.nl SIDN set to hide Whois info

[elius]

The nl registry organization SIDN is going to hide privacy sensitive information in it's whois search results per 12 january 2010. The name and contact information will stay visible.

Read more on the sidn site:
SIDN - SIDN implements conclusions of 2008 Domain Name Debate

Seems like a good idea to me. I never really liked the idea that my home address is visible for everyone. Maybe other registries will follow?

 

[Kate]

Icann please take note thanks.

 

[Gerrit]

Good. I got only 1 .nl domain but the openly publishing of contact details including address were a bit of a bother to me (although not enough to stop me from registering the domain -- not for reselling purposes but because I developed a site in Dutch language and then .nl is just the best pick)

I wonder though why they cannot just give an option to hide the WHOIS info totally, like individuals registering UK domains can choose to opt out of the WHOIS?