ICANN Contractual Compliance Dashboard for October 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 October 2024 Closed before 1st
Inquiry / Notice
Consent To Display Registration Data44
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data109
DNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse457384
Domain Renewal/Redemption8580
Domain Suspension2225
Generic Registrar6548
Privacy/Proxy53
Registrar Data Escrow231181
Registration Data (service down)104
Registration Data Inaccuracy3728
Transfer145149
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)103
REGISTRAR Total1,081918
  • The complaint type “WHOIS Inaccuracy” has been renamed “Registration Data Inaccuracy”. All complaints processed by Compliance in this complaint type are now reported under Registration Data Inaccuracy.
  • Some Complaint Types are from the legacy system.
  • “Closed before 1st Inquiry/Notice” represents complaints closed during the reporting period and can include complaints received in a prior period.

Compliance Process Volume

October 2024 Quantity Sent
Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent143
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent37
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent6
Escalated Notice31
Volume Breach-
Volume Suspension-
Volume Termination-
Volume Contract Non-Renewal-
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 1062

Note: “Quantity Sent” represents activity which occurred during the reporting period and can include complaints received in a prior period.

Registrar Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards

Details on GAC Category 1 Type Complaint Type October 2024
Highly Regulated (Safeguards 1-8)::Corporate IdentifiersDNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse2
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Corporate IdentifiersDNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::EnvironmentalGeneric Registrar1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::FinancialGeneric Registrar1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyDNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse11
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyDomain Renewal/Redemption3
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyDomain Suspension3
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyGeneric Registrar2
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyRegistration Data Inaccuracy1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyTransfer1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual Property;Highly Regulated (Safeguards 1-8)::GamblingDNS Abuse and Other Types of Abuse1
Total27

Registrar complaints processed in October 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 3rd Inquiry/Notice Closed Inquiry/ Notice Total Inquires/ Notices in process Closure reason(s) for Inquiries/Notices
Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data
IP Lawyer/Brand Protection21The complaint is out of scope (1)1-112The registrar demonstrated compliance.; Registration Data disclosed (1)
Authorized Representative of Registrant11The complaint is out of scope (1)------
Other56The complaint is out of scope (6)11--1-
UDRP/URS - Complainant1--------
Information Security Researcher1--------
Registrar-1The complaint is out of scope (1)------
Other Complaint Types also including disclosure requests for gTLD Registration Data:
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Consent To Display Registration Data
Consent To Display Registration DataRegistrant - Current12The complaint is out of scope (2)------
UDRP/URS - Respondent11The complaint is out of scope (1)------
Registry Operator11The complaint is out of scope (1)------
Reseller1-------
Domain Renewal/RedemptionRegistrant - Current11The complaint is out of scope (1)------
Registration Data (service down)Registrant - Current------1-
gTLD Registration Data - RDDS
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Total151421114-

*The following columns have been removed from the above table because they had no complaint counts for the reported month:

  • Escalated Notice
  • Breach Notice
  • Suspension Notice
  • Termination Notice

*In the table above, the number of Reporter Complaints received may not equal the total number of closed Reporter Complaints plus the number of Notices/Inquiries sent, for any of the following reasons:

  • Compliance actions took place in different months. The table reflects activity per month. Compliance may send Inquiries, Notices or Closures in different months from which it received the related complaint. For example, Compliance may receive a Reporter Complaint in one month, which is closed or results in an Inquiry/Notice sent to a contracted party the following month. Further, new Reporter Complaints may be pending review and processing by Compliance and therefore, only reported as received in the reported month.
  • The reporter misfiled the complaint. A reporter may submit a complaint using the form for Disclosure of gTLD Registration Data or Consent to Display, which after review, Compliance determines is within the scope of ICANN's contractual authority, but should be processed under a different complaint type.
  • Compliance bundled multiple complaints into a single Inquiry/Notice. A single compliance Inquiry or Notice may be based on one or multiple Reporter Complaints received by compliance, or on Compliance’s own observations of areas of non-compliance.

*Reporter type refers to the capacity in which the reporter submitted the complaint, which is selected by the reporter at the time of submission and is not determined by Compliance.

*Compliance processes Notices/Inquiries for disclosure of gTLD Registration Data to ensure compliance with Appendix A, Section 4.1 of the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data. Notices/Inquiries may be closed upon a registrar correcting an area of non-compliance or demonstrating compliance, regardless of whether access to Registration Data is granted or denied.

*Out of scope complaints involving disclosure for gTLD Registration Data may include for example, requests for personal data of privacy or proxy registrant customers, requests for Registration Data that is available in the public Registration Data Directory Services (not redacted), or failure to provide evidence of request made to the contracted party.

*The 'total Inquiries/Notices in process' reflects the number pending during the month, which account for those in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Inquiry/Notice status, including those for which Compliance may not have sent additional Inquiries or Notices due to ongoing remediation for example.

*For additional details of complaints processed in the legacy ticketing system, please refer to the Monthly Dashboard for May 2020 through August 2020 available here: https://features.icann.org/compliance/dashboard/report-list

*Examples of how “the registrar corrected its noncompliance” include:

  • Registrar implemented changes to ensure it was providing reasonable access to non-public Registration Data per Section 4.1 of Appendix A.
  • Registrar responded to a request for access to non-public Registration Data and provided the requested Data or an explanation for denial.
  • Registrar implemented changes to ensure it was providing full Registration Data to UDRP providers upon notification of a complaint per Section 1.1 of Appendix E.
  • Registrar implemented changes to the display of Registration Data in its RDDS to address the concerns raised in the compliance inquiry/notice (e.g., registrar is now providing an anonymized email address or a web form to facilitate email communication with the relevant contact).

*Examples of how “the registrar demonstrated compliance” include:

  • Registrar demonstrated that it previously reviewed and responded to request(s) for access to non-public Registration Data per the requirements in Section 4.1 of Appendix A.
  • Registrar demonstrated that it displays Registration Data in its RDDS pursuant to the requirements of the RAA and Sections 2 and 3 of Appendix A (e.g. registrar demonstrated that it obtained Consent from the registrant to display non-redacted Registration Data in the RDDS, otherwise subject to redaction requirements pursuant to Section 2.1).

October 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.

October 2024 Registrar Closed Complaints Summary

Closure Code Category # of Complaints
Resolved333
Out of Scope729
ICANN Issue-
Registrar Closed Complaints Total1,062

October 2024 Registrar Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type

Resolved

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
AuditThe contracted party provided clarification to clear initial finding(s).1
The contracted party provided the requested data and documents.14
Disclosure of gTLD Registration DataThe registrar demonstrated compliance.1
DNS Abuse and Other Types of AbuseThe registrar demonstrated having reasonably and promptly investigated and appropriately responded to an abuse report.9
The registrar does not have actionable evidence to determine the domain name is being used for DNS Abuse.4
The registrar published the required abuse contact. This contact provides a confirmation receipt to any party submitting an abuse report.1
The registrar suspended or deactivated the domain name. This is a reasonable response to an abuse report.10
The registrar suspended/deactivated the domain name. This is an appropriate mitigation action to stop the use of the domain name for DNS Abuse.19
The registrar took appropriate mitigation action, other than suspension, to stop the use of the domain name for DNS Abuse.5
Domain Renewal/RedemptionThe registrar corrected its Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP) noncompliance.1
Domain SuspensionThe domain is no longer suspended.6
The registrar demonstrated compliance.1
The registrar's deletion of the domain was compliant.3
Generic RegistrarThe registrar submitted its annual compliance certificate.1
The registrar's Registrar Information Specification form was completed.2
Registrar Data EscrowThe registrar completed its data escrow deposit.202
The registrar demonstrated compliance.7
Registration Data (service down)The registrar corrected its noncompliance.6
The registrar's WHOIS service is now compliant.2
Registration Data InaccuracyThe domain is suspended and the registrar is not required to address the WHOIS inaccuracy complaint.5
The WHOIS data has been updated.2
TransferThe registrar corrected its noncompliance.1
The registrar demonstrated compliance with its contractual requirements.2
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 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 has been completed.17
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)The registrar demonstrated compliance.4
The registrar locked a domain subject to a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding.1
Resolved Category Total333

Out of Scope

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
Consent To Display Registration DataThe complaint is out of scope because ICANN is not a registrar.1
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.3
Disclosure of gTLD Registration DataThe complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority.2
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.7
DNS Abuse and Other Types of AbuseThe complaint is invalid or not actionable because there is no evidence of an abuse report filed with a registrar or registry.124
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.3
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.10
The complaint is out of scope because it is about a private dispute that does not implicate ICANN's contractual authority.5
The complaint is out of scope because it is incomplete or broad.3
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain.43
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.104
The complaint is out of scope because the domain is not registered.3
The complaint is out of scope because there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar.3
The domain is suspended and suspension is a reasonable response to the abuse report.21
The domain name is suspended or disabled and suspension is a mitigation action to stop DNS Abuse.63
Domain Renewal/RedemptionThe 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 incomplete or broad.3
The complaint is out of scope because it is regarding a country-code top-level domain.12
The complaint is out of scope because reporter is a repeat offender.2
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.57
Domain SuspensionThe 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 reporter is a repeat offender.2
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.13
Generic RegistrarThe 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 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.1
The complaint is out of scope because it is incomplete or broad.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.28
Privacy/ProxyThe 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.1
Registrar Data EscrowThe complaint is out of scope because it is a duplicate of an open complaint.5
Registration Data (service down)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.2
Registration Data InaccuracyThe 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.4
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.21
TransferThe complaint is out of scope because customer service issues are outside of ICANN's contractual authority.3
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 about a private dispute that does not implicate ICANN's contractual authority.2
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.10
The complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.114
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.2
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)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 Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceeding.1
Out of Scope Category Total729

Registries

Registry Complaint Volume & Distribution

Complaint Type October 2024 Closed before 1st
Inquiry / Notice
Audit210
Code of Conduct24
DNS Abuse3439
Generic Registry50
Public Interest Commitments (PIC)11
Registry Data Escrow4237
Registry Fees10
Zone File Access62
REGISTRY Total11283

Note:

  • Some Complaint Types are from the legacy system.
  • ”Closed before 1st Inquiry/Notice” represents complaints closed during the reporting period and can include complaints received in a prior period.

Compliance Process Volume

October 2024 Quantity Sent
Volume 1st Inquiry/Notice Sent28
Volume 2nd Inquiry/Notice Sent4
Volume 3rd Inquiry/Notice Sent4
Escalated Notice-
Volume Breach-
Volume Termination-
Volume Contract Non-Renewal-
Volume Closed All - as of Current Month = 86

Note: “Quantity Sent” represents activity which occurred during the reporting period and can include complaints received in a prior period.

Registry Additional Information on Complaints Related to GAC Category 1 Safeguards

Details on GAC Category 1 Type Complaint Type October 2024
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::ChildrenRegistry Data Escrow1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::EnvironmentalRegistry Data Escrow1
Regulated (Safeguards 1-3)::Intellectual PropertyRegistry Data Escrow1
Total3

October 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.

October 2024 Registry Closed Complaints Summary

Closure Code Category # of Complaints
Resolved43
Out of Scope43
ICANN Issue-
Registry Closed Complaints Total86

October 2024 Registry Closed Complaints Detail by Category and by Complaint Type

Resolved

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
Code of ConductThe registrar demonstrated compliance.1
DNS AbuseThe 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
Generic RegistryThe registry demonstrated compliance.1
Registry Data EscrowICANN received the required registry data escrow notification.39
Zone File AccessThe request for zone file access was already approved by the registry operator at the time of processing the complaint.1
Resolved Category Total43

Out of Scope

Complaint Types Closure Code Description # of Complaints
Code of ConductThe 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 there is no evidence of an abuse report with the registrar.1
DNS AbuseThe complaint is invalid or not actionable because there is no evidence of an abuse report filed with a registrar or registry.24
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.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.1
The domain name is suspended or disabled and suspension is a mitigation action to stop DNS Abuse.3
Public Interest Commitments (PIC)The complaint is out of scope because it is about a private dispute that does not implicate ICANN's contractual authority.1
Zone File AccessThe complaint is out of scope because the complainant did not provide the requested information.1
Out of Scope Category Total43

Complaint Volume & Closure Rate

Volume Trend


Total Volume

Counts September 2024 October 2024
Total New2,2671,193
Total Closed2,3831,148