Blog Articles
What ICANN’s temporary specification means for domain resellers
On May 17, 2018, ICANN issued a “Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data,” the purpose of which is to provide ICANN’s contracted parties (registrars and registries) a path towards compliance with both ICANN contractual requirements and the GDPR. This involved the introduction of numerous registrar requirements, aimed at resolving points of conflict between ICANN’s Registrar Accreditation […]
Why Are We Applying GDPR Protections to Registrants Worldwide?
Remember, although we have a great legal team working here at Tucows, none of what we share here can or should be taken as legal advice. Among the world’s leading registrars, Tucows is the only one that has redacted all personal data from the public Whois and announced a data use consent management process for […]
Why extended validation is the best type of TLS/SSL certificate for business needs
Identity theft and browser warnings are growing concerns among consumers. And while you may think enabling SSL on your website will allay these fears, failure to select the right TLS/SSL certificate can erode customer trust. To regain trust, site owners need an easy, reliable way to show customers that transactions are secure and that the […]
What you should know about ICANN’s May 25th Legal Action
Update: The German Court has since denied ICANN’s preliminary injunction. If you’re interested in reading the Court Order you can find it, as well as any related documents, here. If you’re one of our reseller partners or someone who follows the domain industry closely, you’re likely aware that on Friday, May 25th, ICANN filed a […]
What Are SSL certificates, and which SSL certificate should I choose?
A parent preparing a toddler for her first beach vacation and a seasoned kayaker preparing for Zambia’s Ghostrider rapid will not reach for the same life jacket. In the world of digital security, the purposes and specs of the various products are also highly relevant to the consumer, although the differences between them may not […]
Introducing our new domain pricing structure
On March 19, 2018, we will introduce a new pricing structure for domains. This will involve increases in our list prices and a move to a tiered, four-plan pricing structure that offers resellers greater discounts by rewarding strong performance and growth. Instead of offering a single price point for each TLD, we’ll provide discounted pricing […]
