Geographic Restrictions

"Geographic restrictions" means limiting access to data based on a user's physical location, essentially meaning that people in certain areas can't access specific information due to their geographical position; this is often referred to as "geo-blocking" or "geo-restriction".

Key points about geographic restrictions:

How it works:

Usually, a user's IP address is used to determine their location and then restrict access based on that information.

Reasons for use:

Copyright protection: To prevent unauthorized access to content that is only licensed for certain regions.

Local regulations: Complying with laws that may vary by country.

Content localization: Providing content relevant to a specific geographic area.

Examples:

Streaming services only allow access to certain content based on the user's country.

Online stores limit product availability to specific regions.

Certain websites are being blocked in particular countries due to censorship.