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Geo-blocking

What does Geo-blocking?

Regulation (EU) 2018/302 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 February 2018 laying down measures against unjustified Geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on the customer’s nationality, place of residence, or place of establishment within the internal market, and amending Regulations (EC) No. 2006/2004 and (EU) 2017/2394, as well as Directive 2009/22/EC (Geo-blocking(Regulation) aims to end unjustified discrimination in online purchases based on nationality, place of residence, or place of establishment within the single market. The prohibition of Geo-blocking is an important part of the strategy for a digital EU single market.

Practical example

In day-to-day business Geo-blocking important role, for example when it comes to protection and legally compliant Processing of personal data.