data retention

The rule on how long a registrar (glossary)registrar A company that registers domain names for customers with the registry. Full definition of registrar must keep registration (glossary)registration Obtaining the right to use a domain name for a set period. Full definition of registration records after it stops serving a domain. The Registration Data Policy (glossary)Registration Data Policy ICANN's policy on collecting, publishing and disclosing gTLD registration data. Full definition of Registration Data Policy sets a minimum of 15 months for the data needed in transfer disputes. Privacy law favors short periods, investigators want longer ones, and national law can add its own requirements.