Package includes:

On Demand Module  l  Electronic booklet  l  PowerPoint Presentation

Package Fee (incl GST)

• $149 - NZLS members and Associate members
• $179 - Non-members

Note: Access to the online files is via your "My CPD" page. If you would like to purchase multiple packages, please contact us here.

On Demand Module

The Domain Name Commission regulates the .nz domain name space with the aim of assisting people, businesses and communities to have a trusted and distinctively New Zealand online presence.

This module will take a practical approach aimed at ensuring you are able to provide your clients with robust advice in respect of domain name policy issues, complaints, and the dispute resolution process if this proves necessary.

Topics covered will include:

• What is the role of the Domain Name Commission and how .nz domain names work as an intellectual property asset
• The WHOIS data query service for checking .nz domain name availability and Registration records
• How the free Mediation and the fee bearing Dispute Resolution Services operate as a legal avenue for you and your clients including: timeframes, submitting information in support, and other remedies that are available.

Please contact us if you use a dial up internet connection.

Learning objectives

After completing this module you will:

• Gain a practical understanding and know how to navigate the .nz domain name space.
• Know what is required to start the Domain Name Dispute Resolution process.
• Identify how the Domain Name Commission can assist you and your clients.

Electronic Booklet 

Authors: Brent Carey, Dylan Connolly
Published: 21 November 2018
Pages: 33

Introduction

.nz Domain Names are a popular way for registrants to conduct online businesses and create a distinctively New Zealand online presence.

The Domain Name Commission was appointed by InternetNZ to regulate and monitor the .nz space, to ensure that it is a level playing field for all those involved.

Over the years, as the number of .nz domain names has grown (the total number now sits at around 720,000), the work of the Domain Name Commission has continued to grow and develop as the space itself has changed.

No longer are we seeing .nz domain names being used only by those who are “technical”, we are seeing family run business developing their online presence with a .nz domain name. We are also seeing issues such as privacy, data collection, and complaints arising from the registration of .nz domain names, and their use.

One of the major goals of the Domain Name Commission is to ensure that the .nz domain name space is trusted and secure. As part of this, we continue to educate parties that are involved in the space on their roles and responsibilities, and provide transparency to what the Domain Name Commission is able to do in relation to:

• How a domain name can act as an intellectual property asset;
• Navigating the .nz Query service, search for domain name availability and registration records;
• The .nz Dispute Resolution Service.

PowerPoint Presentation

These are the slides included in the presentation.