The Vancouver Sun reflects on the 20th anniversary of the dot-ca domain and crucial role played by John Demco.
Vint Cerf at ICANN by Veni (CC BY 2.0) https://flic.kr/p/3KWko9
Internet Governance
CIRA Trashes ICANN’s Transparency Consultation
Earlier this week, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers launched a public consultation on its performance. The global manager of the domain name system asked the public to comment on whether it has become more transparent and accessible as well as whether it has increased international participation. CIRA, […]
CIRA Looking For New Directors
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority Nomination Committee has put out the call for new directors.
Whois Policy Reform Advances
The Associated Press reports this week on ICANN developments involving the Whois reform. The Whois database, which displays domain name registrant information including names, addresses, phone numbers, postal and email addresses, has been the subject of years of debate within ICANN as many in the Internet community have expressed concerns […]
Privacy Commissioner on Domain Name Registrant ID Requirements
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has just released a finding that considers domain name registrar requirements of personal identification, such as a driver's license, in order to change the administrative email address for a domain name registration. The Commissioner found that the requirement was reasonable, noting that ID requirements are […]
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