Cyberinsider Quad9 to Cease Operations in France Due to Court Ruling
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- •Quad9 will withdraw from France on November 24, 2026, due to a court ruling.
- •The court ordered Quad9 to block domains linked to piracy, imposing a €1,000 daily penalty.
- •Quad9 argues compliance contradicts its mission to protect user privacy and cybersecurity.
Quad9, a nonprofit DNS provider, will stop its services in France on November 24, 2026, following a court order to block domains accused of piracy. The ruling, which favored sports broadcaster beIN, imposes a €1,000 daily penalty for noncompliance, significantly reduced from the €580,000 initially sought. Quad9 argues that complying with the order contradicts its mission to protect user privacy and cybersecurity. The foundation has indicated that it faces potential penalties from about 20 other lawsuits in France. An appeal is pending, but Quad9 maintains that geographic blocking is incompatible with its operations. The decision leaves French users without a reliable alternative for DNS services that prioritize privacy and security.
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