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2012-06-28-IDN-2
GAC Advice
2012-06-28-IDN-2
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Consensus met
2012-06-28-IDN-2
Communication
In principle the GAC considers that the introduction of IDN ccTLDs on an expeditious basis is in the global public interest. The GAC notes that a conservative approach has been taken in respect of two character IDN applications. The GAC is of the view that decisions may have erred on the too-conservative side, in effect applying a more stringent test of confusability between Latin and non-Latin scripts than when undertaking a side by side comparison of Latin strings. A practical approach should be followed allowing confusability to be pragmatically considered on a case by case basis, following publicly documented criteria.
The GAC advises the Board:
- the GAC will write to the Board with further reflections on the methodology that should be followed when evaluating two character IDNs.
Communication
In principle the GAC considers that the introduction of IDN ccTLDs on an expeditious basis is in the global public interest. The GAC notes that a conservative approach has been taken in respect of two character IDN applications. The GAC is of the view that decisions may have erred on the too-conservative side, in effect applying a more stringent test of confusability between Latin and non-Latin scripts than when undertaking a side by side comparison of Latin strings. A practical approach should be followed allowing confusability to be pragmatically considered on a case by case basis, following publicly documented criteria.
The GAC advises the Board:
- the GAC will write to the Board with further reflections on the methodology that should be followed when evaluating two character IDNs.
GAC Acknowledgement of Register Entry
27 July 2012
Next Steps/Required Action
Draft letter to Elise Gerich circulated to GAC mailing list, edits and comments requested by 7 September 2012 with intention of finalizing letter after that date.
Responsible Party
GAC