[gnso-dow123] Tiered WHOIS Closed Beta Launch (fwd)

[Thomas Keller <tom@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

I tought you might find the following email of GNR explaining its possible 
future 
whois policy interesting. The email has been sent to all ICANN accredited 
Registrars.

Please note that this is only a Beta version right now and no release date is 
mentioned.

Best,

tom

----- Forwarded message from Global Name Registry <info@xxxxxxxx> -----

Privacy Enhanced Whois Beta Launch

After extensive research and development, the .NAME Privacy Enhanced Whois 
Service is now entering its Closed Beta Testing mode.

Global Name Registry is taking steps to protect your customers' privacy, a 
matter we have always taken very seriously, both because .NAME is for 
individuals, and because data protection and privacy requirements in Europe, 
where we are based, are among the most stringent in the world. 

How does the new WHOIS work?
The new WHOIS service will provide tiered access to the domain name data. The 
different tiers contain increasing levels of data, summarized below:

Summary and Standard Tier
Contains technical information with no personal data. This tier is open for all.

Detailed Tier
Requires a valid password. Obtaining passwords require registration and 
payment. Detailed Tier provides Registrant name and address, but no email and 
phone number. Automated queries are blocked.

Extensive Tier
Requires an Extensive Access Agreement with Global Name Registry and 
certification of the data's use, and allows access to full Registrant data. 
Automated queries are blocked to the Extensive Tier.

We would like to invite you to test the new WHOIS beta service, available on 
https://whoisbeta.gnr.com

Beta WHOIS username: whoisbeta
Beta WHOIS password: tester

Please report any bugs or malfunctioning of the beta service to info@xxxxxxx, 
your help is appreciated.

We are in the process of determining the final rollout plan for the new WHOIS 
and replacing the previous WHOIS service. For operational purposes, all 
Accredited Registrars will continue to have access to the previous WHOIS 
service during a transition period after the new WHOIS launches. This access 
will be based on the IP address(es) you ask us to allow access from*.



Global Name Registry
+44 207 531 4880

*An access agreement will also be required, requiring the Registrar to only use 
the old WHOIS data for operational purposes and not to redistribute it in any 
form.


----- End forwarded message -----

Gruss,

tom

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