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* On January 18, [[Karen Lentz]] posted a [https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-subsequent-procedures-odp-introducing-the-work-tracks-18-1-2022-en blog] updating the community on the [[SUBPRO]] Operation Design Phase and identifying nine work tracks for the ODP.

* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/01/dsa-eu-parliaments-position-ensures-free-internet-human-rights-safeguards-need-be On January 20], the European Parliament agreed on a draft set of amendments to the proposed [[DSA]] concerning measures to tackle illegal content, hold platforms accountable for their algorithms, and improve content moderation. The [https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2022-0014_EN.html text] was approved with 530 votes to 78, with 80 abstentions, presenting a unified position ahead of final negotiations with the European Council.

* On January 19, [[ICANN]] appointed [[John Crain]] [https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/john-crain-appointed-icann-senior-vice-president-and-chief-technology-officer-19-1-2022-en Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.]

* On January 25, [[Google]] Domains launched early access registrations for [[.day]].

* On January 25, [[Google]] Domains launched early access registrations for [[.day]].

* On January 27, the [[GNSO Council]] and [[ICANN Board]] discussed the [[ODA]] for the [[SSAD]]. In particular, the discussants raised topics such as the merits and costs of accreditation, the legal risks involved in SSAD, the development of a requestor code of conduct, the need for a pilot version, shortening the timeline, and improving the estimate of potential users.   

* On January 27, the [[GNSO Council]] and [[ICANN Board]] discussed the [[ODA]] for the [[SSAD]]. In particular, the discussants raised topics such as the merits and costs of accreditation, the legal risks involved in SSAD, the development of a requestor code of conduct, the need for a pilot version, shortening the timeline, and improving the estimate of potential users.