In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a Spanish court has labeled VPN services as “technological intermediaries,” ordering them to actively block IP addresses that host illegal LaLiga matches. The “dynamic” injunction compels NordVPN and ProtonVPN to intervene, similar to local ISPs. But with both companies operating outside EU jurisdiction with privacy-centric business models, it remains unclear if and how the order will actually be enforced.

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    7 days ago

    Okay then, how is the EU able to coerce American companies like Google, Apple, Meta, Xitter, etc. into complying with their laws?

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        7 days ago

        It doesn’t matter. Your argument is based on jurisdiction, so why does EU have jurisdiction over foreign nations operating in their region and Spain doesn’t?