Nominet targets domain abuse with new reporting system 

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Oxford, UK – 19th November 2025:  Nominet, guardians of the .UK domain, has launched a new system to report domain abuse, as it further strengthens efforts to bolster trust and safety on its namespace.  

Using the CleanDNS service, Nominet will improve the process for reporting abuse – working closely with both registrars and, where necessary, registrants of .UK domains. This can be done through this form or bulk reporting via API if you are registered with CleanDNS as a reporter

Registrars will benefit from improved domain abuse notifications, which include links to evidence.  Nominet’s analysts will continue to be involved in both investigation and decision-making before registrars receive abuse notifications.  

For more information on domain abuse, and Nominet’s strategy to combat it, you can visit the Tackling Abuse on .UK webpage. 

“Our new partnership with CleanDNS platform marks a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to fight domain abuse,” said David Carroll, Chief Customer Officer, Nominet

“By streamlining reporting and centralising resources, we aim to support registrars and the wider community where it matters most. We look forward to working closely with our members, partners, and stakeholders as we roll out these enhancements and encourage any feedback to help further improve the service.”

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About Nominet  

Nominet is the guardian of the UK’s national domain name registry, driven by a commitment to be a force for good in the nation’s digital economy and the global internet community. Since 1996, Nominet has operated at the heart of the internet, protecting and connecting over 10 million domains within the .UK namespace, and underpinning critical internet infrastructure that government services rely on. Through our work and the projects we fund, we aim to create positive societal impact; transforming lives by shaping a safer, more interconnected and inclusive world.   

Find out more at nominet.uk  

About CleanDNS  

CleanDNS is an abuse management and online harm mitigation solution company on a mission to clean up the Internet for good. CleanDNS works with infrastructure providers, cybersecurity companies, and law enforcement organizations to report, evidence, and mitigate abusive domains to prevent further victimization. For more information please contact the team at CleanDNS.