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==.name Registry Criticism==

==.name Registry Criticism==

In 2007, the Global Name Registry was criticized by internet security researchers because to the [[Whois]] is being charged. According to internet security researchers, the practice limited their ability to police the internet. GNR created a ''haven for hackers'' who conduct internet scams.<ref>[http://www.wired.com/politics/security/news/2007/09/dot_name Dot-Name Becomes Cybercrime Haven]</ref>

In 2007, the Global Name Registry was criticized by internet security researchers because access to the [[Whois]] is being charged. According to internet security researchers, the practice limited their ability to police the internet. GNR created a ''haven for hackers'' who conduct internet scams.<ref>[http://www.wired.com/politics/security/news/2007/09/dot_name Dot-Name Becomes Cybercrime Haven]</ref>

 

On the other hand, ICANN domain registrar liaison [[Karen Lentz]] explained that ICANN's contract with GNR allowed the Whois data base be kept behind a paid firewall in compliance with the British government's privacy law. Lentz further explained, ""There is certain data that is minimal data that is free, and there is tiered access to more detailed information. One level involves paying a fee to get you access to more data for a limited period of time." <ref>[http://www.wired.com/politics/security/news/2007/09/dot_name Dot-Name Becomes Cybercrime Haven]</ref>

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