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Welcome to the DNS Awards Project, where you can learn about Internet behaviors and amazing companies trying to make the DNS a better place. Here at dnsseal.org, we have two primary goals. First, it is our goal to define and categorize Internet behaviors in order to clarify which behaviors are generally considered good, bad, and ambiguous. Below you will find information on a number of common Internet behaviors. Our second goal is to create best practices for the DNS industry and publicly celebrate businesses that exemplify high standards of behavior by following best practice guidelines and consistently showing a willingness to go above and beyond their legal requirements. Companies and organizations given the DNS award will not only proactively fight abusive (bad) behaviors but also encourage responsible (good) behaviors. We want to recognize and encourage good actors in the DNS industry and increase public awareness of common internet behaviors in order to help Internet users make informed decisions.

Meetings

 * August 7, 2014 Meeting
 * August 21, 2014 Meeting
 * September 4, 2014 Meeting
 * September 18, 2014 Meeting
 * October 2, 2014 Meeting
 * November 4, 2014 Meeting

Current Work in Progress

 * DNS Awards
 * DNS Awards Proposal
 * PDF Presentation Outline

Example Wiki Page & Formatting Help

 * Example

Previous Work

 * Read the About the DNS Seal Project page for more information.
 * See Accreditation Programs for other examples of best practice certifications.
 * Accreditation Process
 * Arbiter
 * Public Perception
 * Best Practices

Article of the Week Additional Rights Protection Mechanisms

The term Additional Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) encompasses rights protection policies that go beyond the scope of what ICANN mandates. ICANN policy does address forms of rights protection, particularly in reference to trademark and intellectual property; additional RPMs build off of and supplement ICANN's current policies. Examples include perpetual blocks, domains protection marks list, and "spanning the dot" policies.

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Internet Behaviors

ICANN Policy & U.S. Legislation