Non-profit releases paper explaining considerations and parties involved with domain seizures.
Citing increased domain seizures and take downs due to criminal activity, the ICANN Security Team has released a paper explaining the process and considerations for complainants when trying to take down a domain name.
The paper (pdf) is meant as a technical document as opposed to a legal document.
It explains that there are various players involved in maintaining a domain name registration, including domain registrars and domain registries. It also explains the role of WHOIS and who manages it.
A seven page checklist covers topics such as:
– What should the WHOIS for a domain name show after a takeover?
– Should the hosting for the domain be redirected?
– Will the domain be transferred to a different registrar?
ICANN plans to discuss this security paper during this month’s ICANN conference in Costa Rica.
George Kirikos says
As I noted on ICANN’s blog, where the paper was posted, there were no sections on “due process” or on mitigating collateral damage.
So, a controversy happens on domain seizures, and what does ICANN do? They publish a checklist for one side only, i.e. those wanting to perform the takedowns/seizures. That shows that this is more than simply a dry “technical document.”
If they were unbiased, they’d have presented both sides. Where’s the “thought paper” on “how to counter a takedown request”, etc?
This is about as “technical” as the conferences that WIPO and NAF hold, presenting complainants with roadmaps on how to file complaints.
GarotoK says
Gosh….where does it end with ICANN ?
It’s been SO many years and nothing has changed.
The kids at my ice cream shop could do a better job than these hi-brows.