ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for February 2024
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 2024 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse | 3,151 | 3507 |
Audit | 62 | 0 |
Consent To Display Registration Data | 2 | 3 |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 12 | 9 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 86 | 67 |
Domain Suspension | 23 | 24 |
Generic Registrar | 65 | 34 |
Privacy/Proxy | 2 | 1 |
Registrar Data Escrow | 316 | 244 |
Registrar Fees | 3 | 0 |
Registration Data (service down) | 10 | 15 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 40 | 31 |
Transfer | 150 | 134 |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 8 | 2 |
REGISTRAR Total | 3,930 | 4,071 |
Compliance Process Volume
February 2024 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 306 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 58 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 12 |
Escalated Notice | 2 |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Suspension | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 4263 |
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 | 2508 |
Malware, botnet | 82 |
Spam | 420 |
Counterfeiting | 297 |
Fraudulent, deceptive practices | 403 |
Pharmaceutical | 414 |
Trademark or copyright infringement | 234 |
Abuse contact / procedures information | 145 |
Other | 681 |
Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | February 2024 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Environmental | Abuse | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Financial | Abuse | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Health and Fitness;Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Charity | Generic Registrar | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Abuse | 27 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Domain Renewal/Redemption | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Generic Registrar | 4 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Transfer | 2 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property;Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Environmental | Abuse | 1 |
Total | 38 |
Registrar Complaints Processed in February 2024 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 | 3nd Inquiry/ Notice | Closed Inquiry/Notice | Total Inquires/ Notices in process | Closure reason(s) for Inquiries/Notices |
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Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | ||||||||||
IP Lawyer/Brand Protection | 7 | 4 | The complaint is out of scope (4) | 3 | 3 | - | 3 | 5 | The registrar demonstrated compliance.;Registration Data disclosed (1) The registrar corrected its noncompliance.;Request for access to non-public Registration Data incomplete (1) The registrar corrected its noncompliance.;Registration Data disclosed (1) | |
Authorized Representative of Registrant | 1 | 1 | The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Non-Governmental Organization | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | |||
Registrant - Current | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency | - | 1 | The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | - | - | - | |||
Other | 3 | 3 | The complaint is out of scope (3) | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | ||
Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data: | ||||||||||
Abuse | IP Lawyer/Brand Protection | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | The domain is suspended and suspension is a reasonable response to the abuse report;The registrar corrected its noncompliance. (1) | |
LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | The registrar responded to abuse report (1) | ||
Other | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | |||
Consent To Display Registration Data | ||||||||||
Registrant - Current | 1 | 1 | The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Information Security Researcher | 1 | 1 | The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Other | - | 1 | The contracted party has displayed the contact information for which consent was provided. (1) | - | - | - | - | - | ||
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS | ||||||||||
Generic Registrar | ICANN Compliance | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
Total | 16 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
February 2024 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 2024 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 532 |
Out of Scope | 3,730 |
ICANN Issue | 1 |
Registrar Closed Complaints Total | 4,263 |
February 2024 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. | 143 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 5 | |
The registrar documented a valid non-action in response to the abuse report. | 5 | |
The registrar documented a valid response to the abuse report. | 1 | |
The registrar published the required abuse contact information. | 1 | |
The registrar responded to the abuse report. | 30 | |
The registry demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
Consent To Display Registration Data | The contracted party has displayed the contact information for which consent was provided. | 1 |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 2 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The registrar corrected its Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) noncompliance. | 8 |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) requirements. | 8 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
The registry demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
Domain Suspension | The domain is no longer suspended. | 4 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 2 | |
The registrar's deletion of the domain was compliant. | 1 | |
Generic Registrar | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 2 |
The registrar submitted its annual compliance certificate. | 4 | |
The registrar's annual compliance certificate has been corrected. | 1 | |
Registrar Data Escrow | The registrar completed its data escrow deposit. | 256 |
The registrar completed its initial data escrow deposit. | 1 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 5 | |
The registrar's data escrow file content issue is resolved. | 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. | 2 | |
The WHOIS data has been updated. | 1 | |
Transfer | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements. | 8 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 2 | |
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. | 2 | |
The transfer cannot be completed due to a transfer or registration within the past 60 days, or a change of registrant lock. | 2 | |
The transfer cannot be completed due to evidence of fraud. | 1 | |
The transfer cannot be completed due to the change of registrant lock. | 1 | |
The transfer has been completed. | 12 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The registrar locked a domain subject to a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding. | 1 |
Resolved Category Total | 532 |
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. | 13 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it contains offensive language. | 5 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint. | 12 | |
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 about a private dispute that does not implicate ICANN's contractual authority. | 2 | |
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 it is about an illegal activity that is outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 5 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is incomplete or broad. | 13 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is not about an ICANN contracted party. | 6 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 868 | |
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. | 174 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 13 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 2,288 | |
Consent To Display Registration Data | The complaint is out of scope because ICANN is not a registrar. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is about an illegal activity that is outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 1 | |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 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 an open complaint. | 2 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 4 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 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 regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 8 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 50 | |
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 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. | 4 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 15 | |
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. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because ICANN is not a registrar. | 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. | 4 | |
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. | 17 | |
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. | 2 | |
Registrar Data Escrow | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 6 |
Registration Data (service down) | The complaint is out of scope because it is about a legitimate use of the domain. | 1 |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 4 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 9 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
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 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 about information that does not exist in the domain's current WHOIS. | 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. | 20 | |
Transfer | 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 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. | 16 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 99 | |
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 unauthorized transfer was due to hijacking. | 5 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 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 Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding. | 1 | |
Privacy/Proxy | The complaint is out of scope because it is about an illegal activity that is outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 1 |
Out of Scope Category Total | 3,730 |
ICANN Issue
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Registration Data Inaccuracy | The matter has been withdrawn due to an ICANN issue. | 1 |
ICANN Issue Category Total | 1 |
Registries
Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution
Complaint Type | February 2024 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Abuse Contact Data | 3 | 3 |
Code of Conduct | 3 | 5 |
Generic Registry | 7 | 1 |
Registry Data Escrow | 17 | 21 |
Registry Fees | 1 | 0 |
Reserved Names | 1 | 0 |
Zone File Access | 8 | 0 |
REGISTRY Total | 40 | 30 |
Compliance Process Volume
February 2024 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 8 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 1 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 2 |
Escalated Notice | 4 |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 33 |
Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | February 2024 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Generic Registry | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Registry Data Escrow | 1 |
Total | 2 |
February 2024 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 2024 Registry Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 24 |
Out of Scope | 9 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registry Closed Complaints Total | 33 |
February 2024 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. | 20 |
The registry demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
Registry Fees | The registry paid its ICANN fees. | 3 |
Resolved Category Total | 24 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Abuse Contact Data | The complaint is out of scope because ICANN does not process complaints regarding website content. | 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 | |
Code of Conduct | 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 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 the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 2 | |
Generic Registry | The complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 1 |
Out of Scope Category Total | 9 |
Complaint Volume & Closure Rate
Volume Trend
Total Volume
Counts | January 2024 | February 2024 |
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Total New | 1,816 | 3,970 |
Total Closed | 1,573 | 4,296 |