Restored Names Accuracy Policy

This policy addresses how registrars handle domain registrations that have been deleted due to inaccurate Whois information. According to the Restored Names Accuracy Policy, if a deleted name is restored, it "must be placed on Registrar Hold status until the registrant has provided updated and accurate Whois information." This policy should help ensure the validity of Whois information.

Whois Consensus Policies
This is one of four GNSO consensus policies passed relating to the Whois database. The some of the other policies include the Whois Data Reminder Policy and Whois Marketing Restriction Policy.

Additional Resources

 * View other Whois Consensus Policies
 * Read the Whois Restored Names Accuracy Policy]

Related Articles

 * False Whois
 * Whois Audits and Verification
 * Whois Misuse
 * Whois Data Reminder Policy