"ews reports say Netflix has already begun blocking paying customers who are using privacy-protecting services like virtual private networks (VPNs).1,2
The move comes in response to pressure from media giants3 who want to 'geoblock' us from our favourite content.4
Blocking VPNs means innocent customers will become collateral damage: it will block VPN users from accessing domestic content they paid for,5 undermine privacy,6 and could push users to illegal alternatives.7
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"Location and tracking of mobile devices: Überveillance stalks the streets
Katina MichaelaAuthor Vitae,
Roger Clarkeb, c, dAuthor Vitae
a School of Information Systems and Technology, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
b Xamax Consultancy Pty Ltd, Canberra, Australia
c Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, University of N.S.W., Australia
d Research School of Computer Science, Australian National University, ACT, Australia
Available online 11 May 2013"