When you register a domain name, your registrant details (such as name, email, phone number, and address) are stored in the public WHOIS database. Domain Privacy Protection (also known as WHOIS Privacy or Private Registration) is a service that replaces your personal details with generic contact information, helping to protect your privacy from spam, fraud, and unsolicited contact.
However, the availability of domain privacy varies depending on the type of domain (TLD) you register.
For most other domain extensions (TLDs) such as .com, .net, .org, .info, and many country-code TLDs, Domain Privacy Protection is available. This service helps:
Please note, there is no domain privacy available for .US domains. Be sure to check your specific domain extension for your eligibility for Domain Privacy
Due to auDA’s policies, domain privacy is not available for .AU
domains. This includes all .com.au, .net.au, .org.au, .id.au, and other
.au extensions. According to auDA’s licensing rules, the registrant
information of a .AU domain must remain publicly accessible to ensure
transparency and accountability.
Alternative Privacy Measures for .AU Domains
While you cannot enable WHOIS privacy protection for .AU domains, you
can take steps to minimize exposure of personal information:
Use a generic contact name – Instead of displaying an individual’s name
(e.g., “John Smith”), you can use a role-based or business title, such
as “Domain Manager”.
Provide a business or generic email address – Instead of a personal email (e.g., john.smith@gmail.com), use something more neutral, like domains@yourcompany.com.
Use a registered business address – If you are concerned about privacy,
consider using a business address instead of a home address.
For more details, refer to auDA’s official domain name policies.
When enabled, your domain’s WHOIS record is updated to show proxy or
registrar-provided contact details instead of your own. For example:
Without Privacy
J_John Smithjohnsmith@gmail.com
123 Main St, Sydney
With Privacy Protection
Domain Privacy Service
privacy@privacyprotect.com
PO Box 000, Privacy Shield
✅ Protect your personal information from public exposure
✅ Reduce spam, robocalls, and phishing attempts
✅ Prevent domain hijacking and unauthorized transfers
While Domain Privacy is not available for .AU domains due to auDA regulations, you can still take measures to protect your information by using generic contact details. For .COM, .NET, and other domains, Domain Privacy is available and highly recommended for securing your personal data.