why is bible gateway unavailable in uk

Bible Gateway is currently unavailable in the UK primarily due to "technical issues" related to compliance with data privacy regulations, specifically the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that applies in the UK and EU. Because of these GDPR restrictions and challenges in meeting regulatory requirements, Bible Gateway has restricted access in these regions. There is also speculation that regulatory pressures, possibly from UK authorities like Ofcom, and copyright-related issues may have contributed to the decision to block access rather than attempt to fully comply locally. Users in the UK have reported that using a VPN can restore access, but the official stance from Bible Gateway is that the service is offline for technical reasons tied to data protection and regulatory concerns.