‘Internet governance organisation ICANN is planning new restrictions on access to information in order to comply with EU privacy rules. Those on the privacy side of the argument welcome the planned changes – WHOIS data is misused by spammers and scammers, they say. But others rely on the information for more positive purposes. WHOIS records have been used to tackle online crime, and online infringement of rights like trade marks. The changes will make life more difficult for them.’
Technology Law Blog, 3rd April 2018
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
