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Norwegian domain names more secure with DNSSEC

all these circumstances, it is extremely important that users actually end up on the website they intended to reach. Domain names and top-level domains All devices connected to the Internet…

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1 in 5 state that they have been scammed online

…fraud – and how you can avoid being scammed: Fake online stores (forbrikertilsynet.no) (Norwegian only) More information about illegal content online: Illegal content online (norid.no) Sources 1. Statistics Norway (31.05.2023)…

Online presence – where and how?

…goods, services or information, must be online. There are many ways to establish an online presence, from services on your own domain name to free services to a multitude of…

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2020 – a year for digital seven-mile steps

…risk of being scammed by fake online stores is more likely than ever. You should always be sceptical before shopping with unknown online stores, and you should be especially critical if you do not…

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Internet usage increases – trust varies

Websites are the favourite channel for communication among Norwegian companies. In addition, social networks are popular channels. However, people’s trust in the various channels varies widely. Therefore, it is important…

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The pandemic is boosting entrepreneurship

…Top-Level Domain Registries) from 2020, which covers the status and trends of global top-level domains and European country code top-level domains, the median growth for European country code top-level domains…

Illegal content online

…guide aimed at judges, prosecutors, police investigators, lawyers and others who may require specialized knowledge about the technical and practical aspects of conflict resolution and legal processes involving domain names.

Thinking about starting a business?

…Coordinating Register for Legal Entities (Brønnøysundregistrene), because then everyone else can see what you registered and guess which domain name you want. It’s better to keep your cards close to…

How to order a domain name subscription

…you Order a domain name subscription as a private individual 1 Create a personal ID 3 The registrar will order the subscription and prepare the technical side of things 5…

Secure online communication

In order for us to be safe online, a complicated puzzle of security measures must fit together just right. An extension of the domain name system, which makes sure you…

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Domain scammers try again

Companies with Norwegian domain names – mycompanyname.no – are experiencing aggressive domain sellers claiming that they hold very attractive domain names under other top-level domains which they push the company…

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Webinar about DNSSEC in the Nordics

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Nordic country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) operators invites to a digital meeting on November 17 at 12.00–14.00 (UTC). The…

Video archive

Illegal content online: Will taking down the domain help? Smart start This is how the domain name system (DNS) works (DNS) (Norwegian only) Create an online identity (Norwegian only) This…

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Domain names important for entrepreneurs

…as for profiling in social media. Facebook and Instagram not sufficient Facebook and other social media have an enormous impact, and can be a quick and cheap start. But social

Domain conflicts in the legal system

…name registered under this top-level domain. Top-level domains worldwide The international organisation IANA is responsible for delegating top-level domains. On their webside, you can see a complete list of all…

Frequently asked questions

…names per organization number in the format mydomain.no. In addition, domain names can be registered under relevant categories and under geographical areas associated with the organization. Read more about the…

Requirements for disclosing customer information

…meaning that a dynamic IP address registered by an online media services provider when a person accesses a website that the provider makes accessible to the public constitutes personal data…

How the domain name system works

…Domain names provide human friendly addresses – it is easier to remember radio.nrk.no than 23.102.50.11. Domain names and top-level domains All devices connected to the Internet have their own unique…

Do Norid’s services fall under the DSA?

…and also fall under one of the following categories: mere conduit (for example, internet access services) caching (intermediate storage services) hosting (hosting services) Common to the three categories of intermediary…

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Operations and load remain regular

…new domain names in April 2020 compared to April 2019[1]. They assume that the reason probably is that many small businesses have been forced to establish themselves online in order…

In-depth reading

…for technical reading. Technical reading The Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Members General principles for the ADR scheme for .no Types of decisions the ADR Committee can make Legal and administrative…

Home

…What do you do if you come across illegal content online Articles About regulations that concerns Norid and domain names Fraud alert If you receive an email from Norid asking…

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Data privacy: Changes to the whois lookup service

…It is easy to find the right point of contact when a domain causes technical issues It makes it possible to find the person responsible for the delegation It makes

30 years of Norwegian domain names

…names can be fierce, however, and there are sometimes disputes over both domain names and services linked to the domain. It is essential that this area be regulated in an…

Appendix I: Complaint about Norid’s decisions

…Committee’s decision may not result in loss of rights for other applicants/subscribers. The ADR Committee’s decision is final and no further complaint may be made about it. The decision does