ICANN83 - Session 11 - GAC Discussion on WHOIS and Data Registration Issues

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Jun

2025

ICANN83 - Session 11 - GAC Discussion on WHOIS and Data Registration Issues

08:45 - 09:30 UTC

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Topics Discussed: Domain Name Registration Data, RDS / WHOIS

Session Details:

This session aims to discuss status and consider possible next steps for the GAC in relation to deliberations and implementation efforts seeking to establish a new WHOIS/Registration Data policy framework taking into account relevant Data Protection law.

The GAC will be briefed on latest developments and related policy concerns, in connection with:

Ongoing discussions regarding the handling of specific Urgent Request for disclosure of registration data;
Operations and future of the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), a pilot program launched as proof of concept for a permanent System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) per EPDP Phase 2 Policy Recommendations;
And considerations for advancing future policy work regarding accuracy of registration data.

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