Restored Names Accuracy Policy
On 21 February 2024 an updated version of the Policy was published to reflect changes required to implement the Registration Data Policy. Click here to view the updated version of this policy.
When a registrar restores a name (from the redemption grace period) that had been deleted on the basis of submission of false contact data or non-response to registrar inquiries, the name must be placed on Registrar Hold status until the registrant has provided updated and accurate Whois information.
Notes
The Restored Names Accuracy Policy is one of four Consensus Policy recommendations on Whois Accuracy and Bulk Access from the GNSO Council, and was approved by the ICANN Board of Directors. This policy will formally become effective beginning 12 November 2004. This policy will be applicable to all ICANN-Accredited registrars pursuant to the Consensus Policies provision (§4.1) in the Registrar Accreditation Agreement.
For additional background concerning the Redemption Grace Period, please refer to the Technical Steering Group's Implementation Proposal at <http://www.icann.org/bucharest/redemption-topic.htm>.
For additional background concerning Whois data accuracy obligations applicable to ICANN-Accredited Registrars, please refer to the following documents:
16 June 2003 | Whois Data Reminder Policy Posted |
3 April 2003 | Registrar Advisory Concerning the "15-day Period" in Whois Accuracy Requirements |
3 September 2002 | ICANN Announces Steps to Improve Whois Data Accuracy |
10 May 2002 | Registrar Advisory Concerning Whois Data Accuracy |