The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating the Internet's unique identifiers. Below are the key roles and responsibilities of ICANN.
- It oversees the registration process of domain names, ensuring a systematic and organized digital space.
- ICANN is responsible for assigning top-level domain names such as .org, .com, .net, and country-specific domains.
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs) receive Internet Protocol (IP) addresses from ICANN through its subsidiary group, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).
- To resolve conflicts over domain name ownership, ICANN, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), established the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP).
This topic is particularly useful for candidates preparing for the IAS Exam .
