... It shields VPN companies from collateral damage in piracy litigation. Regular internet users receive a clear signal. Using a VPN for traffic encryption or IP address masking constitutes a lawful application of technology The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a pivotal ruling. Publishers and virtual private network (VPN) providers bear no liability for copyright infringement when users bypass geoblocking measures. The court officially classified VPNs as "lawful technical tools....
Modified: 07/23/2026