Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, is an internationally-based organization headquartered in the United States. Its primary role is to supervise the upkeep of numerous internet databases and their connections to names and numbers found on websites, commonly through domain name service (DNS) providers. Comprising a diverse array of international partnership organizations and contributors, ICANN diligently works to maintain the internet’s operational efficiency and integrity. Moreover, it places significant emphasis on upholding international policies that safeguard the transparency, utility, privacy, and security of the internet.