Western Digital
Data storage solutions provider offering hard drives, SSDs, and flash memory products
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Western Digital
Blocked · In Review
Flash memory storage brand offering SD cards, USB drives, and portable SSDs
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Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria, first reported by a community user in February 2026. SanDisk is a brand owned by Western Digital, which is also blocked. In March 2026 a community volunteer emailed Western Digital's privacy team requesting access for users in Syria, citing the December 2025 lifting of the US trade embargo. No response specific to SanDisk has been recorded yet.
Contacted Company
A community volunteer emailed Western Digital's privacy team at privacy@wdc.com requesting that SanDisk services be enabled for users in Syria. The email referenced the December 2025 U.S. Treasury announcement lifting the comprehensive trade embargo on Syria, included links to the OFAC guidance and ...
Investigated
A user from Syria reported that the SanDisk website is blocked and inaccessible from within Syria. SanDisk is a brand owned by Western Digital, which is also blocked.
Need Help with SanDisk?
If you're experiencing issues accessing SanDisk in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Western Digital? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Western Digital can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, SanDisk is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting SanDisk directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.