• Becoming a RIPE NCC member is straightforward, but keeping a trusted registry means doing careful checks behind the scenes. • This article explains how we verify members at onboarding, monitor changes over time, and follow up on escalations. • As the RIPE NCC, we’re proud to be one of the organisations that make up the core infrastructure that the Internet relies on to function properly. • One of our chief responsibilities in this role is to maintain accurate records of Internet number resources, so that it’s always clear who holds which resources and under what conditions. • To do that, we first need to be sure who our members are. • So while becoming a RIPE NCC member might seem straightforward, it’s underpinned by detailed onboarding and KYC processes that happen behind the scenes.
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- RIPE NCC, the Internet number‑resource registry, details its KYC procedures for new and existing members. Onboarding involves verifying that applicants are real entities or individuals, can pay fees, and are not on sanctions lists. The registry uses external services-iDenfy for identity checks, Altares Dun & Bradstreet for company verification, and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance to screen against global sanctions and politically exposed persons. These checks are repeated throughout a member’s lifecycle, with continuous monitoring and complaint handling to maintain accurate, compliant records. The article emphasizes that rigorous, third‑party validation underpins RIPE NCC’s role in ensuring the integrity of Internet resource allocation.
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