Quick Summary (The Essentials)
- Only affects gTLDs like .com, .net, .org, .info.
- Doesn’t touch .uk domains (so if you’re only running .uk, you can relax).
- Key changes since 21st August 2025:
- Company Name / Organisation field = legal owner.
- DomainsFoundry feature: Company Name / Organisation is hidden in public lookups.
- Action: Double-check your Company Name / Organisation field and contact info.
What’s Going On?
ICANN (they’re the folks who set the rules for domains worldwide) has rolled out a new Registration Data Policy (RDP).
Here at DomainsFoundry, we’ve baked the changes in already. That means you don’t need to worry about compliance, we’ve got it sorted. For you, the key thing is making sure your domain details are still spot on.
This update only hits generic top-level domains (gTLDs) like:
- .com
- .net
- .org
- .info
- .shop
If you’ve only got .uk domains, this whole thing doesn’t apply. You can skip the rest of this article.
What Changed Since 21st August 2025
- Company Name / Organisation = the legal owner
- Put a company name in that field? That company is now the official domain owner.
- Leave it blank? Then it’s the person named as the registrant.
- Company Name / Organisation is hidden in public lookups (a DomainsFoundry feature)
- If you do add a company name, it won’t show up in public WHOIS/RDAP lookups.
- We automatically hide it to keep your business details private whilst still staying compliant.
- Less unnecessary data
- Registries are trimming the fat.
- We no longer pass on or keep admin, billing, or tech contacts unless they’re specifically required.
What You Should Do
If you’ve got a gTLD domain, give your details a quick once-over:
- Check your Company Name / Organisation
- Want your company to be the owner? Make sure the right company name is in there.
- Prefer it under your own name? Leave it blank.
- Check your other details
- Make sure your registrant name, email, and phone number are current.
If you’re only running .uk domains, no action needed, you’re already sorted.
