Reported Sites

“This is a website promoting naturism and body image.”

“Hi there, My website www.hefhome.com is being blocked to any BT customers. HEF Home is a globally inspired lifestyle and homewares brand, selling handcrafted cushions and blankets made from around the world. I am being contacted by BT customers who are unable to access the website, however this is not the same for customers using different internet providers. This reflects badly on the brand is causing significant distress. I would be grateful if you could please look into this and unblock the website. There is no unsuitable content on the web page, nor is it squatted, abandoned or a redirected URL. Thanks, Hannah Foskett (Founder of HEF Home)”

“Original Complaint: ------------------- To whom it may concern With biggest regret we found out that our site hidemyass.com appears to be blocked by your internal systems. Since 2012 our site offers, apart from VPN service, several free tools that are essential for many users who are concern about privacy. We also provide valuable educational resources on the topic. Honestly speaking, we do not understand why UK based companies like yours, block UK based company providing VPN service to many UK and foreign users without even notifying us about your desire to block our site. It puts under question how you treat fundamental human rights like free speech. Apart from our request to unblock our site, we are happy to know more about what is your position towards Internet Censorship, Privacy Rights, and totalitarian attempts to censor Internet we observe these days in countries like China PRC, Russia, Uganda, Kenya, and some others. With kind regards, Dr. Andrei Mochola Commercial Director Avast Software Privax Limited provides virtual private network (VPN) and internet privacy solutions. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom, 110 High Holborn. Since 2016 it operates as a subsidiary of Avast Software s.r.o., LON:AVST. submitted on 04 July, 2019 at 08:13 ISP Response: ------------- Andrei Should you wish to appeal this decision then visit http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/mobile-content/appeals . We will then implement their decision. Should you wish to know more about how mobile content is restricted then please visit http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/mobile-content O2 Shield | Telefónica UK Ltd <email removed> -----Original Message----- From: Andrei Mochola via Blocked.org.uk <email removed> Sent: 04 July 2019 09:14 To: Shield AV (UK) Subject: Website blocking enquiry - http://hidemyass.com Website blocking enquiry from Andrei Mochola, regarding the website at http://hidemyass.com. The above website has been incorrectly blocked by your filters. To whom it may concern With biggest regret we found out that our site hidemyass.com appears to be blocked by your internal systems. Since 2012 our site offers, apart from VPN service, several free tools that are essential for many users who are concern about privacy. We also provide valuable educational resources on the topic. Honestly speaking, we do not understand why UK based companies like yours, block UK based company providing VPN service to many UK and foreign users without even notifying us about your desire to block our site. It puts under question how you treat fundamental human rights like free speech. Apart from our request to unblock our site, we are happy to know more about what is your position towards Internet Censorship, Privacy Rights, and totalitarian attempts to censor Internet we observe these days in countries like China PRC, Russia, Uganda, Kenya, and some others. With kind regards, Dr. Andrei Mochola Commercial Director Avast Software Privax Limited provides virtual private network (VPN) and internet privacy solutions. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom, 110 High Holborn. Since 2016 it operates as a subsidiary of Avast Software s.r.o., LON:AVST. Please could you look into this and let me know why this website was blocked and if the block will be lifted? Thanks, Andrei Mochola You can view details including when the block was detected and which other ISPs appear to be blocking the site at: https://www.blocked.org.uk/site/http://hidemyass.com This email was sent from https://www.blocked.org.uk — the user making the report may not be a customer of your ISP. You can learn more about how blocked reports are generated at https://www.blocked.org.uk/isps Please note that responses are recorded and may be republished on https://www.blocked.org.uk. This electronic message contains information from Telefónica UK Limited which may be privileged or confidential. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify us by telephone or email. Switchboard: +44 (0)113 272 2000 Contact: www.o2.co.uk/contactus Telefónica UK Limited, 260 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire SL1 4DX. Registered in England and Wales: 1743099. VAT number: GB 778 6037 85 Review comments: ---------------- ”

“Original Complaint: ------------------- This is a mistake perhaps, we do not spread false information nor do we share illegal content. submitted on 10 August, 2019 at 17:55 ISP Response: ------------- Review comments: ---------------- ”

“Hi, Not sure how this site has been blocked but it is a genuine eCommerce site of ours belonging to Bebleys Ltd. Thanks”

“This is a safe eCommerce website that I use regularly.”

“Original Complaint: ------------------- This website give me access to my vpn service submitted on 13 March, 2019 at 16:13 ISP Response: ------------- Review comments: ---------------- ”

“Hi We are a supplier of food supplement products with the active ingredient being CBD Cannabidiol. We are members of the Cannabis Trades Association and Canna Pro, we publish all our lab results on our website to verify we meet the criteria of selling our products as food supplements as directed by the MHRA, the same products as sold by Boots, Holland and Barret, Lloyds pharmacies. We are requesting that our site be removed from the blocked list please. Many thanks Kind regards Andrew”

“Original Complaint: ------------------- submitted on 28 April, 2019 at 17:59 ISP Response: ------------- Review comments: ---------------- ”

“Original Complaint: ------------------- Hi Gay Leicester is is a regional LGBT resource, giving local gay friendly bar and club information, LGBT support and social groups etc There is no porn on this site. submitted on 26 March, 2019 at 01:20 ISP Response: ------------- Review comments: ---------------- ”

“Guess what... this site actually does not provide proxies or servers, simply providing software to create them. It also can be used for a variety of other purposes such as adblocking.”

“Original Complaint: ------------------- We are a legitimate business, VAT registered. We have a Bricks and Mortar Shop as well as our website. Nothing is sold illegally to under 18's You can only purchase on line through Paypal . You can not hold a Paypal account unless you are over 18. We are registered with the Police as a Firearms Dealer and we are also members of UKARA legitimately selling Airsoft Weapons and accessories. submitted on 20 December, 2018 at 21:50 ISP Response: ------------- Review comments: ---------------- ”

“VPNs not blocked under BBFC policy”

“Hello, We do not show inappropriate content on our website - no explicit imagery. We request that we're removed from the blocked list. All the best, Andrew”