Anyone else find this very disturbing.....
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Decided that I need to register a domain name and produce a home web site. So I logged onto Wanadoo's suggested provider http://www.netbenefit.com and entered a few suggestions. Some were not available and you can click on the name for details of the owner.
These details give name, address and email address. Now I find that a bit worrying especially where private individuals are concerned.. Surely there is some data protection element here?
Is there anyway I can ensure my private address is not disclosed.
These details give name, address and email address. Now I find that a bit worrying especially where private individuals are concerned.. Surely there is some data protection element here?
Is there anyway I can ensure my private address is not disclosed.
I had the same problem with my site ( www.stefancarlton.net ) where the url is my name, my car was featured (with reg plate) along with loads of other identifying stuff (like PH links) and a simple whois showed my address, telephone number etc.
I spoke to my host (Jamie @ register1.net) who simply told me how to change the details to be their's. It's still my account/name but if anyone does a Whois all they get is register1.net's address/tel/fax... Much better and much safer IMO unless you are a bussiness.
A good example of how bad that can be, www.barryboys.co.uk had some members who were been right
's and upset someone, the whois gave the site owners address (probably still does). Don't know what happened as a result but there you go.
On the topic of hosts, click the banner - very good cheap hosting (even better now the upgrades been done
). Even better the techies don't talk down to me when I ask a stupid question Bet they laugh mind 
>> Edited by docevi1 on Friday 19th August 21:15
I spoke to my host (Jamie @ register1.net) who simply told me how to change the details to be their's. It's still my account/name but if anyone does a Whois all they get is register1.net's address/tel/fax... Much better and much safer IMO unless you are a bussiness.
A good example of how bad that can be, www.barryboys.co.uk had some members who were been right
's and upset someone, the whois gave the site owners address (probably still does). Don't know what happened as a result but there you go. On the topic of hosts, click the banner - very good cheap hosting (even better now the upgrades been done
). Even better the techies don't talk down to me when I ask a stupid question Bet they laugh mind >> Edited by docevi1 on Friday 19th August 21:15
docevi1 said:
A good example of how bad that can be, <a href="www.barryboys.co.uk">www.barryboys.co.uk</a>
Registrant:
Darren Anthony Wragg
Registrant's Address:
8 ************
St Ives
Cambs
St Ives
Cambs
******
I have replaced the details with stars - but they are still there
I have a .co.uk domain and have opted out of the whois register. Got mine through www.namesco.co.uk, they gave me the option to opt in or out when I bought the domain.
With .uk domains, you can 'opt out'
you just click a button, Et Voila, your Address details become (in Register1, just Click Manage Domain, Domain Extras, OptOut)
Obviosuly, you are only permitted to do this IF you are a Private Individual.
For .coms, its a little more difficult, But, As Stefan stays, you cans simply Mirror the details we enter for the technical contact into and Admin and Organisation contact areas.
With Register1 you get to edit all these details LIVE (note Optout takes 5 mins to process)
Feel free to drop me a line if you have any queries.
J
you just click a button, Et Voila, your Address details become (in Register1, just Click Manage Domain, Domain Extras, OptOut)
997tt.co.uk said:
Domain Name:
997tt.co.uk
Registrant:
Jamie Beeston
Registrant's Address:
THE REGISTRANT IS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS ELECTED TO
HAVE THEIR ADDRESS OMITTED FROM THE WHOIS DATABASE
Obviosuly, you are only permitted to do this IF you are a Private Individual.
For .coms, its a little more difficult, But, As Stefan stays, you cans simply Mirror the details we enter for the technical contact into and Admin and Organisation contact areas.
With Register1 you get to edit all these details LIVE (note Optout takes 5 mins to process)
Feel free to drop me a line if you have any queries.
J
Big_M said:
And it gets worse
Just checked out a friends domain name and not only does it include their name and address - the home phone number is there as well.
alas the registry REQUIRES valid and accurate contact details be provided
Just yesterday I had a complaint email from Nominet about some of the domains we host for clients using 'inaccurate' details.
J
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