Status and Solutions for Whois Data Accuracy

Internet operability, public safety (law enforcement), and the ability to prevent the hijacking of address space are just a few things impacted by the quality of W …

Internet operability, public safety (law enforcement), and the ability to prevent the hijacking of address space are just a few things impacted by the quality of Whois data. The need to improve the accuracy of this Whois registration data is increasing with the depletion of the IPv4 free pool, and the increasing number of registration transfers. A breakdown of the Whois data will be examined with a look at points of contact, registered organizations, and orphaned records. Transfer statistics will also be provided including completion rates, average process times, and known issues. What ARIN is doing today to obtain and maintain accurate data will also be reviewed with a high level look at current policies, business practices, and contractual requirements. This will be accompanied by a look at ARIN policy changes currently being considered, along with an open discussion on ways to improve data accuracy, update incentives, and real world impacts of Whois data on network operators.