Request for Disclosure of Non-Public Registrant Data

Modified on: Tue, 2 Dec, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Overview

Unstoppable Domains is committed to protecting the privacy of our registrants and complying with all applicable laws, including the ICANN Registration Data Policy (RDP) and the GDPR.

Under certain limited circumstances, third parties may request access to non-public registration data (commonly called WHOIS data).

This article explains how to submit a Disclosure Request and how Unstoppable Domains reviews and processes such requests.

This guide fulfils the requirement under ICANN Registration Data Policy Section 10, which states:

“Registrars shall publish a mechanism for third parties to submit a request for non-public data and a process for review of such requests.”


How to Submit a Request

To request disclosure of non-public registrant data, please email:

abuse@unstoppabledomains.com

Your email must include all of the following information:

1. The domain name(s) in question

(e.g., example.com)

2. Your full contact information

  • Full name

  • Organization (if applicable)

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Physical address

3. Your legal rights or legitimate interest

Explain why you are requesting the registrant’s non-public data. Examples include:

  • Trademark or copyright ownership

  • Ongoing legal action

  • Law enforcement need

  • Fraud investigation

  • Contractual or commercial dispute

4. The legal basis for disclosure

If applicable, attach or cite:

  • A valid court order

  • An ongoing or completed UDRP/URS filing

  • A subpoena or other legal mandate

  • The registrant’s explicit consent

  • Evidence of a clear legal entitlement to the data

5. Supporting documentation

Attach any relevant materials, such as:

  • Trademark certificates

  • Cease & desist letters

  • Screenshots of infringing content

  • Fraud evidence

  • Police reports (for LEA)

  • Case numbers

  • Contracts

  • Proof of rights

Providing complete documentation helps us process your request faster.


How We Review Your Request

Each Disclosure Request is evaluated by Unstoppable Domains in accordance with:

  • The ICANN Registration Data Policy (RDP)

  • GDPR and applicable privacy laws

  • Legitimate interest and balancing tests

  • Data minimization requirements

We may take one of the following actions:

1. Disclose the requested data

This occurs only when we have a clear and lawful basis for disclosure, such as:

  • A binding court order

  • A UDRP/URS decision

  • Registrant consent

  • A valid legal obligation

2. Decline the request

Disclosure will be denied if:

  • There is no lawful basis

  • The request does not outweigh the registrant’s data-protection rights

  • Documentation is incomplete

  • The request is abusive, vague, or unsupported

3. Forward your communication to the registrant (most common)

If disclosure is not legally permitted, we will still:

  • Forward your message, attachments, cease & desist letter, or legal notice to the registrant at the privacy-protected contact address

  • Maintain the registrant’s privacy

  • Allow the registrant the opportunity to respond to you directly

This ensures due process without exposing personal data unlawfully.


Response Time

We aim to respond to Disclosure Requests within:

7–14 business days

More complex cases or legally sensitive matters may require additional time.


Important Notes

  • Filing a Disclosure Request does not guarantee that personal data will be disclosed.

  • Registrant data is only provided where a clear legal basis exists.

  • Unsupported allegations (e.g., “cybersquatting”) generally do not justify disclosure without a court/UDRP action.

  • For trademark or ownership disputes, requestors may use the UDRP or court proceedings, which often provide mechanisms for data disclosure.


Contact

To submit a Disclosure Request or ask questions about this process:

? abuse@unstoppabledomains.com

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