WHOISrekisteröintitiedot

WHOISrekisteröintitiedot are the public domain registration records maintained by a domain name registry. The data set includes the authoritative registrant name, contact details for administrative, technical, and billing purposes, the domain name’s creation and expiration dates, and its current status. The primary role of the WHOIS database is to enable the domain name system (DNS) to function reliably, facilitate dispute resolution, and help identify the parties responsible for a given domain.

Access to WHOISrekisteröintitiedot is generally unrestricted to registered users of the Internet registry. Public users, domain registrars, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders can query the information using the registry’s web interface or API. The registry may offer privacy‑protected or anonymized versions of the records, but the core details remain available to licensed participants.

In the European Union, the management of WHOISrekisteröintitiedot is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data that may identify an individual is processed only with strict compliance with data‑subject rights, such as the right to access, rectify, and erase personal information. Registries implement privacy‑by‑design measures to maintain a balance between transparency for the network and personal confidentiality.

The WHOISrekisteröintitiedot system supports numerous practical applications. Network administrators use it to troubleshoot DNS issues, domain investors assess ownership history, and legal practitioners investigate disputes or intellectual‑property infringements. The database is a critical component of the global domain name infrastructure, providing accountability and stability while complying with evolving privacy legislation.