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This isn't broadcast related, necessarily, but it is a sign of the times. Like many here, I have a gmail account but usually leave my VPN on while I use my computer, resulting in my IP address appearing to be in the U.S.
And now with the Canadian federal government putting up legislation that will force those under a certain age to be denied access to social media in this country, I'm guessing that Google has taken notice and has begun to take steps to prepare for what's coming - even though it may be a near impossible task.
Which may be why I got this "letter" from them this weekend.
"We wanted to let you know that we’re changing the country and state associated with your Google Account. We associate your Google Account with a region so that we can better provide our services to you. Your region association will change within 30 days.
Current: Canada
New: United States — Illinois
(Where they got Illinois from is anyone's guess because that's not the city my VPN is set to.)
The message continues:
This may affect your use of our products and services, depending on your region’s laws and regulations.
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Google maps should show you where that VPN IP is based: google.com/maps
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Evuguy wrote:
Google maps should show you where that VPN IP is based: google.com/maps
Actually, you can just type "What is my IP address" into your browser and it will tell you. The odd thing about this is ithat I use Nord VPN, which has 55 different cities in the U.S. to choose from. I've used Buffalo, New York City and even Atlanta. I don't think I've ever used Chicago or anywhere in Illinois.
Yet for some reason Google has chosen the latter state as my location.
I don't really care, in the end, because I'm not entirely comfortable with the Canadian legislation and have no reason to want to be tracked by it.
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Don't know why, but when my Nord VPN is set to the U.S. I always pick Chicago.