Spain expands internet blocks to sports broadcasts; dynamic IP blocking risks collateral damage
Summary
Spain's Telefónica has secured a court ruling to dynamically block websites, IPs, and URLs that disseminate illicit Telefónica-owned content during live sports broadcasts. The blocks target not only major operators but also smaller ISPs and may affect legitimate sites and CDN services like Cloudflare. The policy is expected to cover football matches and other events like tennis and golf, raising concerns about accessibility, collateral damage, and the regulatory environment for ISPs.