Key Takeaways:

  • .nyc will remove its fifth Nexus contact field to align with ICANN’s updated Registration Data Policy, which establishes a minimum required data set for domain registrations.
  • The .nyc Nexus Policy remains in place, continuing to require registrants to have a substantive and lawful connection to New York City.

 

The new ICANN Registration Data Policy modifies requirements under the Registrar Accreditation Agreement and Registry Agreement for processing registration data by ICANNaccredited Registrars and Registry Operators. The policy's defined minimum data set does not include the Nexus contact collected for .nyc domain names. As a result, the fifth contact field for all .nyc registrations will be removed. Full compliance with the policy is mandatory for all Registry Operators by 21 August 2025.

 

The City of New York continues to desire to have only those individuals or entities, organizations or associations having a substantive and lawful connection to the City be permitted to register for .nyc domain names ("Nexus Policy").

 

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