LOS ANGELES - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking input on a timeline for urgent requests for the lawful disclosure of nonpublic registration data for circumstances in which the party requesting access to the data has been authenticated, a press release stated by ICANN.

This is in response to the Expedited Policy Development Process on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Phase 1 Recommendation 18. The recommendation highlights a need for developing a timeline for responding to urgent data disclosure requests. In alignment with the Governmental Advisory Committee, Generic Names Supporting Organization Council, and the ICANN Board, ICANN org was encouraged to continue discussions with the Implementation Review Team to establish such a timeline.

Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Submissions Closing Date: Monday, December 15, 2025.