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Life & fun · May 9, 2018

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Avoid GDPR by blocking EU visitors

Avoid GDPR by blocking EU visitors launched on May 9, 2018 with 30 votes, #911 of 2,986 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

In plain words

Avoid GDPR by blocking EU visitors is a tool that automatically blocks website visitors from European Union countries to help site owners sidestep GDPR compliance requirements. Designed for website administrators who want to avoid the regulatory burden of GDPR, it works by detecting visitor location and restricting access accordingly. The service offers a straightforward approach for those operating outside the EU who prefer not to implement data protection measures required by European law.

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