Stephane Vangelder (version EN) : Sweden blocks "bank" domain name registrations - ForumNDD.com, forum nom de domaine, domaining & co.

robot · #1 (**permalien**) 01/09/2009, 10h10

What can ccTLD (national suffix) managers do to reduce the risk of fraud for the users of online banking services? The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency's (PTS) answer: restrict domain name registrations containing the word "bank".

On August 27th, PTS requested that Sweden's registry proactively block all such domain registrations. From now on, those applying for a .SE domain name containing the word "bank" will have to undergo validation.

A new rule which could make life difficult for bona fide domain name registrants who simply wish to use the word bank. Except that the .SE registry is prepared to allow registrations where it is clear that the requested domain name will not lead to any misunderstandings for Internet users.

Bank being a protected term in several countries, including Sweden, it should only be used by entities with the right to call themselves banks. PTS' new rule therefore makes perfect sense and seems like a good way to protect both the banks themselves and their customers.

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