ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for September 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 | September 2024 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Consent To Display Registration Data | 5 | 4 |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | 8 | 6 |
DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | 354 | 435 |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | 61 | 58 |
Domain Suspension | 25 | 17 |
Generic Registrar | 55 | 55 |
Privacy/Proxy | 4 | 3 |
Registrar Data Escrow | 1,479 | 1449 |
Registrar Fees | 2 | 0 |
Registration Data (service down) | 12 | 15 |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | 34 | 27 |
Transfer | 148 | 94 |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 10 | 10 |
REGISTRAR Total | 2,197 | 2,173 |
Compliance Process Volume
September 2024 | Quantity Sent |
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Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 130 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 28 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 7 |
Escalated Notice | 3 |
Volume Breach | 7 |
Volume Suspension | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | 0 |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 2321 |
Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | September 2024 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Environmental | Domain Suspension | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Generic Geographic Terms | Transfer | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | 9 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Domain Suspension | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Transfer | 1 |
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property | Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Registrar complaints processed in September 2024 related to requirements under the Interim Registration Data Policy for gTLDs:
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 Inquires/ Notices in process | Closure reason(s) for Inquiries/Notices |
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Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | |||||||||
IP Lawyer/Brand Protection | 1 | 1 | The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | The registrar demonstrated compliance.; Request for access to non-public Registration Data incomplete (1) The registrar corrected its noncompliance.; Access to non-public Registration Data denied (1) The registrar corrected its noncompliance.; Registration Data disclosed (1) | |
LEA, Consumer Protection, Government or Data Protection Agency | 1 | 1 | The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | - | - | - | ||
Other | 5 | 3 | The complaint is out of scope (3) | - | - | - | - | ||
Registrant - Former | 1 | 1 | The complaint is out of scope (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 | The complaint is out of scope (1) | - | - | - | - | |
Consent To Display Registration Data | |||||||||
Consent To Display Registration Data | Registrant - Current | 5 | 4 | The complaint is out of scope (4) | |||||
Registration Data (service down) | Registrant - Current | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | ||
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS | |||||||||
Generic Registrar | Other | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | The registrar corrected its noncompliance.(1) | |
Total | 14 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
September 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.
September 2024 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 1,591 |
Out of Scope | 729 |
ICANN Issue | 1 |
Registrar Closed Complaints Total | 2,321 |
September 2024 Registrar Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type
Resolved
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Audit | The contracted party provided clarification to clear initial finding(s). | 1 |
The contracted party provided the requested data and documents. | 10 | |
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 2 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse | The registrar demonstrated having reasonably and promptly investigated and appropriately responded to an abuse report. | 7 |
The registrar does not have actionable evidence to determine the domain name is being used for DNS Abuse. | 7 | |
The registrar requested the registrant and/or reseller to act on an abusive activity. The registrant and/or reseller then took action that resulted in the abusive activity being stopped. The registrar took appropriate mitigation action to disrupt the use of the domain name for DNS Abuse. | 3 | |
The registrar suspended or deactivated the domain name. This is a reasonable response to an abuse report. | 19 | |
The registrar suspended/deactivated the domain name. This is an appropriate mitigation action to stop the use of the domain name for DNS Abuse. | 20 | |
The registrar took appropriate mitigation action to disrupt the use of the domain name for DNS Abuse. | 4 | |
Domain Renewal/Redemption | The domain has been renewed with the same registrant. | 1 |
The registrar corrected its Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) noncompliance. | 3 | |
The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 2 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) requirements. | 1 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 | |
Domain Suspension | The domain is no longer suspended. | 2 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 2 | |
The registrar's deletion of the domain was compliant. | 2 | |
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 | |
The registrar submitted its annual compliance certificate. | 3 | |
Registrar Data Escrow | The registrar completed its data escrow deposit. | 1,463 |
Registration Data (service down) | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 1 |
The registrar's WHOIS service is now compliant. | 1 | |
Registration Data Inaccuracy | The domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint. | 4 |
The WHOIS data has been updated. | 7 | |
Transfer | The registrar corrected its noncompliance. | 2 |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements. | 4 | |
The registrar demonstrated compliance with the change of registrant 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. | 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 the change of registrant lock. | 1 | |
The transfer has been completed. | 5 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | The registrar demonstrated compliance. | 1 |
The registrar locked a domain subject to a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding. | 1 | |
Resolved Category Total | 1,591 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Consent To Display 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 ICANN is not a registrar. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 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 ICANN is not a registrar. | 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. | 1 | |
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. | 161 |
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. | 7 | |
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. | 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 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. | 144 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered. | 6 | |
The domain is suspended and suspension is a reasonable response to the abuse report. | 15 | |
The domain name is suspended or disabled and suspension is a mitigation action to stop DNS Abuse. | 57 | |
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. | 5 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 8 | |
The complaint is out of scope because reporter is a repeat offender. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 42 | |
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 incomplete or broad. | 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. | 10 | |
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. | 4 | |
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 incomplete or broad. | 2 | |
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. | 38 | |
Privacy/Proxy | 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 | |
Registrar Data Escrow | The complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 10 |
Registration Data (service down) | 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. | 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. | 2 | |
The complaint is out of scope because reporter is a repeat offender. | 1 | |
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 it is a duplicate of an open complaint. | 2 |
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. | 21 | |
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. | 8 | |
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 9 | |
The complaint is out of scope because reporter is a repeat offender. | 1 | |
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information. | 66 | |
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. | 2 | |
The complaint will not be addressed because it contains offensive and/or abusive language. | 1 | |
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP) | 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 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. | 2 | |
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. | 3 | |
Out of Scope Category Total | 729 |
ICANN Issue
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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Registrar Data Escrow | The matter has been withdrawn due to an ICANN issue. | 1 |
ICANN Issue Category Total | 1 |
Registries
Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution
Complaint Type | September 2024 | Closed before 1st Inquiry / Notice |
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Code of Conduct | 2 | 0 |
DNS Abuse | 18 | 14 |
Generic Registry | 6 | 0 |
Registry Data Escrow | 31 | 34 |
Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) | 1 | 1 |
Zone File Access | 12 | 1 |
REGISTRY Total | 70 | 50 |
Compliance Process Volume
September 2024 | Quantity Sent |
---|---|
Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent | 22 |
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 7 |
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent | 5 |
Escalated Notice | 2 |
Volume Breach | - |
Volume Termination | - |
Volume Contract Non-Renewal | - |
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 62 |
Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards
Details on GAC Category 1 Type | Complaint Type | September 2024 |
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Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Health and Fitness | Registry Data Escrow | 2 |
Total | 2 |
September 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.
September 2024 Registry Closed Complaints Summary
Closure Code Category | # of Complaints |
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Resolved | 45 |
Out of Scope | 17 |
ICANN Issue | - |
Registry Closed Complaints Total | 62 |
September 2024 Registry Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type
Resolved
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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DNS Abuse | The registry suspended/deactivated the domain name. This is an appropriate mitigation action to contribute to stopping the use of the domain name for DNS Abuse. | 1 |
Registry Data Escrow | ICANN received the required registry data escrow notification. | 35 |
Registry Fees | The registry paid its ICANN fees. | 1 |
Zone File Access | The request for zone file access was already approved by the registry operator at the time of processing the complaint. | 8 |
Resolved Category Total | 45 |
Out of Scope
Complaint Types | Closure Code Description | # of Complaints |
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DNS Abuse | The complaint is invalid or not actionable because there is no evidence of an abuse report filed with a registrar or registry. | 9 |
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. | 2 | |
The domain name is suspended or disabled and suspension is a mitigation action to stop DNS Abuse. | 1 | |
Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) | The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain. | 1 |
Zone File Access | 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
Total Volume
Counts | August 2024 | September 2024 |
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Total New | 1,158 | 2,267 |
Total Closed | 1,217 | 2,383 |