promoting good practices in domain name registration
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Promoting Good Practices in Domain Name Registration. Supported by. The context for a CoP. Third largest TLD registry in the world Dealing with everyone on an equal basis 2,700 members, with an elected Policy Advisory Board 3 million + registrations. Why A Code of Practice?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Promoting Good Practices in
Domain Name Registration
Supported by
The context for a CoP
• Third largest TLD registry in the world
• Dealing with everyone on an equal basis
• 2,700 members, with an elected Policy Advisory Board
• 3 million + registrations
Why A Code of Practice?
• To maintain quality standards and set ‘Good Practice’
• Improves service levels for consumers
• Improves the credibility of the industry
• Self regulation may limit government intervention
Additional Benefit …….
• Will improve the efficiency of Nominet’s service to the public:
– Better registrant information– Smoother Tag changes– Fewer confused and disgruntled registrants
Establishing INCOP
• Accreditation to be independent of Nominet
• INCOP registered as a Company
• Nominet seed funding project
• Fay Howard appointed to manage the project
Aims of Code of Practice
• to enable businesses and consumers to make informed choices
• to encourage the provision of clear information about charges & services provided (T & Cs)
• to instigate self-regulation rather than having regulation imposed by government
• to promote good practices improve the image of the industry.
Content of Code
• Ensure advertising and promotional material is not misleading
• Provide sufficient information about ISP’s business
• Ensure that Registrants are aware of ISP’s and Nominet’s Terms and Conditions
• Provide clear information about services and related charges (no hidden extras)
Content of Code [2]
• Work within agreed time scales for Tag changes
• Comply with relevant law such as data protection legislation (privacy policy etc)
• Ensure that WHOIS data is only used for the correct purpose
• Ensure staff are aware of CoP and are required to comply with it
Current Position
• Initial discussions with Industry, Consumer Groups and Governmental agencies
• Draft CoP content now published and official consultation period open (to 16 November)
• Investigating options on :– Implementation (voluntary code –v- condition of
Nominet Tag agreement– Structure & Funding of Accreditation body– Accreditation rules & Complaints procedures– Sanctions for non-compliance
Consultation Period
• Discussion documents now published on INCOP Web site: www.incop.org.uk
• On-line questionnaire for potential subscriber to give preference and views
• 2 month period for views of industry to determine:– If code and complaints procedures are workable– How much potential subscribers are prepared to fund– Views on accreditation models
Views Sought
• To firm up CoP and business proposals
• ISPs are urged to complete the Web site questionnaire: www.incop.org.uk
• Mailing list for discussion:<[email protected]
• Or contact <[email protected]>