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SampleccTLDHumanRightsImpactAssessmentToolIntroductiontotheTool
ThisHumanRightsAssessmentToolcontainsarangeofscenariosandquestionsrelatedtoHumanRightsrelevanttoaRegistry'soperations(specifically,aCountryCodeTop-levelDomain,orccTLD,registry).Thetoolcoversthefollowingissueareas:
IssueAreas Page#
A.RegistriesasEmployers 3–14
A.1WorkingHours 3
A.2Wages 3
A.3Leave 4
A.4Harassment 5
A.5EmployeePrivacy 6
A.6GrievanceMechanism 7
A.7ForcedLabour 8
A.8ChildLabour 9
A.9PromotingDiversity 10
A.10Non-Discrimination 10
A.11FreedomofAssociation 11
A.12WorkplaceHealthandSafety 12
A.13Intellectualpropertyrights 13
B.RegistriesasProcurersofGoodsandServices 15–20
B.1HumanRightsinSupplyChainManagement 15
B.2Hours,WagesandLeave 15
B.3WorkplaceHealthandSafety 16
B.4ForcedLabour 16
B.5ChildLabour 17
B.6Non-Discrimination 17
B.7Privacy 18
B.8Intellectualpropertyrights 18
B.9CommunityImpact 19
C.Registries,theEnvironment,andLocalCommunities 21–24
C.1EnvironmentalImpacts 21
C.2Security 21
C.3LandManagement 22
C.4CorruptionandBribery 23
D.RegistriesasProvidersofTLDandOtherDomainServices(in-houseoroutsourced) 25–34
D.1AcquiringTLDs 25
D.2HumanRightsinRegistrarEngagement 26
D.3ProvidingDomainNames 27
D.4MaintainingDomainNames 30
D.5Amending/TransferringDomainNames 31
D.6EngagingwithThirdParties 31
D.7TerminatingDomainNames 33
D.8GrievanceMechanismsandResolution 33
D.9Transparency 34
E.DueDiligence 35–37
E.1AssessingImpacts 35
E.2Addressingimpacts 35
E.3Governmentrequests 35
E.4Trackingcompliance 36
E.5Communicationandreporting 36
E.6Accesstoremedy 37
HowtoUseThisToolThistoolisaworkingmodelforassessingthehumanrightsimpactsofInternetinfrastructureproviders,startingwith
country-codetopleveldomain(ccTLD)registries.
Ifyouwouldliketoofferfeedbackonthemodelorareinterestedinpartneringtocarryoutanhumanrightsimpact
assessmentforyourbusiness,pleasecontact:
COLLINKURRE([email protected])orCATHRINEBLOCHVEIBERG([email protected])
Step1:Completethehumanrightsimpactscenario.Foreachscenarioplease:
1.Ratetheprobabilityofthescenariotakingplaceduringoneyearfromnowacrosstheoperationsofyourcompany:oDoesnotoccur
oIsolatedincidentsmayoccur
oOccurssystematically
2.Describethekeypotentialimpactsandwhoisimpacted.3.Ratethenumberofindividualspotentiallyimpactedinanyoneyear:
o0-500persons
o500-5.000persons
o5.000personsandabove
4.Ratetheseverityofthehumanrightsconsequencesfortheaffectedindividuals:oLow
oMedium
oHigh
Step2:CompleteofthehumanrightscomplianceassessmentindicatorsForeachquestionandindicatortherespondantispresentedwiththefollowingansweroptions:
oYes/No.Themoreindicatorsandquestionstherespondant9sabletoanswerinthisway,themorereliabletheassessmentwill
be.
oF/A(Furtherattentionrequired):Thisoptionisintendedasalastresortiftherespondantisuncertainaboutwhatthecorrectansweris,andshouldthereforebeusedinfrequently,ifatall.
oN/A(Notapplicable):usethisoptionifaparticularquestionorindicatorisn'trelevantforthecompany.Pleaseprovidean
explanationinthe"Comments"sectionwhererelevant.
Theindicatorsshowyouthekindofpolicies,procedures,andpracticesyoushouldideallyhaveinplaceinordertoanswer“yes”
tothemainHumanRightsCompliancequestion.
Whenyouanswer“no”toagivenquestionorindicatoritmayimplythatyouhaveidentifiedagapinyourpolicies,procedures,
orpractices.Makeanoteoftheindicator(s)thatresultedinthisgap,andaddthemtoaprioritisedlistofimprovementactions.If
youanswered“Furtherattention”toagivenquestionorindicator,makeanoteofwhatactionyouneedtotakebeforethe
questionorindicatorcanbeansweredwitha“yes.”
Step3:AnswertheHumanRightsCompliancequestionIt’simportantthatalltheindicatorsarecompletedbeforeattemptingtoanswerthemainHumanRightsCompliancequestion.
Oncealloftheindicatorshavebeencompleted,usetheanswerstoassesstheHumanRightsCompliancequestion.
Iftheanswerisdeterminedtobe“yes”totheCompliancequestionbutoneormoreindicatorshavebeenansweredwith“No”or
"FurtherAttention,"anoteshouldbeincludedexplainingwhytheindicatorswerenotconsiderednecessaryfortheCompany.
A.RegistriesasEmployersAppliestoallemployeesincludingfieldworkersandmaintenancepersonnelandtothird-partyin-premisestaff
A.1WorkingHours
Righttoworkandtojustandfavourableconditionsatwork,RighttorestandleisureHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(click
belowtochoose
option)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aNormalcompanyworkinghoursarelimitedto48hoursperweekbybothcompanypolicyandpractice(orfewerifprovidedbynationallaw,collectiveagreementorindustrystandards).
b Overtimeisinfrequent,remuneratedatpremiumrate,anddoesnotexceed12hoursinanyoneweekor36hourspermonth.
cTheregistryhasasystemtoplan,recordandmonitorhoursworkedbyeachemployee,andregularlyevaluateswhetherthenumberofemployeesissufficienttomeetproductiontargetswithoutresortingtoovertime.
dWhereovertimeperemployeesystematicallyexceeds12hoursperweek,theregistryincreasesitsworkforcetocorrespondtoproductiontargets,orputsinplacemeasurestoincreaseworkerproductivityandreduceovertime.
e Registryemployeesareallowedatleast24consecutivehoursofrest(ormoreifprovidedbynationallaworindustrystandards)ineverysevendayperiod.
f
Theregistryensuresthatemployeeshavenolessthana30-minutebreakforevery4hoursofwork(ormoreifprovidedbynationallaworindustrystandards)andthatemployeesareallowedtousetoiletfacilitieswhenevernecessaryandnotjustduringdesignatedbreaks.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryensurethattheworkweekislimitedto48hours;that
overtimeisinfrequentandlimited;andthatemployeesaregivenreasonable
breaksandrestperiods?
A.2Wages
Righttoworkandtojustandfavourableconditionsatwork,RighttoadequatestandardoflivingHumanrightsimpactscenario
Employeesareunabletomake,atminimum,alivingwagesufficienttomeetthebasicneedsoftheemployeeandtheemployee'slegitimatedependents.
Employeesareexposedtoexcessiveworkinghours,excessiveovertimeorlackofrestperiods.(Exceeding48hoursinanormalworkweek.Forshiftwork,exceeding56hoursinanyoneweek,or48hours'averageinathree-weekperiod).Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aItiscompanypolicytoprovideemployeeswithalivingwagesufficienttomeetbasicfood,clothingandhousingneedsandprovidesomediscretionaryincomeforthemselvesandtheirdependents.
b Theregistryisawareofwhetherthelegalminimumwageinthecountryofoperationmeetstherequirementforalivingwageinpractice.
c
Ifnonationalminimumwageisestablished,orifnationalminimumwagestandardsareinsufficienttomeetthebasicneedsofemployeesandtheirdependents,theregistrycalculatesalivingwagebasedonthecostoflivinginitsareaofoperation.
dPart-timeworkersreceivewagesandbenefitsthatareproportionatetothoseoffull-timeworkers,andreceiveovertimecompensationataminimumof1.25timestheirhourlysalary.
eTheregistrypayswagesatregularintervalsanddoesnottakedeductionsfromwagesfordisciplinarymeasuresorotherdeductionsnotauthorisedbynationallaw.
f Bonusandpiece-ratepaymentsystemsaremonitoredtoensurethatthetotalsalarypaidmeetslivingwagerequirementswithoutresortingtoovertime.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryprovidealivingwagethatenablesworkerstomeetthebasic
needsofthemselvesandtheirdependents?
A.3Leave
Righttoworkandtojustandfavourableconditionsatwork,Righttofamilylife,RighttohealthHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a
Companyemployeesaregrantedatleastthreeweeksofpaidholidayleaveperyearormoreifrequiredbynationallaworcollectiveagreements.Part-timeandshort-termemployeesareprovidedwithpaidholidayleaveproportionatetothenumberofhoursworked,atarateequaltothatofpermanentfulltimeemployees.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Employeesarenotprovidedwithleave,includingannualpaidleave(minimum3weeks),paidsickleaveandpaidmaternityleave(minimum14weeks).Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
b
Employeesareentitledtopaidsickleaveinaccordancewiththeapplicablenationallaw.Ifsickleaveisnotprovidedforinnationallaw,theregistryconsultswithunionorworkerrepresentativestoestablishalternativemeansofprotectionincaseofillnessorinjury.
c Sickleaveisnotdeductedfromemployees'vacationtime.
d Femaleemployeesareentitledtonolessthanfourteenweeksofpaidmaternityleaveperchild.
e
Theregistrygrantscompassionateorparentalleavetoemployeeswhohaverecentlyadoptedachildorchildren,orhavetakenontheresponsibilitytocareforfosterchildrenorotherdependentchildren.Suchleaveshouldbegrantedonequalbasisi.e.regardlessoftheemployee'sgender.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrygrantemployeespaidholidayleave,sickleave,andparental
leaveinaccordancewithinternationalminimumstandards?
A.4Harassment
TherighttofreedomfromdiscriminationandharassmentHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasacommitmenttopreventworkplaceharassment,andactivelyinformsemployeesoftheirobligationstorefrainfromviolent,threateningorabusiveconduct.
b Theregistryhasacodeofconducttooutlineguidelinesforappropriatebehaviourattheworkplaceandmanageoffensiveorabusivebehaviour.
c Allemployeesareinformedaboutapplicableinternalproceduresandcomplaintmechanismsinrelationtooffensivebehaviourorabusivebehaviour.
d Managersreceivetrainingonhowtoidentifyanddealwithinstancesofharassmentintheworkplace.
eTheregistryinvestigatesallcomplaintsofworkplaceharassmentandtakesappropriatepreventativeanddisciplinaryactionincludingreportingofcriminalactionstotheappropriateauthorities.
f Theregistryhasaninternalsystemforhandlingcasesofoffensiveorabusebehaviour.(Suchasystemcouldincludeadesignatedcommittee.)
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Incidentsofsexualorothertypesofphysicalorpsychologicalharassmentoccurintheworkplace.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Doestheregistryprotectworkersfromworkplaceharassment,including
physical,verbal,non-verbal,sexualorpsychologicalharassment,intimidation,
abuse,orthreats?
A.5EmployeePrivacy
RighttoprivacyA.5.1PersonaldataandmonitoringHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasaprocedurestatingwhatkindsofworkplacemonitoringareallowed;whatkindofpersonalemployeeinformationisretained;whereitisstored;whohasaccess;andwhytheinformationisnecessary.
bEmployeesaremadeawareofallworkplacemonitoring,includingcamerasandInternetore-mailmonitoring,andthespecificpurposeofthemonitoring.
c
Theregistrydoesnotattempttogaininformationfromanindividualwithwhomtheemployeehasaprivilegedrelationship,includingaformeremployer,doctororlawyer,withouttheemployee'spriorwrittenconsent.
d
Employeeshaveaccesstoallpersonaldatacollectedaboutthem,includingdataconcerningdisciplinarydecisionsanddataobtainedthroughmonitoring,butexcludingconfidentialmanagementspecificinformationrelatedtoperformanceevaluations,salarynegotiations,promotions,rotationandsimilaremploymentdecisions.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryrespecttheprivacyofitsemployeeswheneveritgathers
privateinformationormonitorstheworkplace?
A.5.2SensitivepersonaldataHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Workplacemonitoringorcollectionofemployeepersonaldataoccurswithouttheknowledgeofemployees,withoutajustifiablepurposeorinadisproportionatemanner.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Theregistryhandlessensitivepersonaldataaboutemployeeswithoutcarefulconsultationofnationalandinternationallawsondataprotection.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryhasacommitmenttoprotectsensitivepersonaldataofitsemployees.
b Theregistryonlygatherspersonaldatathatislawful,proportionateandforajustifiablepurpose.
c Employeesaremadeawareofrequeststoaccesstheirsensitivepersonaldata.
dTheregistryhasinplaceanemployeewhistle-blowerprogramthroughwhichemployeescanreportconcernsonthemanagementoftheirpersonaldata.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrycomplywithnationalandinternationallawsondata
protectioninrelationtogatheringandhandlingsensitivepersonaldata?
A.6GrievanceMechanism
RighttoafairhearingHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasawrittenprocedure,agreeduponwithemployeerepresentatives,forhowemployeegrievancesarereceived,processedandsettled.
b Theprocedureisopentogrievancesconcerningallemployment-andworkplace-relatedissues.
c Allemployees,includingtemporaryorthird-partyemployees,areabletousetheprocedure.
dEmployeesareclearlyinformed,inalanguageunderstandabletothem,onhowtousetheprocedure;whatgrievancescanbereported;andhowgrievancesareprocessedandresolved.
e Employeesareabletolodgegrievancesconfidentiallyandwithoutfearofretributionbymanagementorotheremployees.
f Thegrievanceprocedureisabletorespondtocasesofharassmentbymanagers,includinggenderspecificissues,suchassexualharassment.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Employeesareunabletofileandresolveworkplacegrievancesinasafe,transparentandfairmanner.
gThereiscommitteeresponsibleforhearing,processing,andsettlinggrievances,andthecommitteehasrepresentationbyemployeerepresentatives.
hAnemployeelodgingagrievanceisallowedtoparticipateinhearingsheldwithrespecttothatgrievanceandisinformedoftheoutcomeofthegrievanceresolutionprocess.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryhaveamechanismforhearing,processing,andsettling
grievancesofemployees?
A.7ForcedLabour
RighttofreedomfromforcedlabourandservitudeHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryensuresthatallemployeesreceiveemploymentcontractspriortostartingworkfortheregistry,andthatcontractsareunderstoodbytheemployees.
b Noticeperiodsareofreasonablelengthandclearlycommunicatedtoworkerspriortostartingemployment.
c Iflettersofreleaseorotherdocumentsareneededfortheemployeetoleaveemployment,theregistryissuessuchletterswithoutdelay.
dWithinnormalworkinghoursemployeesareabletoearnalivingwagesufficienttomeetthebasicneedsofthemselvesandtheirclosestdependents.
e Overtimeworkispaid,voluntaryandnotcompelledthroughthreatofpaydeductions,terminationorothersanctions.
fAllworkersareallowedtoleaveregistrypremisesduringbreaksandattheendoftheirshifts,andworkersinregistryhousingmayfreelyenterandexittheiraccommodationatanytime.
g
Theregistry(oritsrecruitingagencies)doesnotrequireworkerstopayrecruitmentfeesorlodgemoneydeposits,anddonotretainidentitycards,passports,traveldocumentsorotherpersonalitemswithoutwhichemployeescannotleaveemployment.
Workfromemployeesisobtainedinvoluntarilyandunderrealorperceivedthreat(e.g.Forcedovertime,Recruitmentfees,MoneydepositsandRetentionofpersonaldocuments).
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
h
Loansorsalaryadvancementstoemployeesarebasedonfairtermsthatareclearlyexplainedtotheemployee,arenotgrantedtocoverbasiclivingexpenses,arelimitedinsize,anddonotrequiretheemployeetoremainwiththeregistryuntilrepaymentiscompleted.
iIftheregistryusesprisonlabouritensuresthatallprisonworkershavebeenconvictedbyacourtoflaw,andthattheworkisvoluntaryandsupervisedbyapublicauthority.
j Theregistryensuresthatitdoesnotuselabourfromagenciesorfirmsinvolvedinhumantraffickingorotherformsofbondedlabour.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrytakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurethatitdoesnot
participateinanyformofforcedorbondedlabour?
A.8ChildLabour
RightsofthechildHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistrydoesnotemployworkersunder15yearsofageforfull-timework,13yearsofageforlightworkand18yearsofageforhazardouswork.
b Iftheregistryemploysminorsbelowtheageof18,theregistryhasalistofjobfunctionsthatcansafelybeperformedbyminors.
cTheregistryisawareoflocalage-levelsforcompletionofcompulsoryeducationanddoesnotemployworkersunderthatageforworkthatmayinterferewithsucheducation.
d
Theregistryhasareliableproceduretochecktheageofyoungjobcandidatesbybirthcertificate,otherofficialformsofidentification,orbyalternativemeanssuchasphysicalappearanceorknowledgeofhistoricevents.
e
registryapprenticeshipprogrammesdonotconstitutethemainportionoftheworkforce,arelimitedinduration,areperformedinconjunctionwithaschoolprogramme(orsupervisedbyLabourMinistersorLabourOrganisations),anddonotinterferewiththechild'scompulsoryeducation.
Employmentofchildrenorminors(belowtheageof15yearsforfull-timeworkandbelowtheageof18yearsforhazardouswork)occursintheworkplace.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
f
Iftheregistrybecomesawarethatitisemployingyoungworkersbelowminimumage,itensuresthattheyareenrolledineducationprogramme,andthattheirdependentsarecompensatedfortheresultinglossofincome.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrycomplywithminimumagestandards?
A.9PromotingDiversity
TherighttofreedomfromdiscriminationandharassmentHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Apolicyondiversitymanagementisinplacecontainingacommitmenttohaveadiverseworkforcethatmirrorsthesocietyinwhichtheregistryoperates
b Thepolicyissupportedwithproceduresandguidancedefiningresponsibilitiesandimplementationsmeasures.
c Allmanagersreceivetrainingincompanypolicyandguidanceondiversitymanagement.
d Theregistryhasestablishedgoalsandtargetsforrepresentationofspecificemployeegroupsintheworkforceandcontinuouslymonitorsperformance.
eTheregistryhasestablishedgoalsandtargetsforperformanceofdiverseemployeegroupsinrelationtorecruitment,hiring,jobgrade,andremunerationandcontinuouslymonitorsperformance.
f Wheregoalsarenotmettheregistrytakesactivestepstopromotediversityintheworkforce.
gTheregistryhasestablishedaforum,accessibleandknowntoallemployees,wherebytheycanregistersuggestionsandideasforimprovementindiversitymanagement.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryrecognize,valueandpromotethedifferencesthat
individualsbringtoitsworkforce?
A.10Non-Discrimination
TherighttofreedomfromdiscriminationandharassmentHumanrightsimpactscenario
Peoplefromcertainsocietalgroupsdonothaveequalopportunitiestogainemploymentorpromotionintheregistryorincertainpositionsintheregistry.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aItiscompanypolicytoensurethatdecisionsconcerninghiring,wages,promotion,training,discipline,retirementandterminationarebasedonlyonunbiasedcriteria.
b Eachjobcategoryintheregistryhasawrittendescriptionstatingthesalarylevelandthequalificationsrequiredforthatjobcategory.
cEmploymentadvertisementsdonotreferencediscriminatorycriteria,suchasrace,genderorage(unlesslistedaspartofalegalequalopportunitiespromotion).
dJobapplicantsarenotaskedtogiveinformationabouttheirmaritalstatus,pregnancy,intenttohavechildren,numberofdependents,orsimilarinformationthatmayleadtodiscriminatoryhiringdecisions.
e Allhiringmanagersreceivetrainingregardingthecompany'snon-discriminationpolicies.
fTheregistryhasestablishedagrievancemechanism,accessibleandknowntoallemployees,whereemployeescansafelyreportincidentsofworkplacediscrimination.
gTheregistrytakesreasonablestepstoenablequalifiedpersonswithdisabilitiesorhealthconditionstogainemploymentopportunitieswiththeregistry,forexampleallowingwheelchairaccess,flexibleworkinghours,longerbreaksetc.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryensurethatemployment-relateddecisionsarebasedon
relevantandobjectivecriteria?
A.11FreedomofAssociation
RighttofreedomofassociationHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Employment-relateddecisionsaremadeondiscriminatorygrounds,andnotonthebasisofqualifications,skillsandrelevantexperience.(Canbeseeninpracticesrelatedto:recruitment,compensation,accesstotraining,employeebenefitsandservices,promotion,terminationorretirement.Groundsfordiscriminationcanbe:sex,race,colour,disability,religionorbelief,sexualorientation,age,language,nationalorsocialorigin,politicalorotheropinion,tradeunionmembership,marital,caste,healthoranyotherstatusrecognizedbyinternationallaw.)
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Theregistrydoesnotalloworfacilitatetherightofemployeestoorganizeandtobargaincollectively,andemployeesareexposedtoharassmentorretaliationbasedontheirorganisational/tradeunion
affiliationornon-affiliation(includingincountriesofoperationwheretrade-unionsareun-commonandsuppressed).
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a
Theregistryhasacommitmenttorecognisetherightsofitsworkerstofreedomofassociationandcollectivebargaining,includingtherighttofreelyformand/orjoinindependenttradeunions,andthiscommitmentisclearlycommunicatedtoallemployees.
b
Theregistryrecognisesworkers'organisationsforcollectivebargainingpurposesandhasproceduresinplacetoensureregularcollectivebargainingwithauthorisedworkerrepresentativesconcerningallworkplacerelatedissues.
cTheregistryallowsworkerrepresentativesaccesstocollectivebargainingagreements,registrypremises,employeesandotherrelevantdocumentationneededtofulfiltheirduties.
dTheregistryprohibitsdiscriminationoradverseactionsagainstworkerrepresentativesoremployeesforparticipatingorrefrainingtoparticipateinlawfultradeunionactivities.
eTheregistryhasagreedwithworkers'representativesabouttherequirementsofafairhearingtobefollowedinrelationtoalldisciplinarycasesandemployeegrievances.
fTheregistryhasacommittee,withparticipationofemployee-electedrepresentatives,whichisresponsibleforhearing,processing,andsettlingdisciplinarycasesandemployeegrievances.
gTheregistryallowsemployeestoengageinregularemployee-onlymeetingswithinnormalworkinghours,whereemployeescandiscussconcernsregardingworkingconditions.
hWhereallowedbylocallegislation,andifindependenttradeunionsarenotpresent,theregistryinformsemployeesoftheirrighttoformindependentcollectiverepresentationattheworkplace.
iWhereallowedbylocallegislation,theregistryinformsemployeesoftheirrighttoengageinregularcollectivebargainingconcerningallworkplaceissues.
jCompanymanagementmeetsregularlywithemployeerepresentativestodiscusswork-relatedproblemsandanygrievancesemployeesmaywishtoraise.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryrecognisetherightsofitsworkerstofreedomofassociation
andtobargaincollectively?
A.12WorkplaceHealthandSafety
Righttoworkandtojustandfavourableconditionsatwork,Righttoadequatehealth,Righttolife.Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Employeesareexposedtounsafeorunhealthyworkingenvironments,resultinginaccidentsorpersonalinjury.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryhaseffectivehealthandsafetyproceduresinplace,whichcomplywithindustry,nationalandinternationalstandards.
b Healthandsafetyinformationandproceduresareavailabletoemployeesinalanguagetheyunderstand.
c Responsibilitiesforhealthandsafetytasksareclearlydefined.
dHealthandsafetyincidentsarereportedandinvestigated,andaconfidentialprocedureisinplaceforreceivingandhandlinghealthandsafetycomplaintsfromemployees.
e Theregistryroutinelymonitorsitsproductionprocesses,machineryandequipmenttoensurethattheyaresafeandingoodworkingorder.
fWorkersandmanagersaretrainedtorespondtoworkplaceemergencies;firstaidkitsandfireextinguishersarereadilyavailable;andescapeexitsareclearlymarkedandfreefromobstruction.
gTheworkplaceismaintainedtoensurecleanandcomfortableconditionsincludingasuitabletemperature,ventilationandlighting;suitablewashingandsanitationareasappropriateforbothgenders.
h
Residentialorovernightfacilitiesaresafeandsanitaryandmeetthebasicneedsofworkersincludingwithregardtosafety,space,temperature,lighting,ventilation,food,water,sanitaryfacilities,privacy,andaffordability.
i Theregistryprovidessafedrinkingwaterforallemployeesandfacilitiesforcleanandsanitaryfoodstorageandeating.
jWhererelevanttheregistryhasputinplacespecialhealthandsafetyprecautionsforpregnantwomen,employeeswithdisabilities,nightworkers,youngworkersandothervulnerablegroups.
kTheregistryhasaproceduretoensurethatallemployeesareprovided,freeofchargeordeposits,withtheprotectiveequipmentandtrainingnecessarytosafelyperformtheirjobfunctions.
lEmployeesarekeptfullyinformed,inalanguageandformunderstandabletothem,ofanyhealthandsafetyrisksassociatedwiththeirjobfunctions,includingrequirementsforprotectiveequipment.
m
Ataminimumofeverytwoyears,andwhenassignedtonewtasks,employeesreceivetrainingbyaknowledgeableexpertinthesafeuseofequipmentandprocesses,andanaccuraterecordiskeptofwhohasbeentrainedandforwhattasks.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryensurethatitsworkersareaffordedsafe,suitableand
sanitaryworkfacilities?
A.13IntellectualPropertyRights
Righttointellectualproperty
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose) Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistrypolicyonownershipoftheintellectualpropertyrightsforinventionsorotherworksisagreeduponbyemployeesandtheirrepresentatives.
bTheregistryhasanagreementwithitsemployeesabouthowintellectualpropertyrightsforproductscreatedorinventedinwholeorinpartbyemployeesaretobeshared.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryobtainemployees'informedconsentandprovidethemwith
compensationforinventionsorotherworksgeneratedbythementirelyorin
part?
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Aspartofitsduediligenceprocesses,thecompanycontactsthepatentofficestoobtaininformationaboutinventionsitmaywishtouse.
b Thecompanyobtainsauthorizationfrompatentholdersbeforecommerciallyexploitinganylocallypatentedideasorproducts.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doesthecompanyobtainauthorizationfromexistingpatentholder(s)before
commerciallyexploitinganylocallypatentedinvention?
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Employeesarenotcompensatedforinventionsorotherworksgeneratedinwholeorinpartbythem.
B.RegistriesasProcurersofGoodsandServicesAppliestoTier1suppliers,andtolower-tiersupplierswhereasignificantpartoftheirproductiongoestotheregistry.
B.1HumanRightsinSupplyChainManagementHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(clickbelowtochooseoption)
Severityofconsequencesforimpactedpeople(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryhasacommitmenttopromotethecontinuousimprovementofhumanrightsstandardsofitssuppliers.
b Thecommitmentissupportedbytrainingonhumanrightsstandardsforrelevantmanagementandprocurementstaff.
c Theregistryhasconductedanassessmentofitssupplychaintoidentifywhichsuppliershavethegreatestriskofabusivehumanrightsconduct.
dTheregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsforthehumanrightsstandardsofsuppliersandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
e Wherenecessary,theregistrycollaborateswithindividualsupplierstoimplementcontinuousimprovementsofhumanrightsstandards.
fTheregistry'sprocurementpractices,suchasprices,deliverytimesandinternalincentivestructures,encourageimprovedhumanrightsinsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
g Theregistrycollaborateswithothercompaniestopromoteimprovedhumanrightsstandardsinsuppliers.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrypromoteinternationalhumanrightsstandards(e.g.employee,communityandconsumerrights)initsinteractionswithsuppliersandbusinesspartners?
B.2Hours,Wages,andLeaveRighttoworkandtojustandfavourableconditionsatwork,Righttorestandleisure,Righttoadequatestandardofliving,Righttofamilylife,RighttohealthHumanrightsimpactscenario
Humanrightsstandards(e.g.onemployeetreatment,communityimpactandconsumerrights)arenotadequatelypromotedininteractionswithsuppliersandbusinesspartners
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted(clicktochooseoption)
Supplieremployeesareexposedto:-excessiveworkinghours,excessiveovertimeandlackofrestperiods;-salariesthatdonotconstitutealivingwagesufficienttomeetthebasicneedsoftheemployeeandtheemployee'slegitimatedependents;or-lackofpaidannualleave,paidsickleaveandpaidmaternityleave.
Probability(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpactedpeople(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsconcerningworkinghours,overtime,restperiods,wagesandlaveandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
b Theregistryhasconductedanassessmentofitssupplychaintoidentifywhichsuppliershavethegreatestriskofnon-conformancewiththeserequirements.
c Wherenecessary,theregistrycollaborateswithindividualsupplierstoimplementcontinuousimprovementsofthesestandards.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A
Doestheregistrypromotelabourstandardsonworkinghours,overtime,restperiods,wagesandleaveinitsinteractionswithsuppliersandbusinesspartners?
B.3WorkplaceHealthandSafetyRighttoworkandtojustandfavourableconditionsatwork,RighttohealthHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpactedpeople(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsconcerningworkplacehealthandsafetyandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
b Theregistryhasconductedanassessmentofitssupplychaintoidentifywhichsuppliershavethegreatestriskofnon-conformancewiththeserequirements.
c Wherenecessary,theregistrycollaborateswithindividualsupplierstoimplementcontinuousimprovementsofthesestandards.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrytakestepstoensurethatemployeesofitssuppliersareaffordedsafe,suitableandsanitaryworkfacilities?
B.4ForcedLabourRighttofreedomfromforcedlabourandservitudeHumanrightsimpactscenario
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted(clicktochooseoption)
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted(clicktochooseoption)
Supplieremployeesareexposedtounsafeorunhealthyworkingenvironments,resultinginaccidentsorpersonalinjury.
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesfor
impactedpeople(clickto
chooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsconcerningforcedandbondedlabourandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
b Theregistryhasconductedanassessmentofitssupplychaintoidentifywhichsuppliershavethegreatestriskofnon-conformancewiththeserequirements.
c Wherenecessary,theregistrycollaborateswithindividualsupplierstoimplementcontinuousimprovementsofthesestandards.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrytakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurethatitssuppliersdonot
participateinanyformofforcedorbondedlabour?
B.5ChildLabour
RightsoftheChildHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesfor
impactedpeople(clickto
chooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsconcerningminimumageandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
b Theregistryhasconductedanassessmentofitssupplychaintoidentifywhichsuppliershavethegreatestriskofnon-conformancewiththeserequirements.
c Wherenecessary,theregistrycollaborateswithindividualsupplierstoimplementcontinuousimprovementsofthesestandards.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrytakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurethatitssupplierscomply
withminimumagestandards?
B.6Non-Discrimination
TherighttofreedomfromdiscriminationandharassmentHumanrightsimpactscenario
Workfromsupplieremployeesisobtainedinvoluntarilyandunderrealorperceivedthreat(e.g.Forcedovertime,Recruitmentfees,MoneydepositsandRetentionofpersonaldocuments).Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Suppliersemploychildrenorminors(belowtheageof15yearsforfull-timeworkandbelowtheageof18yearsforhazardouswork).
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Probability(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpactedpeople(clicktochooseoption)High
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsconcerningnon-discriminationandnon-harassmentandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
b Theregistryhasconductedanassessmentofitssupplychaintoidentifywhichsuppliershavethegreatestriskofnon-conformancewiththeserequirements.
c Wherenecessary,theregistrycollaborateswithindividualsupplierstoimplementcontinuousimprovementsofthesestandards.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrytakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurethatitssuppliersprohibitharassmentandbaseemployment-relateddecisionsonrelevantandobjectivecriteria?
B.7PrivacyRighttoprivacyHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpactedpeople(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsconcerningprivacyandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
b Theregistryhasconductedanassessmentofitssupplychaintoidentifywhichsuppliershavethegreatestriskofnotmeetingtheprivacystandards
c Wherenecessary,theregistrycollaborateswithindividualsupplierstoimplementcontinuousimprovementsofthesestandards.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrytakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurethatitssupplierscomplyprivacystandards?
B.8IntellectualPropertyRightsRighttointellectualproperty,righttosecurity,
Supplieremployeesareexposedtoharassmentoremploymentrelateddecisionsmadeondiscriminatorygrounds,andnotonthebasisofqualifications,skillsandrelevantexperience.(Canbeseeninpracticesrelatedto:recruitment,compensation,accesstotraining,employeebenefitsandservices,promotion,terminationorretirement.Groundsfordiscriminationcanbe:sex,race,colour,Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted(clicktochooseoption)
Supplierworkplacemonitoringorcollectionofemployeepersonaldataoccurswithouttheknowledgeofsupplieremployees,withoutajustifiablepurposeorinadisproportionatemanner.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted(clicktochooseoption)
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpactedpeople(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsconcerningintellectualpropertyandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
b Wherenecessary,theregistrycollaborateswithindividualsupplierstoimplementcontinuousimprovementsofthesestandards.
cTheregistryhasconsideredapreferenceforfreeandopen-sourcesoftwareandhardwaretoenhancesecurityandreducepotentialunforseenintellectualpropertlyclaims.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrytakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurethatitssupplierscomplywithintellectualpropertyrightsstandards?
B.9CommunityImpactRighttoadequatehealth,RighttoadequatestandardoflivingHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpactedpeople(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsconcerningenvironmentalimpactsandhazardsandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingsuppliersandbusinesspartners.
b Theregistryhasconductedanassessmentofitssupplychaintoidentifywhichsuppliershavethegreatestriskofnon-conformancewiththeserequirements.
c Wherenecessary,theregistrycollaborateswithindividualsupplierstoimplementcontinuousimprovementsofthesestandards.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Employeesofsuppliersarenotcompensatedforinventionsorotherworksgeneratedbythem,entirelyorinpart.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted(clicktochooseoption)
Environmentalimpactsofsuppliersleadingtohealthproblems,reducedlivelihoodsandaccesstosafewaterforlocalcommunitiesoccur.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted(clicktochooseoption)
Doestheregistrytakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurethatitssuppliershaveaproceduretoassessandaddresstheenvironmentalimpactsofitsoperationsonthehumanrightsoflocalcommunities?
C.Registries,theEnvironment,andLocalCommunities
C.1EnvironmentalImpacts
Righttoadequatehealth,RighttoadequatestandardoflivingHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(click
belowtochoose
option)
Severityofconsequencesfor
impactedpeople(clicktochoose
option)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryfollowsinternationalenvironmentalstandardsorlocallaw,whateveristhehighest.
b
Beforestartingnewoperationsordevelopments,theregistryconductsanimpactstudytoassessthepotentialenvironmentalandsocialimpactsoftheplannedactivities,includinganassessmentoftheirpotentialhumanrightsconsequencesforlocalinhabitantsorotheraffectedcommunities.
cTheregistryhasamethodforidentifyingtheindividualswhoarelikelytobeaffectedbysuchimpactsandengagesinconsultationwiththoseindividuals,priorto,duringandaftercarryingouttheoperations.
dTheregistrysharesthefindingsofitssocialandenvironmentalimpactassessmentstudieswiththeaffectedindividualsinaformandlanguageaccessibletothem.
eInconsultationwiththeaffectedindividuals,theregistrydevelopsappropriatemanagementplanstoprevent,reduceandmitigateadversesocialandenvironmentalimpacts.
fTheregistrycontinuouslymonitorsitssocialandenvironmentalimpactsandprovidesaffectedindividualswithregularaccesstoupdatedinformationaboutthesocialandenvironmentalimpactsofregistryoperations.
g Theregistryhasclearproceduresinplaceforwastemanagement,includinge-wastemanagement.
hTheregistryprovidesorcollaboratesinanaccessible,effective,fairandtransparentmechanismtoreceiveandresolvegrievancesfrompotentiallyaffectedindividuals.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryhaveaproceduretoassessandaddresstheimpactofitsoperations
onthehumanrightsoflocalcommunities?
C.2Security
Righttofreedomfromtorture,ordegradingtreatmentorpunishment,Righttolife,libertyandsecurityofpersonHumanrightsimpactscenario
Environmentalimpactsleadingtohealthproblems,reducedlivelihoodsorreducedaccesstosafewaterforlocalcommunitiesoccur.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesfor
impactedpeople(clicktochoose
option)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryregularlyconductssecurityriskassessments,andensuresthatcompanysecurityarrangements,includingthedeploymentofprivateguardsorpublicsecuritypersonnel,areproportionatetothesecurityrisk.
b Companysecurityriskassessmentsincludeanassessmentoftheriskofhumanrightsabusesbyprivateandpublicsecuritypersonnelinthecountryorareasofoperation.
c
Theregistryselectsprivatesecurityfirmsbasedoninformationaboutprofessionalability,levelofstafftraining,qualityofequipment,pastinvolvementinhumanrightsabuses,linkswithpoliticalfactionsororganisationsandotherrelevantcriteria.
d
Contractswithprivatesecurityfirmsincluderequirementsrelatedtointernationalhumanrightsstandardsforlawenforcementanduseofforce;requiretheinvestigationanddisciplineofanyunlawfulorabusiveconductbysecurityguards;andallowforterminationofthecontractincaseofsuchconduct.
eThereisamanualdefiningthedutiesofsecuritypersonnel,andallsecuritypersonnelreceivetrainingonrulesofconductbasedoninternationalhumanrightsstandardsforlawenforcementandtheuseofforce.
f
Wherepublicsecuritypersonnelareassignedtocompanyfacilities,theregistryseekstoensuretransparencyconcerningitsinteractionswithpublicsecurityagencies,andtheregistrycommunicatestotherelevantpublicsecurityagenciesitsdesirethatsecurityfunctionsbeconductedinaccordancewithinternationalhumanrightsstandardsforlawenforcementandtheuseofforce.
g
Theregistryhasaprocedureforrecordingsecurity-relatedincidents,includingamechanismforhandlingcomplaintsfromstafforlocalcommunitiesrelatedtotheconductofsecuritypersonnel,andforwardscredibleallegationsofhumanrightsabusestotherelevantauthorities.
h
Theregistryhasaprocedureformonitoringandevaluatingitssecurityarrangements,includingtheproportionalityofthesecurityarrangement;impactonlocalcommunities;impactonexistinglocaltensionsorconflicts;securityincidentsrecorded;andcredibleallegationsofhumanrightsabusesbyregistrysecuritypersonnel.Representativesfromthelocalcommunityareconsultedaspartofthemonitoring.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrytakestepstoensurethatcompanysecurityarrangementsarein
accordancewithinternationalhumanrightsprinciplesforlawenforcementandthe
useofforce?
C.3LandManagement
Righttoownproperty,Righttoadequatehousing,Righttoadequatestandardofliving
Localcommunitiesareexposedtoharassment,intimidation,useofforceorotherimpropertreatmentbyprivatesecurityguards,policeormilitaryprovidingsecurityforcompanypersonnelorforassetsthatare
owned,operatedorusedbytheregistry.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpactedpeople(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aPriortobuying,renting,acquiringorotherwiseaccessinglandorproperty,whetherdirectlyorthroughathirdparty,theregistryidentifiesallexistingownersandusersorofthelandorproperty.
b
Theregistryalsoinvestigatesthepastusageandownershipofthelandorpropertytoensurethatpastusersandownershavenotbeenwrongfullyremoved,andthatanyexpropriationsbytheauthoritieshavebeenconductedinaccordancewithinternationallaw.
c
Theregistryconsultswithaffectedusersandownersofthelandorproperty(includingwomen,tenants,settlers,minoritiesandothervulnerablegroups)andseekstheirfreeandinformedconsentbeforecontinuingtoacquireoraccessthelandorproperty.
dTheregistryensuresthataffectedownersandusersofthelandorpropertyareadequatelycompensated,atorabovemarketreplacementrates,forthelandorproperty,includingfordamagestoland,damagestoassets,andlossofincome.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Beforebuying,renting,acquiringorotherwiseaccessinglandorproperty,doestheregistryensurethatallaffectedownersandusersofthelandorproperty,havebeenadequatelyconsultedandcompensated?
C.4CorruptionandBriberyRighttoaccesstoinformation,RighttotakepartiningovernmentHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpactedpeople(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryinformsallemployeesaboutitsanti-corruptioncommitment.
b Theregistryprovidesanti-corruptiontrainingatalllevelswithintheorganization
c Informationondisciplinaryproceduresforviolationsofcompanyanti-corruptionpoliciesisavailabletoemployees.
d Theregistryactivelyseeksemployeefeedbackanddialogueonitsanti-corruptioninitiatives.
Acquisition,leasing,orrentingoflandorpropertyleadstoimproperdisplacementofowners,residentsoruserswithoutadequatepriorinformedconsultationorwithoutadequatecompensation.Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted(clicktochooseoption)
Payments,giftsorservicesaremadeorofferedbyregistryoritsrepresentatives,agentsorsupplierstocivilservantsorpublicauthorities,togainorfacilitatedecisionsandservices
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted(clicktochooseoption)
eTheregistryhasandpromotesafunctionbywhichemployeescansafelyreportsuspicionofcorruptionrelatedcases(e.g.hotlineormailbox)andallocatesresourcestosystematicallyaddresstheissuesthatareidentified.
fTheregistryevaluatesthepotentialareasofcorruptionincludingfactorssuchastypeoftransaction,countriesofoperation,industries,andcustomersorbusinesspartnersinvolved.
g Theregistryevaluatestheriskofcorruptionwhenemployees,agents,intermediariesorconsultantsdealwithpublicofficialsincludingemployeesofstateownedcompanies.
hTheregistryevaluatestheriskofinternalandexternalconflictsofinterestinrelationtobusinesspartnersandgovernmentofficialsincludingemployeesofstateownedcompanies.
i Theregistryhasdevelopedanactionplantoaddresstheriskofcorruption,andhasdefinedresponsibilitiesforeachtaskincludingdetailedpoliciesforhigh-riskareas.
jTheregistryhasidentifiedtheweakestspotsofcorruptionwithintheregistryandseekstoaddresstheseweaknessesinthepreventionofcorruptioninternalfunctionswiththehighestriskofcorruption,andaddressesweaknessesinthepreventionofcorruption.
kTheregistrysharesexperience,proceduresandchallengesofcorruptionwithotherorganizationsi.e.thelocalbusinesscommunity,sectorinitiatives,networksetc.
l Theregistryhasinitiatedorjoinedinitiativeswithothercompaniesinthesamesectorforthepurposeofpromotingafairbusinessenvironment.
m Theregistrystimulatesmulti-stakeholderdialogueonchallengesofcorruption.
n Theregistryencouragesthelocalbusinesscommunityandbusinesspartnerstoinitiatecooperationtofightcorruption.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryevaluateandassesstheriskofcorruptionwhendoingbusiness?
D.RegistriesasProvidersofTLDandOtherDomainServices(in-houseoroutsourced)
D.1AcquiringTLDs
Righttofreedomofexpression,righttoprivacy,freedomofassociation,freedomfromdiscriminationD.1.1AgreementswithICANN
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability(click
belowtochoose
option)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a TheagreementwithICANNincludesacommitmenttorespectinternationalhumanrights.
b TheagreementwithICANNincludesacommitmenttorespecttherighttoprivacyofregistrarsandregistrants.
c InformationaddedtothepublicWHOISregistryisinlinewithlocalandinternationallawaswellashumanrights.
d InformationaddedtothepublicWHOISregistrycanbeminimizedtoimproveregistrantsprivacy.
e TheagreementwithICANNincludesacommitmenttorespecttherighttofreedomofexpressionofregistrarsandregistrants.
f TheagreementwithICANNincludesacommitmenttorespecttherighttofreedomofassociationofregistrarsandregistrants.
g TheagreementwithICANNincludesacommitmenttoensuretherighttofreedomfromdiscriminationofregistrarsandregistrants.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Arerelevanthumanrightsissuesapartoftheagreementbetweentheregistryand
ICANN?
D.1.2Agreementswithgovernment
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theagreementwiththecorrespondinggovernmentincludesacommitmenttorespectinternationalhumanrights
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
TheagreementbetweentheregistryandICANNdoesnotcoverhowtheregistryshouldalignitselfwithhumanrights,includingonissuessuchasfreedomofexpressionandrighttoprivacy,andinrelationtothe
registry'stermsandconditions.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
InthecaseofaccTLD,theagreementbetweentheregistryandthecorrespondinggovernmentdoesnotcoverhowtheregistryshouldalignitselfwithhumanrights,includingonissuessuchasfreedomofexpression
andrighttoprivacy,initstermsandconditions.
b Theagreementwiththecorrespondinggovernmentincludesacommitmenttocomplywiththerighttoprivacyofregistrarsandregistrants.
c Theagreementwiththecorrespondinggovernmentincludesacommitmenttocomplytherighttofreedomofexpressionofregistrarsandregistrants.
d Theagreementwiththecorrespondinggovernmentincludesacommitmenttoensuretherighttofreedomofassociationofregistrarsandregistrants.
e Theagreementwiththecorrespondinggovernmentincludesacommitmenttoensuretherighttofreedomfromdiscriminationofregistrarsandregistrants.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Arehumanrightsintegratedintotheagreementbetweentheregistryandthe
correspondinggovernment?
D.2HumanRightsinRegistrarEngagement
Righttofreedomofexpression,righttoprivacy,freedomofassociation,freedomfromdiscriminationD.2.1Humanrightsininteractionswithregistrars
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryhasacommitmenttopromotethecontinuousimprovementofhumanrightsstandardsofitsregistrars.
b Thecommitmentissupportedbytrainingonhumanrightsstandardsforrelevantstaff.
c Theregistryhasdefinedminimumrequirementsforthehumanrightsstandardsofregistrarsandcommunicatestheseinwritingtonewandexistingregistrars.
dThecontractbetweenregistryandregistrarcommitsregistrarstoavoidcontributingtoactionsthatmayinterferewiththerighttoprivacyofregistrantsorotherusers,exceptwheresuchactionsarelawful,proportionateandforajustifiablepurpose.
eThecontractbetweenregistryandregistrarincludesacommitmenttorespectinternationalhumanrights,suchastherighttoprivacy,freedomofexpression,freedomfromdiscriminationandfreedomofassociation.
f
Inrelationtotakedownsandblockingofspecificdomains,thecontractbetweenregistryandregistrarcommitsregistrarstorespecttherighttofreedomofexpressionofregistrantsandotherusers,andtoavoidcontributingtoactionsthatmayinterferewiththisright,exceptwheresuchactionsarelawful,proportionateandforajustifiablepurpose.
g
Thecontractbetweenregistryandregistrarcommitsregistrarstomaintainopennessandthefreeflowofinformationovertheinternetexceptinfew,exceptional,andlimitedcircumstancesprescribedbyinternationalhumanrightslaw,suchasinthecaseofabusiveordiscriminatorycontent.
h Theregistryhasinplaceproceduresforongoingmonitoringofregistrars'compliancewiththerequirementssetoutinthecontract.
Humanrightsstandardsarenotadequatelypromotedininteractionswithregistrars.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
iThecontractbetweentheregistryandregistrarcontainsprovisionsfortheregistrartoinformtheregistryinthecasethattheregistrarisnotwillingtodelegatespecificdomainsonthebasisoflegitimateandreasonablegrounds.
jTheregistrymaintainsaninventoryofspecificdomainswithlimitedavailabilitytoensurewideavailabilityofregistration,andinformsregistrantsoftheavailabilityofalternativeoptionstoregisterdomains.
k Iftheregistrychoosestolimittheregistrationofdomains,thedelegationisinlinewithhumanrightsandclearlycommunicatedwithappropriatedueprocess.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrypromoteinternationalhumanrightsstandardsinitsinteractions
withregistrars?
D.2.2Humanrightsincontracttermswithregistrars
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aThecontractbetweenregistryandregistrarincludesacommitmenttorespectinternationalhumanrights,suchastherighttoprivacy,freedomofexpression,freedomfromdiscriminationandfreedomofassociation.
bThecontractbetweenregistryandregistrarcommitsregistrarstoavoidcontributingtoactionsthatmayinterferewiththerighttoprivacyofregistrantsorotherusers,exceptwheresuchactionsarelawful,proportionateandforajustifiablepurpose.
c
Inrelationtotakedownsandblockingofspecificdomains,thecontractbetweenregistryandregistrarcommitsregistrarstorespecttherighttofreedomofexpressionofregistrantsandotherusers,andtoavoidcontributingtoactionsthatmayinterferewiththisright,exceptwheresuchactionsarelawful,proportionateandforajustifiablepurpose.
d
Thecontractbetweenregistryandregistrarcommitsregistrarstomaintainopennessandthefreeflowofinformationovertheinternetexceptinfew,exceptional,andlimitedcircumstancesprescribedbyinternationalhumanrightslaw,suchasinthecaseofabusiveordiscriminatorycontent.
e Theregistryhasinplaceproceduresforongoingmonitoringofregistrars'compliancewiththerequirementssetoutinthecontract.
f Inthecasethatthereisadirectcontractualrelationbetweentheregistryandtheregistrantthecontractisalignmentwiththeregistrycommitmenttohumanrights.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrysetrequirementsonregistrarstorespecthumanrightsintheir
engagementwithregistrantsandotherusers?
D.3ProvidingDomainNames
Freedomofexpression,righttoprivacy,freedomofassociation,freedomfromdiscrimination,righttomaterialgainsfrominventionsandmoralrightsofauthorsD.3.1Contractsbetweenregistrarandregistrant
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Theregistrydoesnotrequireregistrarstorespecthumanrightsintheirengagementwithregistrants.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Probability
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Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Low
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryensuresthattheirtermsofserviceareclearlyandopenlycommunicatedinthecontractsbetweenregistrarsandregistrants.
b Theregistryensuresthatregistrarscommunicateclearlyandopenlyaboutcontractualcommitmentsbetweenregistryandregistrantsintheircontractswithregistrants.
cThecontractbetweentheregistryandregistrarincludesprovisionstoensurethatthehumanrightscommitmentsareconveyedtotheregistrantinawaythatiseasilyaccessible.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryensurethatregistrarsinformregistrantsabouttheircontractual
commitmentstotheregistry,andabouttheregistry'stermsofservice?
D.3.2Accesstodomains
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
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Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryensuresthatitsownpricesettingofdomainsallowsforequalaccesstoitsservices.
b Theregistryengageswithregistrarstoensurethattheirpricesareatalevelthatallowsforequalaccesstoacquiringdomains.
c Theregistryengageswiththeregistrartoensureaccesstothedomainforpeoplewithdisabilitiesorlanguageconstraintsimpairingtheiruseoftheregistrarplatform.
d Theregistryensuresthatthedomainsarewidelyavailable,accessibleandaffordabletoall.
e Theregistryensuresthatnoregistrantisexcludedfromaccesstoadomainbytheregistrar,unlesssuchexclusionisbasedonnationallawofthecountryoftheregistry.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryensurefairandequalaccesstoacquiringdomains?
D.3.3Managingpersonaldata
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
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Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Registrantsarenotclearlyandopenlyinformedabouttheircontractualcommitmentstotheregistryortheregistry'stermsofservice.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
5.000personsandabove
CertaingroupsarefullyorpartlyexcludedfromacquiringavailableTLDs,duetopricingorotherobstacles.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Personaldataiscollected,storedorusedwithoutaclearlydefinedpurpose,inanunlawfulorunsafemanner,orwithouttheinformedandcontinuedconsentofregistrants.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Personaldataiscollectedforaspecificandclearlydefinedpurpose.Theregistryhasmechanismstoensurethatdataisaccurate,completeandkeptup-to-date.
bTheregistryhasprocessestoensurethatpersonaldataisdeletedwhenitisnolongernecessarytofulfilthepurposesforwhichitwascollected,exceptifthedataisstrictlynecessaryforoperationalpurposes.
c
Theregistryhasmeasurestopreventthatpersonaldataisdisclosed,madeavailableorotherwiseusedforpurposesotherthanthoseforwhichitiscollected;exceptwiththeconsentoftheregistrantoruser,orbytheauthorityoflaw.
d Dataisonlyusedtoidentifyuserpatternsinananonymizedform.
e Employeeshaveadutyofconfidentialitybylawandwrittenagreementsregardingnon-disclosure.
f
Personaldataisprotectedbyreasonablesecuritysafeguardsagainstsuchrisksaslossorunauthorisedaccess,fraud,destruction,use,modificationordisclosureofdata.Anybreachinsecurityorintheconfidentialityofpersonaldataareremediatedwithin24hours,ifatallpossible.
gSecurityauditsarecontinuouslyconductedtoensureimplementationofcorrectiveactions(e.g.incaseofsecurityincidents)andtomaximizecompliancewithprivacyanddataprotectionpoliciesandguidelines.
h
Registrantsandusersmayobtaininformationaboutdatarelatingtohim/her;havethosedatacommunicatedwithinareasonabletimeinaninexpensiveandreasonablemanner;beabletochallengedatarelatingtohim/herand,ifthechallengeissuccessful,havethedataerasedorrectified.
iThereisageneralpolicyofopennessaboutpracticesandpolicieswithrespecttopersonaldata.Meansarereadilyavailableofestablishingthenatureofpersonaldatacollected,themainpurposesoftheiruse,andtheidentityofthedatacontroller.
j
Registryservicesthatincludeprivacysettingsarebydefaultsettomaximizetheprivacyprotectionoftheregistrantand/oruser.Theregistryprovidesclearinformationandwarningstoregistrantsandusers,includingminors,ofthepotentialconsequencesofchangestheymakeintheirdefaultprivacysettings.
k Theregistryisawareofandcomplieswithrelevantnationallaws,internationalguidelines,andindustrystandardsregardingthetransferofpersonaldata.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryrespecttheprivacyofregistrantsandotherusers,andprotecttheir
personaldata?
D.3.4Securityinservicesandoperations
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
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Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Servicesprovidedbytheregistryarenotsecureduetolackofprecautionarymeasures.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a TheregistryhasdocumentedDNSSECsigningproceduresinplace.
b TheregistryhasformalsecuritycontrolframeworksinlinewithISOstandards.
c Theregistryimplementscurrentapplicableprivacystandards(e.g.DNSoverTLS,orDNSoverQEUC).
d TheregistryoffersbothIPv4andIPv6forallitsservices.
e Aregularsecurityreviewandauditofregistrysoftwareplatformsisperformedthroughindependentthirdpartyaudits.
f Iftheregistryhasserviceshostedonthird-partyhostingordistributionplatforms,theapplicablelegalframeworkandtermsofservicecomplywithhumanrightsstandards.
g Throughthecontractswiththeregistryandorregistrantitisclearlycommunicatedinwhichjurisdictionsandunderwhichtermsofservicetheirdataishandled.
h Iftheregistryhasservicesinternallyhosted,theToEsarereflectedintheregistry'sowntermsofservice.
iIftheregistryhasphysicalserverslocatedindifferentphysicallocationsindifferentjurisdictions,theregistryensuresthatsecuritystandardsaremetinalllocationsandjurisdictions.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryapplysufficientandappropriatemeasures,includingnewest
standardsandtechnologies,toensurethesecurityofitsservicesandoperations?
D.4MaintainingDomainNames
Righttofreedomofexpression,righttoprivacy,freedomofassociation,righttosecurityHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aInanyoperationstoensurerobustnessresilienceandstabilityoftheTLD,policiesandproceduresareinplacetoensuretheprivacy,freedomofexpressionandotherhumanrightsofregistrantsandusers.
b Theregistryhasinplaceasystemtomonitorsystemfunction.
c Registrarsareinformedincaseoftechnicalfailure.
d Registrarsarerequiredbytheregistrytoinformregistrantsincaseoftechnicalfailure.
e Registrarsareinformedincaseofsecuritybreaches.
f Registrarsarerequiredbytheregistrytoinformregistrantsincasesofsecuritybreaches,consequencesandremediationapproaches.
g Theregistryhasstandardiseditsprocessesinaccordancewithinternationalstandards,suchasISO9001orequivalent.
Personaldataiscompromisedduetosystemmalfunctionorsecuritybreach.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
h TheregistryhasasysteminplacetomitigateattacksagainsttheTLD(e.g.amplificationattacks).
i Theregistryhassystemsinplacetomitigateinfrastructureabuses(e.g.malware,botnetsetc.).
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryasysteminplacetoensuretheongoingmaintenanceandfunction
oftheTLD?
D.5Amending/TransferringDomainNames
Righttofreedomofexpression,righttoprivacy,freedomofassociation,righttosecurityHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryhasinplaceasystemtoeasilyamendandtransferdomains.
b AnytransferalsoramendmentsaredonewithpermissionbytheregistrantandinlinewithhumanrightsstandardsandapplicablenationallawsthatgoverntheRegistry.
c Registrarsarerequiredtofileamendmentstothesystemoftheregistry.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryhaveasysteminplacetotransferdomainsinawaywhichalignsto
nationalregulationandinaccordancewithhumanrightsstandards?
D.6EngagingwithThirdParties
Righttofreedomofexpression,righttoprivacy,freedomofassociation,righttosecurityD.6.1Interferencewiththerighttoprivacy
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryhasapolicycommitmenttocomplywithrelevantinternationalandregionalstandardsonprivacyanddataprotection.
bRegistrantsareinformedaboutcircumstancesinwhichtheregistryisunderalegalobligationtorevealtheiridentification,connectionortrafficdatabyrequestfromgovernmentagencies.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Registrantsareunabletoamendortransfertheirdomains.
Personaldataisaccessed,disclosedormonitoredinamannerwhichisunlawful,disproportionateorinbreachofinternationalhumanrightsprinciples.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
c
Theregistryhasacommitmenttoevaluateanyinternalorexternalrequest-includinggovernmentrequests-thatmayinterferewiththeregistrants'orusers'righttoprivacyaccordingtointernationalprivacystandards,e.g.tomonitororaccesspersonaldata.Theregistryrequiresdetailsregardingthenecessityandjustificationforanyrestrictiverequest.Requestsarerequiredinwrittenform,ifatallpossible.
dProcedurestobefollowedincaseofarequestthatinterferewithregistrants'orusers'righttoprivacyareclearlydescribedandincludedinrelevantcompanyguidelines/instructions.
e Anylegitimaterequestthatinterferewiththerighttoprivacyisnarrowlyinterpretedandenforcedintheshortesttimeperiodpossible.
fWhenrequestsappeartobeinconflictwithinternationalstandardsonprivacytheregistryhasprocessestoseekjudicialreviewinaccordancewithestablishedinternationaltreaties,guidelines,orotherresources.
g Registrants,governmentauthorities,andotherrelevantstakeholdersarenotifiedintheeventofdatabreachorunauthorizedprocessingofpersonaldata.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryavoidcontributingtoactionsthatmayinterferewiththeprivacyof
registrantsandusers,exceptwheresuchactionsarelawful,proportionateandfora
justifiablepurpose?
D.6.2Interferencewiththerighttofreedomofexpression
Humanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
a Theregistryhasacommitmenttointernationalandregionalstandardsonfreedomofexpression.
bTheregistrywillasthegeneralrulemaintainopennessandthefreeflowofinformationovertheinternetexceptinfew,exceptional,andlimitedcircumstancesprescribedbyinternationalhumanrightslaw,suchasabusiveordiscriminatorycontent.
c
Theregistryhasacommitmenttoevaluateanyinternalorexternalrequesttoconductanintentionaltakedownaspecificdomainaccordingtointernationalstandardsonfreedomofexpression.Theregistryrequiresdetailsregardingthenecessityandjustificationforanyrestrictiverequest.Requestsarerequiredinwrittenform,ifatallpossible.
d
Incaseoftakingdownorblockingofspecificdomain,thisisbasedonadecisionbyacompetentjudicialauthorityorabodythatisindependentofanypolitical,commercialorotherunwarrantedinfluence.ThedecisioncanbereviewedbyanindependentandimpartialtribunalorregulatorybodyinaccordancewiththerequirementsofArticle6oftheEuropeanConventiononHumanRights.
e Procedurestobefollowedincaseofarequesttorestrictadomainserviceareclearlydescribedandincludedinrelevantcompanyguidelines/instructions.
f Anylegitimaterequestthatinterferewiththerighttofreedomofexpressionisnarrowlyinterpretedandenforcedintheshortesttimeperiodpossible.
Registrantsorusersarebarredfromcommunicating,seekingorimpartinginformationinamanner,whichisunlawfulordisproportionateorinbreachofinternationalhumanrightsprinciples.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
g
Whenrequestsappeartobeinconflictwiththeinternationalstandardsonfreedomofexpression,theregistryhasprocessestoseekjudicialreview,appealtorelevantbranchesoftheadministration,andengagewithrelevantbodiesorotherstakeholders,includingfromcivilsociety,foradviceandsupport.
h
Theregistryconsiders,asthegeneralrule,requeststocompletelydisconnectregistrantsfromaccesstotheirTLDtobedisproportionateandinviolationofhumanrightsprinciples,regardlessofthejustificationprovided,includingonthegroundsofviolatingintellectualpropertyrightslaw.
i
Theregistryhasprocessestoensurethatitwillnotinterferewiththeregistrants'andotherusers'freedomtoaccesscontentanduseapplicationsoftheirchoice,unlesssuchinterferenceisstrictlynecessaryandproportionatetosafeguardtheintegrityandsafetyofthedomainorservice,executeacourtorder,orcomplywithawrittenrequestfromtheregistrantoruser.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryhaveacommitmenttorespecttherighttofreedomofexpressionof
registrantsandusers,andtoavoidcontributingtoactionsthatmayinterferewith
thisright,exceptwheresuchactionsarelawful,proportionateandforajustifiable
purpose?
D.7TerminatingDomianNames
Righttofreedomofexpression,righttoprivacy,freedomofassociation,righttosecurityHumanrightsimpactscenario
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
a TheregistryhasinplaceaprocedureforterminationoftheTLD.
b TheregistryhasinplacerequirementsintheengagementwiththeregistraronthetermsforterminationoftheaccesstotheTLD.
c Theregistryengageswiththeregistraronhowtoengagewithregistrantsontermination,includingnoticeperiodsandlengthofstorageofpersonaldata.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryensurethatregistrantsareinformedabouttheprocedurefor
termination?
D.8GrievanceMechanismsandResolution
Righttoremedy,freedomofexpression,righttoprivacy,freedomofassociation,righttonon-descriminationHumanrightsimpactscenario
Registrantsanddomainusersarenotprovidedaccesstomechanismstoraisegrievancesandachieveremedy.
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
RegistrantsarenotgivenpriornoticeabouttheterminationoftheiraccesstotheTLD.
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aRegistrantsandusers,includingminors,areprovidedwitheffective,safe,confidentialandtransparentmechanismsforvoicingandresolvingconcernsrelatingtohumanrightsissues.
bSubjecttolegalrestrictions,registrantsandusers,includingminors,whohavebeensubjecttointerferencewiththeirrightsisprovidedwithadviceonhowandwheretheymayrespond.
c Theregistryprovidesfor(orcollaboratesin)theswift,fairandcomprehensiveinvestigationandremediationofregistrantorusercomplaints.
d Theregistryprovidesindependentmediationorcomplaintbodyinthecasethataregistrarorregistrantdoesnotagreewithadecisionmadebysaidregistry.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryhaveamechanism(ormechanisms)inplacetorecieve,processand
adressgreivancesofregistrantsandotherdomainusers?
D.9Transparency
RighttofreedomofinformationHumanrightsimpactscenario
Registrantsanddomainusersareunabletoaccessinformationonthehumanrightsrelatedcommitments,policies,proceduresandperformanceoftheregistry.
Probability
(choose)
Severityofconsequencesforimpacted
people(clicktochooseoption)
Indicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistry'spoliciesonhumanrightsareexplainedtoregistrars,registrants,andusersinclearlanguageandanaccessibleform,takingintoaccountforexamplepeople,withdisabilities,children,elderlyandethnicminorities.
b
Requeststhatinterferewithregistrants'orusers'righttoprivacyorfreedomofexpressionaredocumentedandcommunicatedtocustomersandotherrelevantstakeholderstothefullestextentpossible.Subjecttolegalrestrictions,affectedregistrantsandusersareinformedabouttheprocedurefortherequest,aswellastheactiontaken.
cSubjecttolegalrestrictions,theregistrypubliclyreportsdatabycountryonthenumberandcharacterofrequestsreceived,e.g.tomonitororaccessregistrants'orusers'dataorrestrictdomainservices,andhowithasrespondedtotheserequests.
Humanrights
compliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTSANDDOCUMENTATION FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryallowregistrants,domainusersandotherinterestedstakeholders
toaccessinformationonregistrycommitments,policies,proceduresand
performanceonhumanrights?
Describekeyimpactsandwhoisimpacted
(writetext)
Assessnumbersimpacted
(clicktochooseoption)
E.DueDiligenceQuestions
F.1AssessingImpactsIndicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasapolicycommitmenttoassessthepotentialadverseimpactsontheinternationalhumanrights,suchasrighttoprivacyandfreedomofexpression,associatedwithdesigning,selling,andoperatingdomainservices.
bProductimpactassessmentsarecarriedoutpriortoimplementingnewproductsorservices,toidentifyandmitigatepotentialadverseimpactthesemayhaveonhumanrights.
cTheassessmentincludesengagementwithstakeholdergroups,independentexpertresources,humanrightsgroups,andotherwithspecificknowledgeonnationallawsandregulation,tothewidestextentpossible.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryidentifyandassesstheriskofcontributingtoadverseimpactsontheinternationalhumanrights?
F.2AddressingImpactsIndicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistryhasadoptedstrategiestoanticipate,respondandminimisepotentialadverseimpactsonhumanrights.
b
Theregistryhasclearandunambiguoustermsofservice,iteratingthattheregistryiscommittedtointernationalhumanrightsstandards,includingonprivacy,dataprotection,andfreedomofexpression,andwillnotinterfereinthefreeflowofinformationovertheinternetexceptinfew,exceptional,andlimitedcircumstancesprescribedbyinternationalhumanrightslaw.
c Theregistryhasafunction,reportingtosenior-levelmanagement,withresponsibilityforoverseeingcompliancewithitsprinciplesonhumanrights.
d Sufficientorganisationalresourcesareinplacetoensureimplementationoftheregistry´scommitmenttohumanrights.
e Employeesreceivetrainingontheregistry'sprinciplesonhumanrights.
f Employeeshaveeffectivemeanstosafelyreportnoncompliancewiththeregistry'sprinciplesonhumanrights.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryhavesystemsandorganisationalcapacityinplacetoaddresspotentialadverseimpactsoninternationalhumanrights?
F.3GovernmentRequestsIndicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
aGovernmentrequeststhatinterferewiththerighttoprivacyortherighttofreedomofexpressionaresubjecttooperationalprocessesthatassesstherequestforhumanrightscompliance.
bIncomplexcases,theassessmentincludesengagementwithindependentexperts,humanrightsgroups,andotherswithspecificknowledgeonnationallawsandregulation.
cGovernmentsarerequestedtoprovidedetailsregardingthenecessityandjustificationforanyrestrictiverequest.Requestsarerequiredinwrittenform,ifpossible.
d
Whengovernmentrequestsappeartobeinconflictwithhumanrightsstandardsonfreedomofexpressionortherighttoprivacy,theregistryhasprocessestoseekjudicialreview,appealtorelevantbranchesoftheadministration,engagewithrelevantUNbodiesorotherstakeholders,includingfromcivilsociety,foradviceandsupport.
e Anymeasurethatinterfereswiththerighttofreedomofexpressionistakenonthebasisofaspecificdecisionbyastateauthorityexpresslyempoweredbylawtodoso.
f
Governmentrequeststhatappearinconsistentwithhumanrightslawareaddressedbyseniorlevelmanagementtodecideontherisksofrespondingvis-a-visrejectingtherequest.Nationalandinternationalresources,includingindustrypeers,areengagedtotheextentpossible.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryhaveproceduresinplacetohandlegovernmentrequeststopreventinterferancewiththerightstoprivacyandfreedomofexpression?
F.4TrackingComplianceIndicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
aPeriodicauditsareconductedtoassesscompliancewiththeregistry'sprinciplesonhumanrights.Theseauditsincludefeedbackfromregistrantsandotherpotentiallyaffectedstakeholders.
bSuppliersandbusinesspartnersareheldcontractuallyaccountableforcompliancewiththeregistry´sprinciplesonhumanrights.Aneffectiveprogrammeisinplacetomonitorcomplianceandensurecorrectiveaction.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistryhavesystemsinplacetotrackcompliancewithitsprinciplesonhumanrights?
F.5CommunicationandReportingIndicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
aTheregistry'spoliciesonhumanrightsareexplainedtoregistrars,registrantsandusersinaclearandaccessibleformandlanguage,takingintoaccountforexamplepeoplewithdisabilities,children,elderlyandethnicminorities.
b
Requeststhatinterferewithregistrants'orusers'righttoprivacyortheirrighttofreedomofexpressionaredocumentedandcommunicatedtocustomersandotherrelevantstakeholderstothefullestextentpossible.Subjecttolegalrestrictions,affectedregistrantsandusersareinformedabouttheprocedurefortherequest,andtheactiontaken.
cSubjecttolegalrestrictions,theregistrypubliclyreportsdatabycountryonthenumberandcharacterofrequestsreceived,e.g.tomonitororaccessregistrants'orusers'dataorrestrictdomainservices,andhowithasrespondedtotheserequests.
dIncasearegistrantorusertriestoaccessspecificcontentwhichhasbeenblocked,theyareprovidedwithanexplanationofwhythecontentisblockedincludingcontactdetails.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doestheregistrycommunicateandreportonitseffortstoupholdinternationalprinciplesonhumanrights?
F.6AccesstoRemedyIndicators YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
aRegistrantsandusers,includingminors,areprovidedwitheffective,safe,confidentialandtransparentmechanismsforvoicingandresolvingconcernsrelatingtohumanrightsissues.
bSubjecttolegalrestrictions,registrantsandusers,includingminors,whohavebeensubjecttointerferencewiththeirrightsareprovidedwithadviceonhowandwheretheymayrespond.
c Theregistryprovidesfororcollaboratesintheswift,fairandcomprehensiveinvestigationandremediationofregistrantorusercomplaints.
Humanrightscompliancequestion YES NO F/A N/A COMMENTS FOLLOW-UPACTION
Doregistrantsanduserswhoserightsmaybeaffectedbytheregistry'ssystems,productsorserviceshaveaccesstosafe,effectiveandfairremediesthroughwhichpotentialimpactscanbereported,investigatedandremediated?