The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), a non-profit corporation responsible for managing the assignment of domain names and IP addresses recently announced that they have redesigned their Whois Data Problem Report System (WDPRS). The system, which was first launched in 2002 to improve Whois data accuracy, allows complainants to send detailed Whois information to domain registrars so that they may further investigate the domain registration data for inaccuracies.
The update to the Whois Data Problem Report System (WDPRS) added numerous improvements.
- More detailed information is captured from complainants to assist registrars in investigating Whois inaccuracies
- Duplicate reports regarding the same domain name are not accepted by the system
- Reports concerning domains already on hold are removed
- Greater capacity has been introduced to allow for bulk submissions of reports
- Processes have been put in place to assess registrar compliance with RAA Whois inaccuracy investigation requirements
The improved Whois Data Problem Report System is available on the Internic web site.
As you may have already guessed, Scarlett Johansson had no affilation with the website nor did she consent to the blantant use of her name and image. At the time of the contest, the domain name ScarlettJohansson.com was owned by self-proclaimed “internet artist” Tristan Dare of 900 Pound Guerrilla Way, Gibraltar (Yes, 900 Pound Guerrilla Way. You can practically fill in anything for a registrant.). Dare indicated that the website received 100,000 visits over 4 days and 10,000 people entered the “threesome” contest. The website also received some media coverage around the time when Scarlett Johansson was the most-searched celebrity on Yahoo.com in the 48 hours immediately preceding the release date of 