Open Data Initiative

The Open Data Initiative (ODI) is a project by ICANN with the goal of providing open access to raw data for the ICANN community established in [DATE]. The raw data will include spreadsheets, databases, and data files rather than reports or other documents.

In order to provide the raw data, ICANN aims to create a data publishing platform as well as processes for ICANN to publish the data to said platform. These processes and procedures will include data standards and community engagement measures. They will also deal with privacy standards; ICANN has said it intends to “safeguard data from misuse and rigorously protect the public’s right to privacy.” These data privacy mechanisms will work to redact or mask any confidential or sensitive data ahead of publication.