.us domains may expose WHOIS details
A was ed through for a . After registration, it became clear that s cannot use WHOIS privacy hiding.
The domain had only been active for one day, but removing the domain and wiping personal details from the was not immediately available. The only option offered seemed to be waiting until the domain expires, leaving the situation unclear.
Key points
- The domain was bought through for a .
- s may not allow WHOIS privacy hiding.
- Personal registration details can appear in the .
- The domain was only one day old when the privacy issue was found.
- Check privacy rules before choosing a domain for a .