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=== EPDP Phase 2 ===

=== EPDP Phase 2 ===

====Deliberations and Initial Report====

====Deliberations and Initial Report====

In Phase 2, the EPDP team was tasked with addressing open issues left unresolved from Phase 1, addressing issues listed in the Annex to the Temporary Specification,<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/gtld-registration-data-specs-en/#annex ICANN.org - Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data: Annex-Important Issues for Further Community Action]</ref> and developing a standardized access system for nonpublic registration data.<ref name="finalrep">[https://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/epdp-phase-2-temp-spec-gtld-registration-data-2-31jul20-en.pdf GNSO Archive - EPDP Temp Spec Phase 2 Final Report], July 31, 2020</ref>  The team divided the issues into two priority tiers, with the SSAD as priority 1, and all other questions and issues as priority 2.<ref name="finalrep" /> This prioritization resulted in an initial report that was solely focused on the SSAD, with an addendum being released a month later that discussed priority 2 issues.<ref name="finalrep" /> The team initially considered two models for the SSAD: a fully centralized model where accreditation of requestors, request processing, and disclosure decisions were all handled within a single clearinghouse; and a decentralized model where requests were handled by contracted parties, with no central hub for requests. Neither model appeared to meet all the needs of a trusted system.<ref name="finalrep">

In Phase 2, the EPDP team was tasked with addressing open issues left unresolved from Phase 1, addressing issues listed in the Annex to the Temporary Specification,<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/gtld-registration-data-specs-en/#annex ICANN.org - Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data: Annex-Important Issues for Further Community Action]</ref> and developing a standardized access system for nonpublic registration data.<ref name="finalrep">[https://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/epdp-phase-2-temp-spec-gtld-registration-data-2-31jul20-en.pdf GNSO Archive - EPDP Temp Spec Phase 2 Final Report], July 31, 2020</ref>  The team divided the issues into two priority tiers, with the SSAD as priority 1, and all other questions and issues as priority 2.<ref name="finalrep" /> This prioritization resulted in an initial report that was solely focused on the SSAD, with an addendum being released a month later that discussed priority 2 issues.<ref name="finalrep" /> The team initially considered two models for the SSAD: a fully centralized model where accreditation of requestors, request processing, and disclosure decisions were all handled within a single clearinghouse; and a decentralized model where requests were handled by contracted parties, with no central hub for requests. Neither model appeared to meet all the needs of a trusted system.<ref name="finalrep" />

The team's Initial Report was published for public comment in February 2020<ref name="2initrep">[https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/epdp-phase-2-initial-07feb20-en.pdf GNSO Archive - EPDP Temp Spec Phase 2 Initial Report], February 7, 2020 (PDF)</ref> The report outlined a proposed hybrid model for SSAD, where requests were sent to a centralized clearinghouse, and then action on requests, decisions, and disclosure of requested information were taken up by each contracted party, as applicable. The model was based on the following broad principles:

The team's Initial Report was published for public comment in February 2020<ref name="2initrep">[https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/epdp-phase-2-initial-07feb20-en.pdf GNSO Archive - EPDP Temp Spec Phase 2 Initial Report], February 7, 2020 (PDF)</ref> The report outlined a proposed hybrid model for SSAD, where requests were sent to a centralized clearinghouse, and then action on requests, decisions, and disclosure of requested information were taken up by each contracted party, as applicable. The model was based on the following broad principles:

| Mechanism for review, improvement, and evolution of SSAD to increase effectiveness and streamline operations<br />

| Mechanism for review, improvement, and evolution of SSAD to increase effectiveness and streamline operations<br />

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====Public Comments on Initial Report====

====Public Comments on Initial Report====

The public comment period ran from February 7 to March 23, 2020.<ref name="pcinitrep">[https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/initial-report-of-the-expedited-policy-development-process-epdp-on-the-temporary-specification-for-gtld-registration-data-team--phase-2-07-02-2020 Public Comment Proceeding - Initial Report of the EPDP Temp Spec Phase 2 Team], last updated April 6, 2020</ref> The EPDP team utilized an intake form<ref name="pcform">[https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/epdp-phase-2-initial-public-comment-input-form-07feb20-en.pdf GNSO.ICANN.org - Initial Report Public Comment Form - Offline], February 7, 2020 (PDF)</ref> for public comment in order to focus comment on the issues and recommendations within the report.<ref name="pcinitrep" /> The form asked commenters to score each recommendation, with options indicating support or disagreement with the recommendation:

The public comment period ran from February 7 to March 23, 2020.<ref name="pcinitrep">[https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/initial-report-of-the-expedited-policy-development-process-epdp-on-the-temporary-specification-for-gtld-registration-data-team--phase-2-07-02-2020 Public Comment Proceeding - Initial Report of the EPDP Temp Spec Phase 2 Team], last updated April 6, 2020</ref> The EPDP team utilized an intake form<ref name="pcform">[https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/epdp-phase-2-initial-public-comment-input-form-07feb20-en.pdf GNSO.ICANN.org - Initial Report Public Comment Form - Offline], February 7, 2020 (PDF)</ref> for public comment in order to focus comment on the issues and recommendations within the report.<ref name="pcinitrep" /> The form asked commenters to score each recommendation, with options indicating support or disagreement with the recommendation: