This is a pilot information repository page for Registrars. The information contained in this repository is put are extracts of the full policies/requirements, and are put together for the purpose of capacity development for Registrars and acts .  They act as a supplement to the actual policies. While the information will be updated occasionally, please visit the relevant policy links for the latest information. , and will be updated from time to time. To implement the full requirements, and for the latest policy information, please always refer to the relevant policy page.

Content

• Registration Data Directory Service (WHOIS) Specification – incorporated in 2013RAA

https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en#WHOIS

• WHOIS Advisory: Clarifications to the Registry Agreement, and the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) regarding applicable Registration Data Directory Service (WHOIS) Specifications– (effective as of 27 April 2015)

https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registry-agreement-raa-rdds-2015-04-27-en

• Additional WHOIS Information Policy (AWIP, effective as of 31 January 2016)

http://www.icann.org/resources/pages/policy-awip-2014- 07-02-en  

• WHOIS Accuracy Program Specification (WAPS) – incorporated in 2013RAA

https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/approved-with-specs-27jun13-en.htm#WHOIS-accuracy

• WHOIS Advisory: Clarifications to the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) WHOIS Accuracy Specification – (effective as of – 16 November 2015)

https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/raa-WHOIS-accuracy-2015-11-16-en