LOS ANGELES - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced an upcoming virtual event on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 16:00 UTC (9:00 a.m. PST; 12:00 p.m. EDT), according to the official website of ICANN.
The RDRS provides a more consistent and standardized format for handling requests to access nonpublic registration data related to generic top-level domains (gTLDs). We invite all stakeholders to register for this informative session, which will educate potential requesters with an aim of increasing overall participation.
About the Session
This webinar will explain the purpose and benefits of RDRS to registrants and those with a need to access non-public gTLD registration data. In addition to providing an overview and sharing resources, the webinar will provide an overview of the service and more. The webinar will be followed by a Q&A session, allowing prospective and current users to engage directly with the speakers.
Webinar Information:
RDRS: New Tool for Accessing Non-Public Domain Name Registration Data Webinar
Aug 8, 2024, 16:00 UTC
Benefits of the Service
The RDRS is a free, global ticketing system that handles nonpublic gTLD registration data requests, standardizing the process for both registrars and requestors. This service simplifies the process for various users, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data.
Registrars benefit from the service because it offers a centralized mechanism to manage and track all nonpublic data requests. Registrars receive automated alerts whenever a request is submitted. A standardized request form ensures that the correct information and supporting documents are provided, simplifying the evaluation process for registrars.
Implemented at the direction of the ICANN Board, the RDRS was set up to collect demand and usage data that would inform policy decisions related to a System for Standardized Access/Disclosure