PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW?
The Registration Directory Service Review, formerly known as "WHOIS" (RDS-WHOIS2) is mandated by ICANN Bylaws Section 4.6(e) to assess the effectiveness of the then current gTLD registry directory service and whether its implementation meets the legitimate needs of law enforcement, promoting consumer trust and safeguarding registrant data.
WHERE ARE WE IN THE PROCESS?
OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE:
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• Observe RDS-WHOIS2 meetings live, click here
• Observe past RDS-WHOIS2 meetings, click here
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KEY NEWS AND UPDATES:
View the RDS-WHOIS2 face-to-face meeting #2 (16-17-18 April) meeting archives
18 April 2018 - See here for more information.
Blog post: RDS-WHOIS2 Review Team Submits Terms of Reference and Work Plan
27 February 2018 - See here for more information.
Terms of reference & work plan submitted to ICANN Board
09 February 2018 - See here for more information.
ICANN60 - Purpose and Focus of the review
RDS-WHOIS2-RT Leadership confirmed
03 October 2017 - RDS-WHOIS2-RT has confirmed leadership: Alan Greenberg (Chair), Cathrin Bauer-Bulst (Vice-Chair), Susan Kawaguchi (Vice-Chair)
RDS-WHOIS2-RT held its first face-to-face meeting in Brussels.
03 October 2017 - Read the meeting summary.
Selection of the Registration Directory Service (RDS-WHOIS2-RT) Review Team Members Announced
02 Jun 2017 - Today ICANN announced the selection of a 14-member team to conduct the Registration Directory Service Review. Learn more
