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Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace Whois Policy Development Process Working Group

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The Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace Whois Policy Development Process Working Group (RDS-PDP-WG) has been established to redefine the purpose of gTLD registration data and to consider how to safeguard this data. It is also tasked with proposing a model for gTLD registration directory services that will address accuracy, privacy, and access issues.

The GNSO Council approved a Charter on 19 November 2015 establishing the RDS-PDP-WG; this process was initiated on 4 January 2016. The working group has a membership of over 180 stakeholders.