GitHub is blocking users in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria from accessing its services to comply with U.S. trade control laws. The Microsoft-owned company disclosed the action on a support page as a courtesy, noting that GitHub users ultimately are responsible for ensuring that their use of GitHub’s products and services complies with all applicable laws and regulations. “GitHub is subject to U.S. trade control laws and is committed to full compliance with applicable law,” a GitHub spokesperson said.
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GitHub Blocks Devs in US-Sanctioned Regions
Posted by: Jack M. Germain July 30, 2019 10:37 AMGitHub is blocking users in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria from accessing its services to comply with U.S. trade control laws. The Microsoft-owned company disclosed the action on a support page as a courtesy, noting that GitHub users ultimately are responsible for ensuring that their use of GitHub’s products and services complies with all applicable laws and regulations. “GitHub is subject to U.S. trade control laws and is committed to full compliance with applicable law,” a GitHub spokesperson said.