I've been a fan of easyDNS for their security features and how they go to bat for their customers when it comes to things like transfers / takedown notices.

http://blog.easydns.org/2014/01/29/welcome-to-easydns-press-...

http://blog.easydns.org/2012/02/21/the-official-easydns-doma...

And has Gandi changed their terms recently to remove the bullshit? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4970947