Netflix intensifies VPN ban and targets residential IP addresses

Re:Netflix intensifies VPN ban and targets residential IP ad... by Corinthian on Thursday August 12, 2021 @12:32AM (#28151959)

I would think the law is more concerned that the UK version of the service, is being paid for by a UK account registered at a UK address, and paying UK fees. It's still being distributed to the UK as far as every financial transaction is concerned.

But I see your point, it's a license issue. I guess Netflix's lawyers should sharpen their pencils, because what you described is already happening, because despite their best efforts, the VPN's have managed to remain ahead.

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Re:Netflix intensifies VPN ban and targets residential IP ad... by FateOfNations on Thursday August 12, 2021 @02:41AM (#28152800)

Particular because the licence is functionally based upon where the eyeballs are physically located at the time the content enters them.

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Re:Netflix intensifies VPN ban and targets residential IP ad... by xyzelement on Thursday August 12, 2021 @12:36AM (#28151993)

Glad you see my point. This article is about NF making this even harder, so it sounds like they are on it.

It is never about blocking 100% of things - if your wall is 99.99999% effective then you can claim to have done what you need to do to be compliant with your contract.

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