Update on Spain and LaLiga blocks of the internet

Spanish court grants LaLiga the power to block IP addresses associated with unauthorized football streaming, without distinguishing between infringing and non-infringing services. This has resulted in legitimate websites becoming inaccessible in Spain due to their association with shared IP addresses. The enforcement of these blocks is indiscriminate, causing collateral damage to critical infrastructure, developers, and businesses. LaLiga's actions are a form of blanket censorship, as they block entire IPs without reviewing or distinguishing between hosts. This has affected Vercel users in Spain, including Spanish startups, due to their association with shared IP addresses. The issue highlights the need for targeted, transparent, and technically sound enforcement efforts, rather than indiscriminate blocking.

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