTRY Total | 437 | 67 |
Compliance Process Volume
April 2023 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 8 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | - |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 2 |
Escalated Notice | 38 |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 68 |
Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | April 2023 |
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- | - | - |
Total | - |
April 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.
April 2023 Registry Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 51 |
Out of Scope | 17 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registry Closed Complaints Total | 68 |
April 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. | 51 |
Resolved Category Total | 51 |
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 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. | 3 | |
Generic Registry | 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. | 2 | |
Reserved Names | The complaint is out of scope because it is not about an ICANN contracted party. | 1 |
Zone File Access | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 2 |
Code of Conduct | 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 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. | 2 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 17 |
Complaint Volume & Closure Rate
Volume Trend
Apr-22 | May-22 | Jun-22 | Jul-22 | Aug-22 | Sep-22 | Oct-22 | Nov-22 | Dec-22 | Jan-23 | Feb-23 | Mar-23 | Apr-23 |
1124 | 856 | 1459 | 947 | 3490 | 904 | 1198 | 850 | 929 | 981 | 964 | 1295 | 1653 |
Total Volume
Counts | March 2023 | April 2023 |
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Total New | 1295 | 1653 |
Total Closed | 1317 | 1189 |