Hiding godaddy domain info from whois e.g. domain tools

Question

Does the protection that they offer work, in that the user's details are hidden? Would appreciate if you could post an example of a protected domain name. Thank you.

Answer 1

Here's an example of a Domains By Proxy registration ala GoDaddy at DomainTools:

Registrant:    Domains by Proxy, Inc. 
DomainsByProxy.com    15111 N. Hayden
Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353    Scottsdale,
Arizona 85260    United States

(for my registration of hadeanllc.com)

Answer 2

It works to keep WHOIS users out. But if law enforcement or a court wants to find you they can order your registrar to disclose your details. Here is a sample output:

Administrative Contact:
Domain Discreet
ATTN: (removed).com
Rua Dr. Brito Camara, n 20, 1
Funchal, Madeira 9000-039
PT
Phone: 1-902-7495331
Email: 5f298ac10ac001654505b@domaindiscreet.com

Answer 3

If you are directly allowed to manage your domain by godaddy then there must be an option to hide this information...