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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 for you!  Presented by one of our resident GDPR experts, our Reseller webinar explains the fundamental concepts of the GDPR, why it matters to service […]

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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 […]

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February 2018・Announcements, Product Updates

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 […]

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February 2018・Industry Insight

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 […]

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January 2018・Industry Insight

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 […]

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January 2018・Industry Insight

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 […]

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