The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a significant ruling stating that VPNs are lawful technical tools and providers are not liable for copyright infringement.

This decision clarifies that publishers and VPN providers are not responsible when users bypass geo-blocking restrictions, as this is considered the copyright holder's responsibility. The court's stance suggests that geo-blocking itself is the issue, not the tools used to circumvent it.

The ruling is particularly relevant in discussions surrounding government attempts to restrict VPN usage, such as potential bans proposed by the UK government. Hopefully, this landmark decision will establish a clear precedent, though future government actions remain uncertain.