New York bill A00374 aims to prevent domain front running by prohibiting the acquisition of domain names based on non-public information.

New York bill A00374 amends the general business law to introduce a prohibition on domain front running. This practice involves registering, reserving, or acquiring a domain name based on non-public information about a third party's interest in that domain name. The bill defines "non-public information" as data not readily accessible to the public or available only upon payment of a fee. Liability for violations is limited to the domain name registrant or their authorized licensee. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York bill A00374 aims to prevent domain front running by prohibiting the acquisition of domain names based on non-public information.

New York bill A00374 amends the general business law to introduce a prohibition on domain front running. This practice involves registering, reserving, or acquiring a domain name based on non-public information about a third party's interest in that domain name. The bill defines "non-public information" as data not readily accessible to the public or available only upon payment of a fee. Liability for violations is limited to the domain name registrant or their authorized licensee. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.