DNS Belgium has prepared a new version of its Terms and Conditions. Since 18 October 2024, a new cybersecurity law came into effect in Belgium. This law adopts the European NIS2 Directive and aims to better protect us against digital threats. The directive requires us to make several adjustments to our Terms and Conditions.
What’s new?
Based on the NIS2 directive:
- Changes are being made to the publicly available information via the WHOIS function on our website. At the same time, domain name holders will have more control over the contact details being displayed.
- We clarify which parties can submit a request to access the contact details of domain name holders.
- We add several situations in which we verify the contact details of the domain name holder to comply with our legal obligations.
Other changes include:
- We reviewed and updated the processing of personal data to ensure we can inform domain name holders about important matters related to their domain name.
- We clarify the impact of a potential appeal procedure on the reimbursement of ADR procedure costs.
This is a summary of the most important changes to the Terms and Conditions. There are also a number of legal and technical adjustments. You can find those details in the full version of the new terms and conditions.
So, no major substantive changes, this only is a necessary update to ensure that .be domain name holders are well informed about the rules for registering and managing a .be domain name.
The new Terms and Conditions will take effect on 16 September 2025. They apply to all current holders of a .be domain name and to anyone registering a new .be domain name. You can read the new Terms and Conditions here, starting 16 June 2025.
What to do when you received an email?
In principle, you don’t need to take any action. The new terms will automatically apply to the .be domain names you have registered.
If, for any reason, you do not agree with the new version of the terms, it’s best to cancel your .be domain name registration before the new rules officially take effect. To do so, contact your registrar or hosting provider — they will assist you in managing your domain name.
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