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Policy Response to Consultation on Powers in Relation to UK-Related Domain Name Registries

22 February 2024

Proposing MP
Saqib Bhatti Con
Meriden and Solihull East
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the government's policy response to a consultation on regulations related to internet domain name registries under the Digital Economy Act 2010.

Action Requested

The minister has published the government's policy response and will set out the list of misuses and unfair uses of domain names in secondary legislation, providing certainty for UK users regarding abuse of UK-related domain names.

Key Facts

  • The consultation on internet domain name registries was launched in July 2023.
  • The DEA 2010 provides powers to the DSIT Secretary of State to intervene if a registry fails to address serious abuses.
  • 39 responses were received by August 2023, and the summary of responses was published in November 2023.
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