1. A method for tracking domain name related reputation, comprising the steps of: a) a Registering Entity setting a numeric reputation rating for a domain name to an initial value, wherein said numeric reputation rating is stored in a computer database, and b) said Registering Entity changing said numeric reputation rating for said domain name in said computer database, wherein said numeric reputation rating comprises a value for privacy policies and practices associated with said domain name, wherein said computer database is maintained by said Registering Entity.
18. The method of claim 1 , wherein said changing said numeric reputation rating for said domain name is based on a validation of information related to said domain name.