Nominet UK controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Member revolt over governance and public benefit
Members accused Nominet of declining public-benefit contributions, rising executive pay, weak member consultation, and an excessive focus on non-core investments. The dispute resulted in the removal of five directors.
2020
Controversy over domain policy and internal governance
A proposed policy for expiring .uk domains, reported changes involving several names, and the closure of Nominet’s internal member forum generated criticism from registrars and members.
2018
Incorrect board election calculations
Nominet acknowledged that it had incorrectly calculated election results for its board in 2018 and 2019, contributing to concerns about governance and electoral transparency.