Is using an ad blocker actually legal?

The rise of anti-adblock notices on websites and video platforms leaves many users questioning the legality of these tools, fearing that using an ad blocker might infringe on copyright laws or browser terms of service.

Right to privacy and local network sovereignty

Using an ad blocker is 100% legal. You have the right to control which data enters your device. AdBlock Network operates locally and independently: it performs read-only asynchronous requests to multiple independent endpoints to update its firewall, blocking intrusive connections at the Address layer without illicitly interfering with origin servers.