# EU study proposes 30-minute takedown of illegal streams, and your VPN is in the crosshairs

> EU study calls for a block on illegal live sports streams within 30 minutesThe proposal demands that ISPs, CDNs, and VPNs take an active roleExperts warn that rushing IP blocks could lead to massive collateral damage A…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/eu-study-proposes-30-minute-takedown-of-illegal-streams-and-your-vpn-is-in-the-crosshairs?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7c67682cec0f9d75b4bdf4)
- **Published:** 2026-08-12
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #illegal #streams #study #block #crosshairs #live #minute #proposes
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