[ga] 225 names deleted (and no registrar data escrow)

[Danny Younger <dannyyounger@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Owen Borseth of Domainsite [at] IDNForums: 

First, the issue is not related to any kind of
hardware failure, system failure, or data loss. The
reason the domain names were deleted was due to
employee error and only affected a limited number of
domain names registered on 2006-08-29 or 2006-08-30,
depending on your time zone. The affected registrars
were Spot Domain LLC, Name.com LLC, and Name.net LLC.
225 domains got deleted and 216 have been restored to
date. There are 9 domains that we have not been able
to get back ... "

http://www.domaineditorial.com/archives/2006/09/07/human-error-accidentally-deletes-225-names/

We all know that almost none of the registrars have
escrowed their data and that ICANN has routinely
overlooked this ongoing breach of contract.  At issue
is what will be done about the situation...

The current ICANN Operating Plan states:
"Develop a registrar data escrow program in
collaboration with the registrar community. Install
and operate the infrastructure needed to escrow data
or contract with an outside entity to provide
technical infrastructure. Create a process for
approving third-party data escrow service providers
and verifying compliance with ICANN's data escrow
policies and procedures.  Establish registrar/ICANN
team to develop program.  Locate qualified third-party
escrow provider.  Publish timetable for full
implementation."

This program (#1h) is under the auspices of the
registrar liaison.  

It would be nice to know when efforts will commence to
inaugurate this program.  Perhaps the registrar
liaison can offer some feedback.


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