Privacy and Transparency
European Resolver Policy
An industry-led initiative that sets out best practice for the protection of personal data by DNS resolver operators in Europe.
About THE POLICY
Industry Initiative
Reassurance to Users
Reassurance to Users
The policy has been developed with input from across the industry. It recognises that most users do not understand DNS and addresses concerns raised by some that users are being tracked and their data monetised without their knowledge or consent.
The policy is targeted at a range of companies including Internet Service Providers and resol
The policy has been developed with input from across the industry. It recognises that most users do not understand DNS and addresses concerns raised by some that users are being tracked and their data monetised without their knowledge or consent.
The policy is targeted at a range of companies including Internet Service Providers and resolver operators. Membership organisations, industry regulators and legislators may wish to endorse the policy and encourage its adoption.
Reassurance to Users
Reassurance to Users
Reassurance to Users
The resolver policy is intended to provide reassurance to end-users and other stakeholders that personal data gained in the operation of DNS resolution services are not used for any other purposes except where required by law or regulation, or with GDPR-level consent of the end-user and where it is clearly documented in the operator’s transparency and privacy statement.
Open and Free
Reassurance to Users
Open and Free
This is an industry initiative that any organisation is free to join.
- You will need to adapt your processes and then update your transparency and privacy reports inline with the requirements of the policy.
- You should then contact the team at Enquiry@EuropeanResolverPolicy.Com to confirm that you have adopted the policy and that you are
This is an industry initiative that any organisation is free to join.
- You will need to adapt your processes and then update your transparency and privacy reports inline with the requirements of the policy.
- You should then contact the team at Enquiry@EuropeanResolverPolicy.Com to confirm that you have adopted the policy and that you are committing to remain compliant.
- Once confirmed, your logo will be added to the list of organisations that are compliant with the policy.
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