ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for April 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 | April 2024 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Consent To Display Registration Data | 1 | 0 |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 6 | 0 |
DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | 1,036 | 1075 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 66 | 61 |
Domain Suspension | 29 | 27 |
Generic Registrar | 55 | 37 |
Privacy/Proxy | 3 | 8 |
Registrar Data Escrow | 239 | 268 |
Registration Data (service down) | 4 | 10 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 51 | 33 |
Transfer | 155 | 137 |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 6 | 3 |
REGISTRAR Total | 1,651 | 1,659 |
Compliance Process Volume
April 2024 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 200 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 51 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 11 |
Escalated Notice | 3 |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Suspension | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 1841 |
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 | 1189 |
Malware, botnet | 846 |
Spam | 636 |
Counterfeiting | 527 |
Fraudulent, deceptive practices | 784 |
Pharmaceutical | 110 |
Trademark or copyright infringement | 657 |
Abuse contact / procedures information | 166 |
Other | 557 |
Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | April 2024 |
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Highly Regulated (Safeguards 1-8)::Charity | DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Financial | DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Financial | Transfer | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | 11 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Domain Suspension | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Generic Registrar | 2 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Registration Data Inaccuracy | 2 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Transfer | 3 |
Special: Potential for Cyber Bullying/Harassment (Safeguards 1-9)::Bullying/Harassment | Domain Renewal/Redemption | 1 |
Total | 23 |
Registrar Complaints Processed in April 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 | 4 | - | 10 | 1 | - | 3 | 10 | The registrar demonstrated compliance.; Access to non-public Registration Data denied (1) The registrar demonstrated compliance.; Request for access to non-public Registration Data incomplete (1) The registrar corrected its noncompliance.; Registration Data disclosed (1) | ||
Information Security Researcher | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Authorized Representative of Registrant | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Other | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | |||
Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data: | ||||||||||
DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | IP Lawyer/Brand Protection | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | ||
Authorized Representative of Registrant | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | |||
Other | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | |||
Consent To Display Registration Data | ||||||||||
Registrant - Current | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS | ||||||||||
Generic Registrar | ICANN Compliance | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. (1) | |
Total | 7 | - | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
April 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.
April 2024 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 437 |
Out of Scope | 1,403 |
ICANN Issue | 1 |
Registrar Closed Complaints Total | 1,841 |
April 2024 Registrar Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type
Resolved
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 2 | |
DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 4 |
The registrar demonstrated having reasonably and promptly investigated and appropriately responded to an abuse report. | 17 | |
The registrar documented a valid non-action in response to the abuse report. | 1 | |
The registrar requested the registrant and/or reseller to act on an abusive activity. This is an appropriate mitigation action to disrupt the use of the domain name for DNS Abuse. | 1 | |
The registrar responded to the abuse report. | 11 | |
The registrar suspended or deactivated the domain name. This is a reasonable response to an abuse report. | 54 | |
The registrar suspended/deactivated the domain name. This is an appropriate mitigation action to stop the use of the domain name for DNS Abuse. | 6 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The domain has been renewed with the same registrant. | 1 |
The registrar corrected its Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) noncompliance. | 1 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) requirements. | 5 | |
Domain Suspension | The domain is no longer suspended. | 3 |
The registrar's deletion of the domain was compliant. | 1 | |
Generic Registrar | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
Registrar Data Escrow | The registrar completed its data escrow deposit. | 280 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 3 | |
Registrar Fees | The registrar paid its ICANN fees. | 1 |
Registration Data (service down) | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 10 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | The domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint. | 5 |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 | |
The registrar verified the domain's WHOIS information is correct. | 1 | |
Transfer | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 2 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements. | 5 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the change of registrant requirements. | 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. | 4 | |
The transfer cannot be completed due to evidence of fraud. | 1 | |
The transfer cannot be completed due to the domain being in redemption grace period or pending delete status. | 1 | |
The transfer has been completed. | 11 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 |
Resolved Category Total | 437 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | The complaint is invalid or not actionable because there is no evidence of an abuse report filed with a registrar or registry. | 77 |
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. | 3 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of a closed complaint. | 8 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 297 | |
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 incomplete or broad. | 13 | |
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. | 80 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 118 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 9 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 390 | |
The domain is suspended and suspension is a reasonable response to the abuse report. | 70 | |
The domain name is suspended or disabled and suspension is a mitigation action to stop DNS Abuse. | 25 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 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 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. | 4 | |
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. | 53 | |
Domain Suspension | 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. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 18 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
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 it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 6 | |
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. | 20 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 8 | |
Privacy/Proxy | 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 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. | 2 | |
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 there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 1 | |
Registration Data (service down) | 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. | 8 | |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 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. | 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 it is regarding the complainant's own domain. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 20 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 1 | |
Transfer | 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. | 13 | |
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. | 13 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 102 | |
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. | 1 | |
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. | 1 | |
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. | 2 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 1,403 |
ICANN Issue
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | The matter has been withdrawn due to an ICANN issue. | 1 |
ICANN Issue Category Total | 1 |
Registries
Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution
Complaint Type | April 2024 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Code of Conduct | 5 | 5 |
DNS Abuse | 24 | 14 |
Generic Registry | 4 | 0 |
Registry Data Escrow | 24 | 25 |
Reserved Names | 3 | 0 |
Zone File Access | 9 | 8 |
REGISTRY Total | 69 | 52 |
Compliance Process Volume
April 2024 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 21 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 5 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | - |
Escalated Notice | 3 |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 55 |
Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | April 2024 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Health and Fitness | DNS Abuse | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | DNS Abuse | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Registry Data Escrow | 2 |
Total | 4 |
April 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.
April 2024 Registry Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 28 |
Out of Scope | 27 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registry Closed Complaints Total | 55 |
April 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. | 25 |
Zone File Access | The registry demonstrated compliance. | 1 |
The request for zone file access was already approved by the registry operator at the time of processing the complaint. | 2 | |
Resolved Category Total | 28 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Code of Conduct | 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 about an illegal activity that is outside of ICANN's contractual authority. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar. | 2 | |
DNS Abuse | The complaint is invalid or not actionable because there is no evidence of an abuse report filed with a registrar or registry. | 5 |
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 is not a registrar. | 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 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. | 1 | |
The domain name is suspended or disabled and suspension is a mitigation action to stop DNS Abuse. | 1 | |
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. | 6 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 27 |
Complaint Volume & Closure Rate
Volume Trend
Total Volume
Counts | March 2024 | April 2024 |
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Total New | 2,608 | 1,720 |
Total Closed | 2,252 | 1,896 |