Data quality policy for .uk domains
New stricter rules have been imposed by the English Registry for the reliability of the header data provided for .uk domains, both existing .uk domains as well as new registrations.
- Dominiando
The Registry of .uk domains, Nominet, of which Dominiando is an Accredited Registrar (Channel Partner), has recently adopted a more stringent policy regarding the reliability of the header data provided for .uk domain names.
Nominet has in fact imposed the validation of allocation data to all Registrars and all holders of .uk domain names in order to keep the data of the existing domains up to date, but above all that of the new registrations. The penalty is the suspension of the domain, and finally its cancellation.
Nominet will independently verify the correctness of the data provided (company name, address, email, etc) relying on public databases.
But, in the case of non-UK residents, the Registry may encounter difficulties in validating the header data of the domain, as well as in cases where the data provided are incomplete or incorrect.
Therefore, the Registry will try to contact the owner, also through DOMINIANDO, requesting additional documentation to prove the accuracy of the domain data.
If within 30 days from the communication the registry is not able to validate the data, the domain in question will be suspended.
And if by Settembre 22, 2014 the data has still NOT been validated, after 30 days the domain will be cancelled.
It is therefore important to pay attention when registering a .uk domain, provide true and correct data and remember to update the header data during the life of the domain if there are any changes, otherwise the suspension and subsequent cancellation of the domain can occur within the aforementioned period of time.
English domains currently registrable are: .co.uk, .ltd.uk, .me.uk, .org.uk and .plc.uk.
Starting from 08:00 on June 10, 2014 it will also be possible to register a second level .uk domain.
To register a .uk domain, you can contact the staff at Dominiando or connect to Dominiando's Customer Area and follow the order procedure.
