The GDPR directly impacts the domain name space, most notability the [[WHOIS]] service. Prior to the GDPR enforcement date, [[ICANN]]'s contracted parties ([[Registry|Registries]] and [[Registrar]]s) expressed concern about their about to comply with their contractual requirement and be GDPR compliant. In light of this concern and the uncertainty around the implications of GDPR on WHOIS, ICANN announced that it would defer action against registries and registrars for noncompliance related to registration data.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/contractual-compliance-statement-2017-11-02-en ICANN Contractual Compliance Statement] Accessed 2 February 2018</ref> | The GDPR directly impacts the domain name space, most notability the [[WHOIS]] service. Prior to the GDPR enforcement date, [[ICANN]]'s contracted parties ([[Registry|Registries]] and [[Registrar]]s) expressed concern about their about to comply with their contractual requirement and be GDPR compliant. In light of this concern and the uncertainty around the implications of GDPR on WHOIS, ICANN announced that it would defer action against registries and registrars for noncompliance related to registration data.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/contractual-compliance-statement-2017-11-02-en ICANN Contractual Compliance Statement] Accessed 2 February 2018</ref> |