ICANN87 readout highlights DNS abuse, new gTLD round and registration data access
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ICANN is the group that coordinates parts of the internet's address system. In November 2026, its yearly meeting in Bali was summarized at an event run by eco and ICANN. Topics included fake or harmful website names and how people can check who owns a domain.
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Eco, the German association of the internet industry, and ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN ran a readout to review the main results of the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Bali. The source says almost 1,700 people attended the meeting on site, joining 177 sessions on internet governance The shared rules and decision processes that shape how the internet works and is used. Full definition of internet governance, DNS Domain Name System The internet's directory that links domain names to computer addresses. Full definition of DNS security and ICANN policy work.
DNS abuse Harmful use of domains, defined in ICANN contracts as five specific threats. Full definition of DNS abuse was a central theme. Participants discussed finalizing recommendations on reviewing related domains and preparing further policy work on large-scale domain registration Obtaining the right to use a domain name for a set period. Full definition of registration. Speakers stressed the need to fight DNS abuse effectively, protect against wrongful decisions and protect the rights of domain holders.
Participants also discussed the 2026 application round for new gTLD A generic top-level domain added to the internet through ICANN's New gTLD Program. Full definition of new gTLD, including internationalized domain name A readable internet name made of labels separated by dots. Full definition of domain name, the Applicant Support Programme and the upcoming evaluation and objection procedures.
The Supplemental Recommendations Team continued its work on the SSAD System for Standardized Access/Disclosure A proposed central system for requesting hidden registration data, which ICANN's Board declined to adopt. Full definition of SSAD. Authentication, data disclosure procedures and alignment with existing registration data The information kept about a domain and its owner. Full definition of registration data policies were in focus.
A revised governance framework for ICP-2 was presented. It covers recognition, ongoing oversight and possible withdrawal of recognition for RIR Regional Internet Registry One of five regional bodies that distribute IP addresses, separate from domain registries. Full definition of RIR.