interesting. i didn't realize this Whois study was ready for release. but here it is. the links at the bottom of the page (to the various documents) are confusing. the one to the actual report is http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/whois/registrant-identification-summary-06fe... mikey Begin forwarded message:
From: "ICANN News Alert" <communications@icann.org> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Whois Registrant Identification Study, Draft Report Date: February 15, 2013 9:30:44 PM CST To: <mike@haven2.com>
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http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-15feb13-en.htm
Whois Registrant Identification Study, Draft Report 15 February 2013
Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 15 February 2013 Categories/Tags: Policy Processes Purpose (Brief): This study, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, uses Whois to classify entities that register gTLD domain names, including natural persons, legal persons, and Privacy/Proxy service providers. Using associated Internet content, the study classifies entities using those domains, and observed potentially commercial activities. Findings will help the community understand how Registrants identify themselves in Whois. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/whois-regid-15feb13-en.htm
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