Spanish Court Refuses to Fine NordVPN for Not Blocking Pirated LaLiga Streams

Summary

A Spanish court ordered NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block IP addresses hosting illegal LaLiga football streams, labeling VPNs as "technological intermediaries." The injunction was granted without the companies being heard and without immediate right of appeal. Both VPN providers challenged the court's jurisdiction, arguing they are incorporated outside the EU. NordVPN called the approach unacceptable and warned of overblocking. Subsequently, the same court declined to punish NordVPN for non-compliance with the blocking order.