Domain Name Association Makes DNS Abuse, Copyright Infringement Recommendations
The Domain Name Association made recommendations Wednesday on online security abuse, child abuse mitigation, complaint handling from illegal online pharmacies and copyright infringement. The recommendations are part of DNA’s Healthy Domains Initiative, which is aimed at helping domain name registries…
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and registrars maintain the domain name system’s security and stability, the industry group said. The guidance on copyright infringement includes support for creating a voluntary third-party mechanism akin to ICANN’s trademark-centric uniform dispute resolution policy that would address copyright infringement through the use of domain names, DNA said. The industry group recommended registries and registrars design a formalized system for handling imagery related to child abuse and establish “trusted notifier” relationships with child protection authorities. DNA’s best practices for addressing DNS abuse focus on risk minimization and mitigation.