Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in EEA and UK
Effective April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN ceased offering its services within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. the company cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment in those regions as the reason for the withdrawal.
Users in the EEA and UK should note that access to yahoo! JAPAN services is only available from within Japan.
Limited Services Remain
while moast services are discontinued, some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will remain accessible, albeit with limitations. For detailed data about these restrictions, please refer to the Japanese-language support page.
Yahoo! JAPAN apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this service disruption and appreciates users’ understanding.
The EEA member states include countries within the European Union as well as Iceland, liechtenstein and Norway.
Beyond data privacy laws, what other difficulties might Yahoo! JAPAN have faced in maintaining a consistent service environment across the EEA and UK?
Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in EEA and UK: Q&A
here’s a breakdown of what this means for you, in plain English:
Why did Yahoo! JAPAN leave the EEA and UK?
Yahoo! JAPAN cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the united Kingdom as the reason for the withdrawal. This likely involves complying with different data privacy laws and regulations.
what services are affected?
Most Yahoo! JAPAN services are no longer accessible in the EEA and UK.This includes things like news, search, and other content. Only some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions remain. For specifics check the Japanese language support page.
What about Yahoo! JAPAN Mail?
Some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions remain accessible, but with limitations. You’ll need to consult the Japanese-language support page for details on those restrictions. This indicates that accessing the mail functions will likely have limitations.
Who is affected by this change?
Anyone in the EEA (which includes EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) and the UK who previously used Yahoo! JAPAN services is affected. You can only access the services from within Japan.
Can I still access Yahoo! JAPAN if I’m traveling?
If you are a resident of the EEA or UK, you will only be able to access Yahoo! JAPAN services if you are physically located within Japan. If you are travelling through Japan you can access the services.
Where can I find more information?
The original article mentions the Japanese-language support page. This is the best place to look for the most up-to-date information on the remaining services and their limitations.
This change highlights the complexities of providing global online services. While disappointing for users, it emphasizes the importance of data privacy and compliance in today’s digital landscape.
