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The effective operation of the DOI System depends on accurate resolution of a DOI name to the appropriate URL or other data type. To maintain quality services, it is also crucial that metadata assigned to a DOI name be regularly updated. Therefore, the maintenance of URLs and data about a DOI name should be subject to a policy. In particular, the policy should specify who, between the Registration Agency (RA), the registrant or a service organization acting with the authority of the registrant, is responsible for the data maintenance.