What is the consequence of seizing a .dk domain name?

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An order for the seizure of a .dk domain name is implemented by handing the domain name over to the Danish police.

When a domain name is seized, the Danish police can decide which website the domain name must point to or refrain from pointing to a website. At the same time as the registrant can no longer use the domain name to point the internet user to a website, the registrant also loses access to all services under the domain name, including e-mail services. Confiscation of a domain name can therefore also have unintended or disproportionate consequences for the registrant's otherwise legal activities.

The illegal content is still on the Internet and can be accessed directly via the IP address.

The registrant can register a new domain name and have it pointed to the website with the illegal content.