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Re:Gitlab Blocked Iranians’ Access by dessant on Sunday October 25, 2020 @10:12AM (#24886406)
GitLab has been responding to private support requests from Iranians regarding the account closures, isn't that service considered business activity?

Btw, doesn't blocking by IP address go beyond what is required by law, since only Iranian residents are subject to sanctions? Would preemptively restricting accounts that have logged in from an Iranian IP address and asking for proof of residence break the law?

Re:Gitlab Blocked Iranians’ Access by dharmab on Monday October 26, 2020 @02:14PM (#24899219)
> Btw, doesn't blocking by IP address go beyond what is required by law, since only Iranian residents are subject to sanctions?

The penalties for violating sanctions are so severe that it is worth the risk of potentially blocking legitimate customers.

> Would preemptively restricting accounts that have logged in from an Iranian IP address and asking for proof of residence break the law?

It would be extremely expensive and in a literal sense not worth the time.