On 06/05/2020 06:15, John McCormac wrote:
This point is problematic: "Domain Name Registration Data Should be Accurate". Ensuring registration accuracy is difficult and as has been shown in previous studies and de-accreditation by ICANN, some registrars may not have accurate data.
Increasingly in recent times, both in the UK and Switzerland, I have had to send a copy of my passport and proof of address for my company when dealing with financial institutions, government services and legal organisations. It looks to me like the world is moving at an increased pace towards KYC (Know Your Customer) and I fail to understand why the Domain Name Industry could continue living in its own bubble especially when it comes to criminal activity and money laundering? Kindest regards, Olivier ps. KYC - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_your_customer