Organisation

DENIC as a Cooperative

In Germany, as in many other European countries, domain administration is organized by the private sector of the economy, sparked by an initiative of the industries concerned. This form of self-administration is in line with the open structures of the Internet as a global medium, based on the principles of the decentralized distribution of responsibilities and resources as well as self-regulation through the interest groups concerned. Setting up DENIC in the form of a Cooperative has also made it possible to have an open structure for the registry itself, since new companies can join the Cooperative at any time, and the members have far-reaching influence and the means of shaping the organization. Thanks to its expertise, DENIC has gained much trust and respect in recent years, not only in Germany but also at an international level. In close cooperation with its members, DENIC will continue to write the success story of .de domain administration and live up to its commitment towards the German Internet Community.

DENIC is in permanent contact with other national and international bodies, organizations and associations who are concerned with the Internet. It maintains an active dialogue with all representatives of the Internet Community. On questions regarding registration policy, DENIC's decision-making bodies are assisted by a Legal Advisory Council, which is made up of representatives of trade associations, scientists and lawyers as well as observers from the German Federal Ministries of Economics, Labour and Justice.