Domain Query (whois Service)

Figure 1:  Domain query (whois Service) on denic.de

 
1 Registered domain
2 Date of registration
3 Updated date of change if the contents of points 4 to 7 have changed
4 General Request and Abuse Contact as e-mails or URLs
5 Name servers, IP addresses, DNS key
6

The full address of the RegAcc

  • Name

  • Address

  • Postal Code

  • City

  • E-mail

  • Telephone number
7

Domain holder - natural person

Accessible by entering the postcode or e-mail address associated with the domain or by demonstrating a legitimate interest.

  • Name

  • Organisation (if applicable)

  • Address

  • Postcode

  • Town

  • Country code

  • E-mail

  • Telephone number

 

Domain holder - legal entity

Visible to everyone.

  • Name

  • Address

  • Postcode

  • Town

  • Country code

  • E-mail

  • Telephone number

1 Registered domain
2 Date of registration
3 Updated date of change if the contents of points 4 to 7 have changed
4 General Request and Abuse Contact as e-mails or URLs
5 Name servers, IP addresses, DNS key
6

The full address of the RegAcc

  • Name

  • Address

  • Postal Code

  • City

  • E-mail

  • Telephone number
7

Domain holder - natural person

Accessible by entering the postcode or e-mail address associated with the domain or by demonstrating a legitimate interest.

  • Name

  • Organisation (if applicable)

  • Address

  • Postcode

  • Town

  • Country code

  • E-mail

  • Telephone number

 

Domain holder - legal entity

Visible to everyone.

  • Name

  • Address

  • Postcode

  • Town

  • Country code

  • E-mail

  • Telephone number

 

Who can access the data?

A distinction is made between legal entities and natural persons. The personal data of a legal entity is completely accessible to everyone.

In the case of a natural person, there are restrictions under point 7. The following two conditions apply:

  • Domain holders: can enter the postal code or e-mail address registered with the domain under point 7. If the entry is correct, the domain holders will receive an e-mail with a URL where the contents of points 1 to 7 are communicated, including the personal data of the domain holder.

  • Third parties: can access forms under point 7 and send them to DENIC. If there is a legitimate interest, the third party will be provided with the information relating to points 1 to 7, including the domain holder's personal data.

Caution!  

When submitting domain CREATE and domain UPDATE requests, please ensure that you specify the correct person type!

  • ORG: legal entities, personal data is publicly available

  • PERSON: natural persons, personal data is only disclosed to the domain holder or authorised third parties upon request

 

Annual notification to domain holders

Members should inform domain holders on an annual basis about which data is published when a domain query is made (DENIC website) and whether personal data is published as a natural person or legal entity. This gives domain holders the opportunity to correct their personal data and change the person type (‘PERSON’ or ‘ORG’).