ICANN86 - Session 6 - GAC Discussion on WHOIS and Registration Data Issues

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Jun

2026

ICANN86 - Session 6 - GAC Discussion on WHOIS and Registration Data Issues

09:45 - 10:30 UTC

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Topics Discussed: RDS / WHOIS, Registration Policy

Session Details:

This session aims to discuss status and consider possible next steps for the GAC in relation to the WHOIS/Registration Data policy framework, taking into account relevant Data Protection law.
The GAC will discuss latest developments and related policy concerns, in connection with:
- Status and next steps regarding the ongoing development of law enforcement requestor authentication mechanisms to enable implementation of the 24-hour timeline for Contracted Parties to respond to Urgent Requests for disclosure of registration data;
- Modification of the GNSO policy recommendations for a System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) adopted in 2021 to reflect lessons learned and Community input from operations of the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) to date;
- Expected progress of the implementation of the Privacy/Proxy Services Accreditation Policy Recommendations (PPSA) in the coming year.

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