One of its main functions is to introduce competition into the registration market for gTLD domain names and increase the number of TLDs available. The main IPR questions arising from domain names are currently trademark-related. It also intends to submit a proposal for a code of conduct to restrict current abuses of intellectual property rights. This will include identification of the categories of names to be protected and the treatment of trademarks and other recognised marks. Data protection 8.
Transparency can help to reduce disputes concerning trademarks and even prevent fraud.
However, there is also a need for data security and confidentiality. Competition policy 9. The Commission will closely monitor developments regarding the organisation and management of the Internet, and will ascertain whether agreements and business registration practices fall under EU competition rules. Internet infrastructure 10. It also invites the Member States to act as expeditiously as possible to implement its recommendations on leased-line pricing and unbundling of the local loop in order to accelerate affordable Internet access.