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European ISPs Call for Accountability from Rightsholders Over Overblocking Issues

ISPs across Europe are pushing for rightsholders to be held responsible for the negative impacts of overblocking, which they argue affects both users and businesses.

Editorial Staff · 2026-06-29 · 1 MIN READ
European ISPs Call for Accountability from Rightsholders Over Overblocking Issues

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Europe are increasingly voicing concerns about the practice of overblocking, where excessive content removal occurs.

They contend that this overblocking not only harms individual users but also negatively impacts businesses that rely on access to various online content.

As discussions about digital rights evolve, ISPs are advocating for a framework that would hold rightsholders accountable for the consequences of their actions.