Brits Warned About Traveling to Boardmasters Festival

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British citizens are being warned about potential travel issues when attending the Boardmasters Festival due to security concerns amid an increase in automation detection measures.

British citizens planning to attend the Boardmasters Festival have been advised of potential travel complications due to increased security measures and concerns over automated user behavior detection.

The festival, which is set to take place in the United Kingdom, has prompted warnings from organizers regarding the use of automated means to access or collect content from the event.

Automated Behavior Detection

News Group Newspapers Limited, the organizers of the festival, have stated that any automated access, collection, or text/data mining of content is strictly prohibited as per their terms and conditions.

Users who are flagged as potentially automated are prompted to verify their identity as legitimate visitors to the site to prevent unauthorized access or data mining.

Security Concerns

The recent increase in automated behavior detection measures comes as authorities aim to enhance security at public events and prevent potential risks associated with automated data extraction.

Attendees of the Boardmasters Festival are urged to comply with the security protocols in place and refrain from using automated means to access or collect information from the event.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to the commercial use of content from the festival, individuals are advised to contact crawlpermission@news.co.uk for further information.

Legitimate users who encounter issues with automated detection are encouraged to reach out to customer support for assistance at help@thesun.co.uk.

Overall, British citizens planning to attend the Boardmasters Festival are reminded to adhere to security guidelines and refrain from engaging in any automated behavior that may lead to access restrictions or data mining.

Published on 12 August 2025 by UKFG

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