Nominet is currently consulting on a proposed policy to clarify what data about registrants is published in the .UK WHOIS and, regardless of what’s published, ensure accurate data is held essential for running .UK.

The deadline for submissions is 3 June 2015.

How to participate

Read the consultation document here [PDF] / [Word Doc].

To review a condensed version of the proposals, without background research or analysis of other policy options, a short version of the consultation document [PDF] / [Word Doc] is available.

For registrars, a document summarising relevant information, with particular regard to practical implementation of the proposals, is available.

The questions are consistent across all documents. Responses can be submitted using the online form here.

The consultation document refers to a range of supporting material, published below under “Appendices to the consultation documents”.

Attend a webinar or roundtable

Nominet will be holding two webinars and a roundtable meeting as part of this consultation, which are open to all stakeholders. Interest can be registered below.

Webinar: 15.00, Thursday 16 April 2015 – Sign up form

Webinar: 11.00, Tuesday 22 April 2015 – Sign up form

Roundtable: 10.30, Thursday 30 April 2015 – Sign up form

Appendices to the consultation documents

• Appendix A – Policy Drivers
• Appendix B – Overview Of WHOIS User & Registrant Surveys
• Appendix C – WHOIS & Registrant Survey Summary
• Appendix D – Analysis Of Volume Of WHOIS Queries
• Appendix E – Analysis of WHOIS Opt-out Usage
• Appendix F – Statistical Analysis Of Registry Data
• Appendix G – Comparison Of Registration Processes
• Appendix H – Comparative Industries & Regulations Research
• Appendix I – Comparative Registry & WHOIS Data Publication Review
• Appendix J – Review Of International Discussions