# Changes to accessing and using GeoLite2 databases

_December 18, 2019_

> **⚠️ Warning**
>
> This release note is more than two years old and may no longer reflect
> current behavior. View the
> [latest release notes](/geoip/release-notes/).

**Free GeoLite2 Database Users:** Due to upcoming data privacy regulations, we
are making significant changes to how you access free GeoLite2 databases
starting December 30, 2019. Learn more on our
[blog](https://blog.maxmind.com/significant-changes-to-accessing-and-using-geolite2-databases/).