As stated previously, the implementation of the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has created significant issues for brand owners with regard to identifying counterfeiters and combatting infringement online, resulting in increasing enforcement costs. Under the GDPR, domain name registrars are prohibited from publishing the name and contact information for domain name registrants. Personal data may only be processed if the registrant consents, for the performance of a contract, or for a legitimate interest of the data controller or a third party. As a result, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) launched an Expedited Policy… Read more