RFC 9076 · INFORMATIONAL · 2021
WED · 29 JUL 2026
DNS Privacy Considerations
Overview
RFC 9076, “DNS Privacy Considerations”, is an Informational document published in July 2021 by T. Wicinski. It obsoletes RFC 7626. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the privacy issues associated with the use of the DNS by Internet users. It provides general observations about typical current privacy practices. It is intended to be an analysis of the present situation and does not prescribe solutions. This document obsoletes RFC 7626.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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