Can IPTV traffic be monitored by governments or ISPs?

Yes — depending on the country. ISPs can analyze traffic patterns even without decrypting content. Governments may force ISPs to log metadata. IPTV streams using plain HTTP or exposed URLs are easier to inspect. Using HTTPS-based HLS, VPN, or tokenized URLs reduces visibility. Glanfy advises users in strict regions to use privacy-enhanced IPTV providers and avoid sharing personal information with unknown sellers.