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 […]
As we get closer to May 25, 2018, I see more attention paid to the GDPR and to how service providers will need to change to accommodate these new data privacy regulations. At the same time, we’re hearing questions from our resellers about whether this will affect them. I want to take a moment to […]
Following last week’s discussion of the significant Whois changes that compliance with the GDPR will require, here are some resources that I hope will help put things into a broader context. Article 29 Working Party December 6 2017 letter to ICANN The Article 29 Working Party (“WP29”) is an advisory body established in 1996 under […]
Update: March 6, 2018 Before we dive into Whois changes, I want to go back to something that was mentioned in our initial GDPR post – to whom does the GDPR apply? At the time, we were proceeding on the basis of applicability by citizenship, meaning that the GDPR would apply to EU Citizens. Since […]
At OpenSRS, we believe that customer service is part of the product. Customer expectations are evolving, and as the bar rises, we strive to stay ahead of the competition. It’s not enough to simply have a strong product offering and low prices. We know our resellers expect dedicated support from agents that understand their unique […]
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the days since our first GDPR blog post thinking nonstop about the policy’s potential impacts on the domain world. Okay, maybe you have other things to do with your time… But luckily, there are a lot of great minds at work on this issue. This week, I’d like […]
The huge variety of gTLDs out there can turn the task of curating a lineup that makes sense for your business into a rather daunting undertaking. Instead of getting bogged down by all the variables that could weigh into your final decision, I suggest you focus on the handful of key considerations that really matter. […]
Update: March 6, 2018 Previously, we had announced plans to apply GDPR-related requirements and processes only to domains registered by EU-local individuals*. We have since changed our approach and now plan to extend these heightened privacy and security requirements to all registrants and reseller partners. This streamlined solution ensures that our platform is secure and GDPR-compliant, and […]
Part of what I enjoy about working for OpenSRS is the diversity of our resellers. Though there’s overlap in the services many provide, the range in their size, product lineup, and focus make each quite unique. As such, an opportunity to speak with one of our partners often provides me new insight into their target […]
I can already anticipate what you are thinking: please, not yet another analysis of new gTLD performance. Believe me, I hear you. But maybe it’s time for a fresh review that doesn’t follow the typical industry analyses in their tendencies toward extreme conclusions like “the hype is over, they failed epically,” or “fantastic, when does […]
