VPN Privacy & Security
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"Weakening encryption would make European security worse" – the VPN industry reacts to the EU's plan for end-to-end encryption backdoors
By Chiara Castro published
ProtectEU is the first step into the EU Commission's strategy to lawful and effective access to data for law enforcement

Is it possible that quantum computing ends up saving encryption? Here's how it could happen
By Chiara Castro published
According to Tuta Mail, the need for quantum-safe cryptography "could help raise awareness among politicians" and halt efforts to weaken encryption.

Gabon elections – "We urge authorities to ensure unrestricted access to the internet"
By Chiara Castro published
The internet went down in 2023, the last time citizens headed to the polls

"A dangerous approach" – Experts urge the Swedish Parliament to reject the encryption backdoor law
By Chiara Castro published
Sweden is considering enforcing new obligations for Signal, emails, and similar services to share users' data with law enforcement. Experts warn what can go wrong.

Turkey wants to make it easier for authorities to block social media and messaging apps
By Chiara Castro published
A draft amendment wants to give more power to Turkish authorities to block social platforms while introducing new obligations for service providers. Here's what we know so far.

Russia demands over 200 VPNs are removed from the Play Store – but Google is resisting
By Chiara Castro published
Unlike Apple, Google appears to have resisted most Russian VPN blocking requests so far, new research reveals. Here's what's at stake.

Is the future of censorship-resistant VPNs, no VPNs?
By Chiara Castro published
VPNs are currently keeping together the pieces of a splintered internet, but new solutions may be needed.

Millions of free VPN users have inadvertently sent their data to China
By Chiara Castro published
New research found that 20 popular free VPN apps are Chinese-owned, with at least 5 linked to a sanctioned tech firm. Here's what's at stake for your privacy.
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