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GoDaddy Fights India's Order to End Domain Privacy Defaults
4 Jul
Summary
- India's court mandates domain registrars end privacy by default.
- Registrars must implement KYC and share data within 72 hours.
- GoDaddy warns ruling could fundamentally alter global internet privacy.
A recent ruling by an Indian court aims to combat online fraud by increasing transparency from domain registrars. The decision mandates that privacy protection for domain buyers can no longer be the default setting, requiring users to actively opt-in, possibly with an additional fee. This measure is designed to assist trademark owners and protect the public from scam sites.
Furthermore, the court has ordered registrars to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols and to provide domain owner information to law enforcement or courts within 72 hours of a request. Major domain registrar GoDaddy is challenging this ruling, expressing concerns that it could significantly diminish internet privacy globally by making personal details like names and addresses readily available through simple WHOIS lookups. The outcome of GoDaddy's appeal, expected to be heard on July 16, could have far-reaching implications for internet privacy standards worldwide.
