Spain intensifies piracy fight: new blockade protocol launches

A relentless crackdown on digital piracy is gaining momentum in Spain, spearheaded by a newly implemented blocking protocol designed to cripple illegal content streams. The move represents a significant escalation in the government’s ongoing battle to protect intellectual property rights.

Operators and the ministry team up to target illegal sites

Following nearly two years of collaborative planning – beginning in March 2020 – Spain’s telecommunications giants and the Ministry of Culture and Sport have finalized a protocol to combat online piracy. Key players involved included the Coalition of Creators and Content Industries, DigitalES, and a consortium of operators encompassing MasOrange, Vodafone, and Movistar, alongside Eurona and Euskaltel. This coordinated effort seeks to establish both short-term and long-term safeguards for copyrighted content within the country.

Now, as users attempt to access blocked websites, they are encountering a stark visual warning: a red triangle with a white exclamation point – a clear indication of illegal content. The message, hosted at