mitsuhiko / mitsuhiko/python-geoip
Changes to GeoLite2 distribution will break download link
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Description
Due to upcoming data privacy regulations, MaxMind are making significant changes to how users access free MaxMind GeoLite2 databases starting December 30, 2019. The databases will continue to be available without charge and for redistribution. However, you will be required to create an account and use a license key to download the databases, and agree to a new EULA that addresses applicable data privacy regulations.
Learn more on the MaxMind blog: https://blog.maxmind.com/2019/12/18/significant-changes-to-accessing-and-using-geolite2-databases/.
Mark Fowler
MaxMind
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the repository's current GeoLite2 download handling and compare it with the MaxMind blog requirements linked in the issue. Confirm what account, license-key, and EULA changes affect the downloader; done should mean the supported GeoLite2 databases can still be downloaded under the new access process.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- databases
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100