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SanDisk

SanDisk is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Flash memory storage brand offering SD cards, USB drives, and portable SSDs

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

SanDisk's website could not be used from Syria: the whole site returned an "Access Denied" page.

Landing pageFails

Opening sandisk.com from Syria returned an "Access Denied" page saying the visitor does not have permission to access the site, instead of the home page.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. Community volunteers asked Western Digital's privacy team to enable SanDisk access in March 2026, and its privacy and legal teams to review the restriction in September 2026; no response has been recorded.

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Community Updates

Another community volunteer wrote to Western Digital's legal team at legal@wdc.com, asking its legal or compliance team to reassess whether the restriction on users in Syria is still necessary given the changes to the sanctions framework.

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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.