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    EU’s Top Court: Geo-Blocking Protects Publishers in Copyright Disputes, VPNs Not Liable

    • 15.07.2026
    • By Ernesto Van der Sar
    Torrent Freak

    The EU’s highest court has ruled that publishers who use state-of-the-art geo-blocking are not liable for copyright infringement, even when users bypass their restrictions with a VPN. The ruling, which was handed down in the landmark copyright battle involving digital copies of the iconic Anne Frank diary, also shields VPN providers from liability.

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