Cloudflare 2023 Year in Review

I read the report, so you don't have to. Here are the main highlights: Internet Traffic Growth Remains Strong According to Cloudflare's report, global internet traffic grew 25% in 2023, continuing the rapid growth trend of previous years. This illustrates the importance of the Internet for healthcare networks, businesses, and connecting people. With the increasing number of devices connecting and the emergence of new services, traffic volumes are not slowing down. Google Regains Top Spot This year, Google has reclaimed its place as the most visited domain worldwide after losing the top spot to TikTok in 2022.

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A Balanced Perspective on ICANN's New Registration Data Request Service (RDRS)

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) new Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) merits attention. What is RDRS? It was launched in November 2023 as a free, global service designed to simplify the process of requesting nonpublic generic top-level domain (gTLD) registration information. The service is particularly relevant in light of privacy laws that require ICANN-accredited registrars to redact personal information from public records. Who May Use RDRS? It is intended for individuals and entities with a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data.

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