Checklist for domain seizures — ICANN releases

Non-profit releases paper explaining considerations and parties involved with domain seizures.

Citing increased domain seizures and take downs due to criminal activity, the ICANN Security Team has released a paper explaining the process and considerations for complainants when trying to take down a domain name.

The paper (pdf) is meant as a technical document as opposed to a legal document.

It explains that there are various players involved in maintaining a domain name registration, counting domain registrars and domain registries. It also explains the role of WHOIS and who manages it.

A seven page checklist covers topics such as:

– What ought to the WHOIS for a domain name show following a takeover?
– Ought to the hosting for the domain be redirected?
– Will the domain be transferred to a different registrar?

ICANN plans to discuss this security paper during this month’s ICANN conference in Costa Rica.