Can someone explain WTF is happening with WHOIS?

zebrahat

Elite Member

Aug 6, 2008

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• Jun 30, 2018

• #1

So, I've read a bit of conflicting information lately about what is happening with WHOIS information relating to domains.

Is it true that you will no longer be able to look up who owns certain domains? We can't find their contact information any more?

Or is it only certain registrars who choose to opt out?

Anyone got a simple explanation??

 

Cleast Intwood

Power Member

Jul 2, 2016

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• Jun 30, 2018

• #2

From my understanding, european citizens get auto whois privacy nowadays beacuse of new GDPR regulations. Its not totally clear for me either though.

And from what i understand all registrars MIGHT not have implemented this yet, but i think they have to and can get fined if they dont.

 

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Deleted member 211734

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• Jun 30, 2018

• #3

i am not able to post link so search " Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data" on google

 

crypto-dude-1

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Jun 14, 2018

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• Jul 18, 2018

• #4

so when it comes to building pbns for example ....google cant get my footsprints via whois anymore, true ? ^^

 

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Hostfinch

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Jul 14, 2018

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• Jul 19, 2018

• #5

zebrahat said:

So, I've read a bit of conflicting information lately about what is happening with WHOIS information relating to domains.

Is it true that you will no longer be able to look up who owns certain domains? We can't find their contact information any more?

Or is it only certain registrars who choose to opt out?

Anyone got a simple explanation??

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This will be a big problem if it is applied.
The wrongdoers would get a free rein as we won't be able to find the owner without a technical help.

 

Masumul Haque

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Nov 15, 2014

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• Jul 19, 2018

• #6

If your ID protection/ Whois guards enable your footprint is safe from Google.