Blocking 500 Million Users Is Easier Than Complying With Europe’s New Rules
- U.S. newspapers, media outlets blocking EU citizens from sites
- Strict data regulation and threats of fines to blame
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For some of America’s biggest newspapers and online services, it’s easier to block half a billion people from accessing your product than comply with Europe’s new General Data Protection Regulation.
The Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and The New York Daily News are just some telling visitors that, "Unfortunately, our website is currently unavailable in most European countries."