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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
OpenSRS’ Tiered Access Directory (Gated Whois)
Over the past few months, we’ve talked quite a bit about the concept of our Tiered Access registration directory, also referred to by its informal title, “gated Whois”. This has … Continue Reading
How to Succeed in the Changing Web Hosting and CMS Landscape
Guest writer: James McNiece
During the last 10 years, James McNiece has driven innovation and business growth as a product and operations leader for technology companies in a variety of … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
Check Out our GDPR Webinar
If you’re looking for a short and sweet summary of the GDPR (well, as short and sweet as a summary of any legal policy can be), this is the video … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading