Some Comments on ccTLD Manager
Local & Global Responsibilities
Frank March
Chair, .nz Oversight Committee
(NZOC)
(also IT & Telecoms Policy Group)
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Brief outline of .nz management structure
Policy issues for InternetNZ
Concerns & position of NZ government
NZOC priorities
Concluding remarks
InternetNZ
• The Internet Society of New Zealand, Inc.
• An Incorporated Society owned by its
members
• Delegated responsibility for the .nz domain
name space
How .nz fits with InternetNZ
InternetNZ Council
NZOC
NZRS
Shared Registry
DNC
Open membership
.nz Oversight Committee (NZOC)
A sub-committee of InternetNZ with
delegated authority to:
• Effectively manage the .nz domain name
space
• Develop policies and procedures for .nz
• Govern operational elements of the
management of the .nz ccTLD
.nz Oversight Committee (NZOC)
Composition
Group of appointed experts with expertise in:
• Consumer protection
• Government process
• Internet industry (NOT registrars)
• InternetNZ Council
Domain Name Commissioner
The Office of the DNC is responsible for the day to day
oversight of the .nz space operation including
• Authorise registrars
• Monitor registrar activities, compliance with .nz policies
and procedures
• Handle complaints that arising in the .nz market
• Protect the rights and relationships of all parties in the .nz
market (registrars, registrants, registry)
Critical Policy Issues for .nz Manager
System integrity:
•NZRS governance and management
•Contractual relationships incl. IANA functions
•Security, performance, functionality
Access issues: Rights, roles and responsibilities
of registry, registrars & registrants
‘Environmental’ issues: WHOIS, DRP, IDN, 2LDs,
moderation policies, …..
Critical Internet Issues for NZ Government
• Private sector should lead development
 Should be market & technology driven
 Regulation should be predictable,
minimalist, consistent & technology-neutral
& ensure competition
 Global issues such as jurisdiction & IPR
subject to international agreements
NZOC Priorities
1. Rights of the DN Holder - consumer
protection, privacy, stability
2. Registrar issues: competition, business
practice, registry function & performance
3. Adherence to international best practices &
policies
Concluding Remarks
• ccTLD issues are important, nevertheless
only part of a wide range of matters of
interest to Internet community of users
• TLD issues of global effect are important,
nevertheless only part of a wide range of
matters of interest to cc DN holders
• With the Internet: international co-operation
and co-ordination are critical; coercion is
likely to fail