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ICANN updates: new transfer policy, RDAP, and privacy and proxy service accreditation
This is the third post in our series on the ICANN 63 conference that was held in Barcelona in October 2018. You can also take a look back at our recap of the EPDP team’s work leading up to and during the conference, and our discussion of the Unified Access Model, which will eventually […]
ICANN 63 recap: “Unified Access” to registration data
This is the second post in our series on the ICANN 63 conference that was held in Barcelona in October 2018. Before diving in, we recommend taking a look at our recap of the EPDP team’s work leading up to and during the conference. You can watch this space for the final post in the […]
ICANN 63 recap: EPDP and temp spec updates
TL;DR: Much of the ICANN 63 conference focused on the GDPR’s effects on our industry. We’ve recapped the EPDP team’s work, focusing on the possible policy outcomes that could most significantly affect our resellers and registrants: should admin and tech contacts continue to be collected and published? Should domain providers be required to differentiate between […]
Important changes to our legal agreements
We appreciate the work that our reseller partners have done, alongside our own, to come into compliance with the GDPR. In support of that work, please review our updated Master Services Agreement and domain registration agreement. These updated contracts will go into effect 25 May, 2018. These changes primarily relate to the registrant’s consent management […]
GDPR updates: domain transfer process changes
TL;DR The registrar transfer process for gTLDs needs to change once the public Whois “goes dark”. The end result will be a process that creates a more streamlined experience for domain owners, while continuing to be secure against domain theft. Moving forward, resellers should use the “sw_register” API call for inbound transfers and include the transfer […]
GDPR updates: top 10 reseller questions
We had a great turnout for our GDPR webinar, and attendees asked many intelligent and insightful questions about the regulation and our implementation of its requirements. We’ve made available a PDF of the full Q&A session, but if you prefer a shorter read, here are some of the highlights: 1. Compliance sounds as simple as […]
GDPR updates: contract changes
If you’re reading this, chances are you have questions about the GDPR and how OpenSRS is preparing. We’ve got answers! Sign up for our GDPR webinar on March 7 or March 8 to learn from one of our GDPR experts. The GDPR can be approached in terms of three fundamental concepts: 1. Consent and Control […]
GDPR roundup: right to erasure
Our last GDPR Update covered the basics of the right to erasure, as outlined in the GDPR. This week, we’re expanding on the topic by highlighting a few recently published resources that address the requirement’s potential impact on service providers and the domain industry, and explore some paths to compliance. Fuhgettaboutit: the GDPR “right to […]
GDPR updates: right to erasure
New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone, but I think most of us like the idea of a restart, the sense that slates can be wiped clean (to an extent), and that a departure from one’s current path is possible. This notion of a fresh start takes on a higher level of significance in the digital […]
GDPR roundup: consent
The GDPR’s requirements around consent for data processing are complex, and we aren’t the only ones thinking about what this means for our business or how to best comply with the regulation. Below, we’ve shared a few links that give some added context around consent as it relates to the GDPR. WP29 guidelines on consent […]