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New legal requirements for DENIC domain queries (whois)
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New legal requirements for DENIC domain queries (whois)

Since 6 December 2025, new legal requirements for the provision of domain registration data have been in force in Germany. The regulations have a direct impact on DENIC domain queries.
Jan 19, 2026 2 min read
New Legislation: What is Changing about the Registration of .de Domains?
Policy

New Legislation: What is Changing about the Registration of .de Domains?

The national implementation of the EU's NIS2 Directive in Germanywill bring about changes regarding the new registration, transfer and amendment of holder data of .de domains.
Dec 19, 2025 4 min read
Crisis team exercise at DENIC – When things get serious, we're ready
Security

Crisis team exercise at DENIC – When things get serious, we're ready

Crisis management exercise at DENIC – Objective: a realistic simulation to test how we as a company would respond in an emergency situation.
Aug 21, 2025 2 min read
IGF-D Publishes Messages from Berlin
Internet Governance Policy Engagement DENIC

IGF-D Publishes Messages from Berlin

The Internet Governance Forum Germany shapes the global IGF's program with its themes on digital politicy and the "Internet we want".
Dec 16, 2024 1 min read
RPP: Why Registries and Registrars Should Help Shape the Future of Domain Provisioning
Tech Engagement

RPP: Why Registries and Registrars Should Help Shape the Future of Domain Provisioning

RESTful Provisioning Protocol (RPP) – a solution of the future. Learn more about RPP and DENIC’s involvement.
Dec 12, 2024 4 min read
Exciting Opportunity: European TLD ISAC Manager Position Open!
DENIC

Exciting Opportunity: European TLD ISAC Manager Position Open!

The European TLD ISAC (Top-Level Domain Incident Sharing and Analysis Center) is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to step into the exciting role of European TLD ISAC Manager.
Dec 12, 2024 1 min read
Current Happenings in the Internet Governance Context in November 2024
Internet Governance Policy DENIC

Current Happenings in the Internet Governance Context in November 2024

In November, the Internet governance discussion focussed primarily on security in cyber space and AI. Here is the DENIC update.
Dec 9, 2024 3 min read
Strategic Leadership: Andreas Musielak Re-Elected as Chair of the ccNSO SOPC
ICANN Internet Governance Policy ccNSO

Strategic Leadership: Andreas Musielak Re-Elected as Chair of the ccNSO SOPC

DENIC Executive Board Member Andreas Musielak has been re-elected as Chair of the Standing Committee on Strategic and Operational Planning (SOPC) of the Country Code Names Supporting Organisation (ccNSO) within ICANN for a second term.
Dec 2, 2024 2 min read
Current Happenings in the Internet Governance Context in October 2024
Internet Governance Policy DENIC

Current Happenings in the Internet Governance Context in October 2024

What about digitalisation and internet security, and what about internet restrictions? Read the DENIC blog to find out!
Nov 7, 2024 4 min read
New Legislation ahead: What is Changing for Users of DENIC’s Whois Lookup
Policy

New Legislation ahead: What is Changing for Users of DENIC’s Whois Lookup

New legal requirements will apply in Germany presumably from the 2nd quarter of 2025 which will also have an impact on the data disclosed via DENIC’s whois lookup.
Nov 6, 2024 3 min read

DENIC Event Calendar

DENIC General Assembly 2026

30 April 2026 / Hybrid: Online and Frankfurt am Main

CLOUDFEST 2026

23 - 26 March 2026, Europa-Park Germany

Domain pulse 2026

4 - 5 February 2026, St. Gallen Switzerland
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Industry News

How Standard Setters Run the Internet

We are able to interconnect so seamlessly on the Internet in large part thanks to Internet standards., 29.07.2025

European Vulnerability Database EUVD Kicked Off

Today, enhancing your digital security is more important than ever: In mid-May, open source-based cybersecurity vulnerability database EUVD was made available to the general public by Enisa (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity). Next to vulnerability information from trustworthy sources, it also provides recommendations on dedicated remedial action., 13.05.2025

D21-Digital-Index 2024/25

The German population still has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to digital technology. The annual report by Initiative D21 on the digital society provides a detailed overview., 10.03.2025
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