GDPR has enhanced user data protection but limited access to WHOIS domain registration information, complicating brand protection and cybersecurity efforts. Legitimate users now face obstacles in verifying domain ownership, while malicious actors exploit the lack of transparency. A new model balancing privacy and accountability is needed, with suggested approaches including tiered access systems, verified registrant frameworks, streamlined access requests, and collaborative policy development. The emergence of the EU's NIS2 Directive highlights the urgency for accurate domain data, driving the need for scalable, privacy-conscious verification solutions to restore trust in the digital space.
https://circleid.com/posts/beyond-whois-rethinking-domain-verification-in-a-post-gdpr-world