APTLD Newsletter (6 September 2021)

(.AU  auDA)
What to know about .au direct names now
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/what-know-about-au-direct-names-now

Transcript: Rosemary Sinclair interview on CommsDay Live
https://www.auda.org.au/speech/transcript-rosemary-sinclair-interview-commsday-live

Transcript: Rosemary Sinclair interview with ABC Radio Brisbane
https://www.auda.org.au/speech/rosemary-sinclair-interview-abc-radio-brisbane-25-august-2021

.au direct Launch Date Announced
https://afilias.com.au/newsroom/blog-posts/au-direct-launch-date-announced

(.CC/.TV  Verisign)
Verisign Q2 2021 The Domain Name Industry Brief: 367.3 Million Domain Name Registrations in the Second Quarter of 2021
https://blog.verisign.com/domain-names/verisign-q2-2021-the-domain-name-industry-brief-367-3-million-domain-name-registrations-in-the-second-quarter-of-2021/

The Test of Time at Internet Scale: Verisign’s Danny McPherson Recognized with ACM SIGCOMM Award
https://blog.verisign.com/domain-names/the-test-of-time-at-internet-scale-verisigns-danny-mcpherson-recognized-with-acm-sigcomm-award/

(.HK  HKIRC)
HKIRC Announces the Results of the “Hong Kong E-Commerce & Security Survey 2021” and Recommends 6 Tips for E-Commerce Strategy
https://www.hkirc.hk/en/news/press_release/dmp2021/

(.JP  JPRS)
JPRS Held 8th “.jprs DNSSEC Key Ceremony”
https://jprs.co.jp/en/topics/2021/210903.html

JPRS Revised DNSSEC Practice Statement for the JP Zone (JP DPS)
https://jprs.co.jp/en/topics/2021/210901.html

(.LK  LK Domain Registry)
Protecting PHP Websites from SQL Injections
https://blog.domains.lk/2021/08/protecting-php-websites-from-sql.html

(.MY  MYNIC)
Registration for .MY Premium Domain Names LIVE Bidding is now open (August Session)
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/registration-for-my-premium-domain-names-live-bidding-is-now-open-august-session/

(.QA  CRA)
Qatar Wins a Seat on the Board of Universal Postal Union Council of Administration
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/qatar-wins-a-seat-on-the-board-of-universal-postal-union-council-of-administration

(.SG  SGNIC)
Safeguarding NRIC and Other National Identification Numbers
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2019/08/20/nric-and-other-identification-numbers

(.UZ  UZINFOCOM)
Happy Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan!
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1485

(.VU  TRBR)
Order 1 of 2021 Requirement for licensee to provide information to the Regulator
https://www.trbr.vu/en/public-register/orders/2021/848-order-1-of-2021-requirement-for-licensee-to-provide-information-to-the-regulator

(.WF  Afnic)
.FR celebrates its 35th anniversary
https://www.afnic.fr/en/observatory-and-resources/news/fr-celebrates-its-35th-anniversary/

ADR: Is a “damage to the trademark” enough to win a case?
https://www.afnic.fr/en/observatory-and-resources/expert-papers/adr-is-a-damage-to-the-trademark-enough-to-win-a-case/

(Donuts)
Donuts Domain Trend Report: AUGUST 2021
https://donuts.news/donuts-domain-trend-report-august-2021

Research Reveals Users Looking for Two-Word Domain Names find an Exact Match Available in a .com Only 13% of the Time
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/research-reveals-users-looking-for-two-word-domain-names-find-an-exact-match-available-in-a-com-only-13-of-the-time-301365649.html

(Gransy)
Gransy and Afghanistan’s .af Top Level Domain – political questions to apolitical organization
https://gransy.blog/gransy-and-afghanistans-af-top-level-domain-political-questions-to-apolitical-organization/

(Netnod)
Why connect to a Netnod IX?
https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/why-connect-to-a-netnod-ix

(iQ Global AS)
10 minutes with Peter Cassidy, Co-Founder, Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)
https://iq.global/blog/10-minutes-with-peter-cassidy-apwg

(iThreat)
Insider Signal – 2021.08
https://www.insidersignal.news/p/2021-08-6

(.DE  DENIC)
Expert Talk with DENIC Board Member Andreas Musielak
https://www.denic.de/en/whats-new/news/article/expert-talk-with-denic-board-member-andreas-musielak/

(.ME  DoMEn)
10 Lessons For Successful Freelancing (From .MErs)
https://domain.me/10-lessons-for-successful-freelancing-from-mers/

Dwight Johnson: Unraveling Dreams And Overcoming Doubts
https://domain.me/dwight-johnson-unraveling-dreams-and-overcoming-doubts/

No Two Clients Are The Same: Different Client Approach
https://domain.me/no-two-clients-are-the-same-different-client-approach/

Amanda Foster – A Stuntwoman, A Role Model, An Inspiration
https://domain.me/amanda-foster-a-stuntwoman-a-role-model-an-inspiration/

What is UX Copy And Why It Concerns You
https://domain.me/what-is-ux-copy-and-why-it-concerns-you/

(.RS  RNIDS)
WHOIS hackathon on September 25th and 26^th
https://www.rnids.rs/en/what-s-new/whois-hackathon-on-september-25th-and-26th

(.RU  CC for TLD .RU/.РФ)
APTLD 80 to be held on September 6-9 online
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28483/

Explore the Internet & Govern It project to join the Education Navigator platform
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28465/

Schoolchildren invited to participate in Explore the Internet & Govern It
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28457/

RIF.South internet forum to be held in Stavropol
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28452/

People should be aware of the social and psychological impact technology can have
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28453/

.RU top choice for 68% of small and 77% of medium businesses
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28442/

Updated regulatory documents come into effect
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28441/

Guidelines issued on UA implementation in Cyrillic TLDs
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28436/

“The Summer School has completely changed how I think about internet governance”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28435/

Super-personalization and artificial intelligence: Between convenience and security
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28422/

Inclusive internet is relevant for all countries
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/28420/

Happening now at #APTLD80:
a pre-Meeting Training Session features Prof. Pablo Molina of the Drexel University whose class on cybersecurity kicks off a new dedicated program on cybersecurity for APTLD members by results of which there shall be awarded Certificates of Completion.   Photos

Warmest congrats to the .UZ team on receiving official awards from the Republic of Uzbekistan!    Photos

Warmest congrats to LACTLD on its 23rd anniversary. Many happy returns of the day! https://lactld.org/en/lactld-turns-23/

All the past records fell with the number of registrations for APTLD80 & Pacific IGF have surpassed the mark of 440, and more yet to come! We are happy to see the Pacific folks’ interest and enthusiasm: Fiji is in the lead with 59 registrants, followed by Samoa (40), PNG (35), Tonga (26), Kiribati and Solomon Islands (18 each), and Tuvalu. Hope it is not the end of the story yet as we have another week to go!  #APTLD80 #pacigf

Curious what we are up to at APTLD80 & Pacific Internet Governance Forum (A Joint Forum) #NetGov #Net_Gov #PacIGF ? Check out just a single highlight and get amazed at seeing representatives of 3(!) continents and the vastest region on the planet on the same panel.    Poster of Session 9A: RDAP

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Focus on Finance: Learn More About the ICANN Board Finance Committee’s Work
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/focus-on-finance-learn-more-about-the-icann-board-finance-committees-work-2-9-2021-en

Call for Expressions of Interest: Chair of EPDP-Internationalized Domain Names
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/call-for-expressions-of-interest-chair-of-epdp-internationalized-domain-names-1-9-2021-en

ICANN Training Days for the Eastern European and Central Asian Community
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-training-days-for-the-eastern-european-and-central-asian-community-31-8-2021-en

FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and FY23 Operating Plan and Budget Webinar
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/fy23-27-operating-and-financial-plan-and-fy23-operating-plan-and-budget-webinar-30-8-2021-en

Shaping the Future of the Internet: A Webinar on ICANN’s Newcomer Programs
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/shaping-the-future-of-the-internet-a-webinar-on-icanns-newcomer-programs-26-8-2021-en

Deadline Extended: Expressions of Interest for Registration Data Accuracy Scoping Team Chair
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/deadline-extended-expressions-of-interest-for-registration-data-accuracy-scoping-team-chair-26-8-2021-en

Results of the Audit on Registrars’ Compliance with DNS Abuse Obligations
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/results-of-the-audit-on-registrars-compliance-with-dns-abuse-obligations-24-8-2021-en

(ccNSO)
Call For Volunteers: team to review and recommend improvements to the ccNSO Onboarding Course on ICANN Learn
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-01sep21-en.htm