ICANN’s Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) experienced its lowest activity since its launch a year ago, according to the organization’s October report. The month saw 131 requests for private Whois data, marking a decline from the previous low of 141 in May, and a significant drop from September’s 189 requests.
Key Highlights from the October Report:
• Requests Closed: Only 98 requests were closed during the month, setting another record low.
• Approval Rate: Nearly 35% of requests were approved, a higher approval-to-refusal ratio compared to usual, with 56% being denied.
• Response Time: Approved requests were processed within an average of 3.41 days, while denials took a staggering 41.96 days on average.
• Registrar Coverage: Three additional registrars joined the voluntary pilot program, bringing the RDRS coverage to 60% of all registered gTLD domain names.
Geographic and User-Type Insights:
For the first time, the report broke down the geographic origin and types of requestors. The United States dominated as the leading source of data requests, followed by the UK, France, and Brazil. Among requestors, American intellectual property owners and law enforcement agencies emerged as the most frequent users of the service.
The declining usage of RDRS raises questions about its adoption and effectiveness, despite its expanded registrar participation. The stark difference in response times for approvals versus denials also highlights potential inefficiencies that may need addressing.
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