Registration Data Policy – Implementation Resources

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This webpage is a resource for contracted parties to assist in their implementation of the Registration Data Policy and for the broader community's awareness. ICANN org will update this webpage from time to time with additional resources throughout the implementation period.

Background

The Registration Data Policy was finalized and published on 21 February 2024. The Registration Data Policy was developed via ICANN's bottom-up multistakeholder policy development process and modifies requirements in the Registrar Accreditation Agreement and Registry Agreement in light of new and evolving data protection laws, such as the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.

The Registration Data Policy is a result of implementation work by the community-based Implementation Review Team (IRT) and ICANN org staff and reflects the ICANN Board-adopted Recommendations from the Generic Names Support Organization. For additional background information regarding the development of the Registration Data Policy, please consult the collaborative workspace website.

Timeline for Contracted Party Implementation

The Registration Data Consensus Policy is effective on 21 August 2025. Beginning on 21 August 2024, registrars and registry operators may implement measures consistent with Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data or the Registration Data Policy in its entirety, or elements of both, as they prepare for the effective date of the Registration Data Policy.

The table below provides details for each of the phases of implementation.

Phase	Dates	Details
Policy Publication and Implementation Preparation	21 Feb 2024 – 20 Aug 2024	The Registration Data Policy is published and a notice is sent to registry operators and registrars. Registry operators and registrars must continue to implement measures consistent with the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data and must not implement the new Registration Data Policy. At this time registry operators and registrars should use this period to prepare for implementation of the Policy but not make any changes.
Transition Period	21 Aug 2024 – 20 Aug 2025	Registry operators and registrars may begin to make changes and transition to the Registration Data Policy. During the transition period, registry operators and registrars may continue to implement measures consistent with the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data, or the Registration Data Policy in its entirety, or elements of both.
Policy is Effective	21 Aug 2025 and onward	At this time implementation must be completed. Registry operators and registrars must comply with the Registration Data Policy beginning 21 August 2025.

Implementation Resources and Reference Materials

• The Registration Data Policy
• Advisory: Guidance to Registry Operator Regarding Escrowing Registrar's Abuse Contact Information
• Registration Data Policy Frequently Asked Questions
• Introduction to the Registration Data Policy
• IRT Collaborative Workspace

Additional Reference Materials

• EPDP Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data – Phase 1 | Generic Names Supporting Organization
• EPDP Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data – Phase 2 | Generic Names Supporting Organization
• EPDP Supplemental Recommendation GNSO
• Consensus Policy Implementation
• EPDP Phase 1: Board Resolution
• EPDP Phase 2: Board Resolution
• Supplemental Recommendation 12: Board Resolution