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Swiss ccTLD (.ch) Governance Workshop: History, Policies, and Solutions

Explore the history, public policy issues, and solutions surrounding the Swiss country code top-level domain (.ch) governance. Learn about key milestones, delegation rules, and the importance of internet domain names for the economy. Discover the collaboration between OFCOM and SWITCH in managing addressing resources. Dive into the regulatory framework, delegation procedures, and governmental decrees shaping the .ch domain registration process. Gain insights into the stability and positive impact on the internet community. Enjoy an enriching experience with the new governance model.

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Swiss ccTLD (.ch) Governance Workshop: History, Policies, and Solutions

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  1. ccTLD .ch (part 1) Workshop on Internet Governance at the national level

  2. History Public policy issues CH solution Experience Information on the web Major milestones ccTLD .ch

  3. History of .ch Public policy issues CH solution Experience Information on the web Why a formal delegation? • Increasing importance of Internet domain names for the economy (e-commerce, etc.) • Need for more legal and economic security for all actors, inclusive the registry • Quick intervention possibility in case of failure • Monopoly (.ch) / competition aspects / price • Need for a dispute resolution process • Stability (national and international aspects) • « .ch » domain names = addressing elements according to the Swiss telecommunication law (formal argument) ccTLD .ch

  4. History of .ch Public policy issues CH solution Experience Information on the web Modell • The registry (SWITCH) provides also the domain names registration service • Obligation concerning an offer for resellers • Registry / registrar model was publicly discussed and abandoned • Public consultation process • International relations • Collaboration between OFCOM and SWITCH • OFCOM represents the Swiss Government in GAC, IIG, HLIG, etc. • SWITCH participating in organisations like CENTR, ICANN, etc. ccTLD .ch

  5. History of .ch Public policy issues CH solution Experience Information on the web Rules for the delegation • Telecommunications Act (30.4.1997 / 1.1.1998) • Governmental decree on addressing elements • Technical & administrative prescriptions • Contract between OFCOM and Switch (5 years) ccTLD .ch

  6. History of .ch Public policy issues CH solution Experience Information on the web Telecommunications Act Chapter 4 Addressing Resources • Art. 28 Management and assignment • OFCOM is responsible for the management of the addressing resources … • In particular cases, OFCOM may delegate this task to third parties… The Swiss government defines the details, in particular the way how OFCOM has to monitor how the delegated task is performed • … • … ccTLD .ch

  7. History of .ch Public policy issues CH solution Experience Information on the web Governmentaldecree (1) • Art. 13 ss General delegation rules • Delegation procedure, form, and duration • Supervision by OFCOM • Information obligations • Termination of delegated activity • Data protection • Etc. ccTLD .ch

  8. History of .ch Public policy issues CH solution Experience Information on the web Governmental decree (2) • Art. 14 ss Specific regulation on «.ch» • Designation of the Registry / Contract • Tasks and obligations of the Registry • Approval (general conditions, prices, dispute resolution, etc…) by OFCOM • International relations • General principles governing the management and registration of .ch domain names • Dispute resolution process • Whois • Etc. ccTLD .ch

  9. Stability / no negative impact on the Internet Community Process of building trust Fast modification of the regulation was possible in order to introduce IDNs Price approval process Win-Win situation History of .ch Public policy issues CH solution Experience Information on the web Experience with the new situation ccTLD .ch

  10. History of .ch Public policy issues CH solution Experience Information on the web Telecommunications law f: http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/7/784.10.fr.pdf d: http://www.admin.ch/ch/d/sr/7/784.10.de.pdf i: http://www.admin.ch/ch/i/rs/7/784.10.it.pdf Governmental decree f: http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/7/784.104.fr.pdf d: http://www.admin.ch/ch/d/sr/7/784.104.de.pdf i: http://www.admin.ch/ch/i/rs/7/784.104.it.pdf OFCOM detailed regulation f: http://www.ofcom.ch/fr/telekommunikation/grundlagen/technik/artikel/00809/index.html d: http://www.ofcom.ch/de/telekommunikation/grundlagen/technik/artikel/00809/index.html i: http://www.ofcom.ch/it/telekommunikation/grundlagen/technik/artikel/00809/index.html ccTLD .ch

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