private domains aren't really allowed in a strict sense. you have to go through the legal stuff. in the end TLD reg's make the rules. for .com the rules are stricter than others. only a handful of regs protect customers to the fullest.
there is something like a transfer protocol (EPP), but nobody has implemented it. I'm with ititch in NZ, which are one of the very few who allow full anonymity. a whois request is greeted with the following message.
Whois Server Version 2.0
Domain names can now be registered with many different competing registrars.
Go to
http://registrar.verisign-grs.com/whois/ for detailed information.
Domain ID: 108934289
Whois Server: whois.PublicDomainRegistry.com
Referral URL:
http://www.PublicDomainRegistry.com Updated Date: 2014-02-25T09:32:51Z
Creation Date: 2014-02-25T09:32:51Z
Expiration Date: 2015-02-25T09:32:51Z
Sponsoring Registrar: PDR LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM
Sponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 303
Domain Status: CLIENT-XFER-PROHIBITED
Name Server: ITITCH.EARTH.ORDERBOX-DNS.COM
Name Server: ITITCH.MARS.ORDERBOX-DNS.COM
Name Server: ITITCH.MERCURY.ORDERBOX-DNS.COM
Name Server: ITITCH.VENUS.ORDERBOX-DNS.COM
DNSSEC: Unsigned delegation
>>> Last update of whois database: 2014-03-05T15:00:09Z <<<
NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the
expiration date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the
sponsoring registrar. Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's
Whois database to view the registrar's reported date of expiration
for this registration.
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database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign's ("VeriSign") Whois
database is provided by VeriSign for information purposes only, and to
assist persons in obtaining information about or related to a domain name
registration record. VeriSign does not guarantee its accuracy.
By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide by the following terms of
use: You agree that you may use this Data only for lawful purposes and that
under no circumstances will you use this Data to: (1) allow, enable, or
otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial
advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone, or facsimile; or
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The Registry database contains ONLY .cc, .tv, and .jobs domains
and Registrars.
Registry Domain ID:
Registrar WHOIS Server:
Registrar URL:
Updated Date: 25-Feb-2014
Creation Date: 25-Feb-2014
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 25-Feb-2015
Registrar: PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com
Registrar IANA ID: direct
Registrar Abuse Contact Email:
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone:
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: PP-SP-001
Registrant Name: Domain Admin
Registrant Organization: Privacy Protection Service INC d/b/a PrivacyProtect.org
Registrant Street: C/O ID#10760, PO Box 16 Note - Visit PrivacyProtect.org to contact the domain owner/operator Note - Visit PrivacyProtect.org to contact the domain owner/operator
Registrant City: Nobby Beach
Registrant State/Province: Queensland
Registrant Postal Code: QLD 4218
Registrant Country: AU
Registrant Phone: +45.36946676
Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax:
Registrant Fax Ext:
Registrant Email:
[email protected]Registry Admin ID: PP-SP-001
Admin Name: Domain Admin
Admin Organization: Privacy Protection Service INC d/b/a PrivacyProtect.org
Admin Street: C/O ID#10760, PO Box 16 Note - Visit PrivacyProtect.org to contact the domain owner/operator Note - Visit PrivacyProtect.org to contact the domain owner/operator
Admin City: Nobby Beach
Admin State/Province: Queensland
Admin Postal Code: QLD 4218
Admin Country: AU
Admin Phone:
Admin Phone Ext:
Admin Fax:
Admin Fax Ext:
Admin Email:
[email protected]Registry Tech ID: PP-SP-001
Tech Name: Domain Admin
Tech Organization: Privacy Protection Service INC d/b/a PrivacyProtect.org
Tech Street: C/O ID#10760, PO Box 16 Note - Visit PrivacyProtect.org to contact the domain owner/operator Note - Visit PrivacyProtect.org to contact the domain owner/operator
Tech City: Nobby Beach
Tech State/Province: Queensland
Tech Postal Code: QLD 4218
Tech Country: AU
Tech Phone:
Tech Phone Ext:
Tech Fax:
Tech Fax Ext:
Tech Email:
[email protected]...
DNSSEC:Unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System:
http://wdprs.internic.net/>>>Last update of WHOIS database: 2014-03-05T15:00:39+0000Z<<<
Registration Service Provided By: IT ITCH
PRIVACYPROTECT.ORG is providing privacy protection services to this domain name to
protect the owner from spam and phishing attacks. PrivacyProtect.org is not
responsible for any of the activities associated with this domain name. If you wish
to report any abuse concerning the usage of this domain name, you may do so at
http://privacyprotect.org/contact. We have a stringent abuse policy and any
complaint will be actioned within a short period of time.
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that you will use this data only for lawful purposes and that, under no
circumstances will you use this data to:
(1) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that stress or load
this whois database system providing you this information; or
(2) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited,
commercial advertising or solicitations via direct mail, electronic mail, or
by telephone.
The compilation, repackaging, dissemination or other use of this data is
expressly prohibited without prior written consent from us. The Registrar of
record is PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com.
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By submitting this query, you agree to abide by these terms.