“Delegee” means an entity/organization selected by RURA for the management of
the particular Internet Resource.
“Internet Resources” are all globally-identified Internet names and numbers,
which includes Domain name (DN), Internet address/ IP address (IPv4, IPv6),
Autonomous System Number (ASN), Other names and numbers stipulated by
competent international organizations on Internet resources.
“Registered Data” means data regarding the applicant and applicant’s enterprise
required in connection with applications and notices of alterations.
“Registrar” means an enterprise that has made an agreement with a registry for
the right to send in applications and notices of alteration to the registry on behalf of
applicants for/holders of domains under the .rw country code top level domain.
“Registry” means an entity that by agreement with the international manager of
top level domains is entitled to assign domain names under .rw country code top
level domains.
“.rw TLD Domain Complaints Board” means a board for handling complaints
regarding domain names under the country code top level domain.
“Third party” means an independent entity that is not part of ISPs, Telecom
Operators and the Regulator.
“Operator” means any licensed entity that exists in Rwanda for the purpose of
service provisions (Exmaple: ISPs and Telecom operators).
“Regulator” means the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency as established by the
Law No 39/2001 of 13 September 2001
IV. GENERAL RULES
4.1 Delegation procedure
(1) The regulator may delegate the management and allocation of specific Internet
resources to third Parties.
(2) The regulator shall designate the delegee. In doing so, it may define the
conditions to be met to exercise the delegated activity or issue a public call for
offers.
(3) The regulator shall determine any necessary arrangements for the delegation
process, respecting the principles of impartiality, non-discrimination and
transparency; while at the same ensuring that confidentiality of applicants' data
is fully protected.
4.2 Form of delegation
(1) Delegation of the management and allocation of specific Internet Resources
shall take the form of an official authorization or a contract.
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency
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