May 17, 2004 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — According to reports, the House Judiciary Committee has approved the Fraudulent Online Identity Sanctions Act, a bill that targets Web site operators for deliberately registering false domain name information.
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Contact information for domain registrants is available in the Whois database, however it is common for false information to be registered when the domain is being used for criminal activity.
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The bill is designed to help law enforcement agencies track down those responsible for operating Web sites where illegal activity is taking place.
