ISPA Warns: Blocking Illegal Betting Sites Is Easy to Dodge, Risky, and Unlawful

ISP blocking sought as gambling Bill remains stalled

Parks Tau revives a stalled gambling Bill, while the National Gambling Board seeks a backdoor route to block illegal offshore sites.

ISPA Warns: Blocking Illegal Betting Sites Is Easy to Dodge, Risky, and Unlawful

The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has formally cautioned the government that compelling internet service providers to block illegal offshore gambling platforms is not only technically futile and easily circumvented but also carries significant legal and constitutional risks. In a position paper published on Thursday, ISPA laid out its objections to a formal request by the National Gambling Board (NGB) , which asked the Departmen…

ISPA wants Internet blocking to be part of a clear framework

ISPA has released a position paper on Internet blocking. It details the technical challenges inherent in requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block end users from accessing Internet content while reminding all of us that we live in a democracy that respects the right to access information. The public release follows news that the National Gambling Board (NGB) has formally requested the Department of Communications and Digital Technolog…

Ispa pushes back on plan to block offshore gambling sites

The internet industry has warned that blocking illegal betting sites is easy to dodge, risky and potentially unlawful.