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On May 21, 2009, ICANN approved revisions to the RAA, which were intended to clarify the responsibilities of the registrars and the rights of the registrants. These revisions came about in response to market development and the significant growth in the number of accredited registrars and domain name registrations, as per the suggestion of a comprehensive review of the RAA and the Accreditation process called for in March 2007 by then-ICANN CEO [[Paul Twomey]]. This new RAA applies to all the new registrars, registrars that voluntarily adopt the contract prior the renewal date and to registrars that renew after the approval date.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/raa/ Revised RAA]</ref> But, following this revision, there were still those who thought the RAA did not do enough to address public concerns. Thus the [[RAA-DT]] was formed, made up of members of the [[GNSO]] and the [[At-Large Community]], to propose further revisions.
On May 21, 2009, ICANN approved revisions to the RAA, which were intended to clarify the responsibilities of the registrars and the rights of the registrants. These revisions came about in response to market development and the significant growth in the number of accredited registrars and domain name registrations, as per the suggestion of a comprehensive review of the RAA and the Accreditation process called for in March 2007 by then-ICANN CEO [[Paul Twomey]]. This new RAA applies to all the new registrars, registrars that voluntarily adopt the contract prior the renewal date and to registrars that renew after the approval date.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/raa/ Revised RAA]</ref> But, following this revision, there were still those who thought the RAA did not do enough to address public concerns. Thus the [[RAA-DT]] was formed, made up of members of the [[GNSO]] and the [[At-Large Community]], to propose further revisions.
On March 2010, Law enforcement officials particularly the Serious Organized Crime Agency (SOCA) in United Kingdom and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asked ICANN to implement procedures to curb incidence of abuse in the domain name system ([[DNS]]). The two agencies proposed some measures to be incorporated in the RAA such as stronger verification of registrants' name, address, phone number, e-mail address and method of payment for domain names.<ref>[http://www.pcworld.com/article/191735/law_enforcement_push_for_stricter_domain_name_rules.html Law Enforcement Push for Stricter Domain Name Rules]</ref>
In October, 2011, at the [[ICANN 42]] meeting in Dakar, Senegal, the [[ICANN Board]] approved the immediate negotiation between ICANN and Registrar Negotiation Team regarding the proposed amendments to the RAA. The amendment topics which include law enforcement, registrant protection and internet stability were recommended by the Governmental Advisory Committee ([[GAC]])and the [[GNSO]][[WG|Working Group]]. The result of the amendment negotiations will be considered by ICANN during its meeting in Costa Rica on March 2012.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-28oct11-en.htm#7 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Amendments]</ref>
In October, 2011, at the [[ICANN 42]] meeting in Dakar, Senegal, the [[ICANN Board]] approved the immediate negotiation between ICANN and Registrar Negotiation Team regarding the proposed amendments to the RAA. The amendment topics which include law enforcement, registrant protection and internet stability were recommended by the Governmental Advisory Committee ([[GAC]])and the [[GNSO]][[WG|Working Group]]. The result of the amendment negotiations will be considered by ICANN during its meeting in Costa Rica on March 2012.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-28oct11-en.htm#7 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Amendments]</ref>