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Stories from across the site that focus on digital rights.
Why Tor Project Continues Collaboration with Mullvad Despite Controversy
The Tor Project maintains its partnership with Mullvad VPN despite backlash over a political donation by a Mullvad co-founder, pausing co-branding to protect its human rights mission.
Oct 12, 2026
Understanding the Risks of Palantir’s £330M NHS Data Deal and Its Privacy Impact
Explore the privacy concerns, data security risks, and political debate surrounding Palantir's controversial contract with the NHS and what it means for patient data protection.
Oct 2, 2026
How to Protect Your VPN Privacy Amid Russia’s Escalating VPN Blocks
Learn practical steps to maintain VPN access and online privacy as Russia intensifies VPN blocks after recent elections affecting millions of users.
Sep 30, 2026
Federal Court Blocks Utah's VPN Age Verification Rules Citing Privacy Concerns
A federal judge has halted Utah's law forcing adult sites to bypass VPNs for age verification, citing constitutional violations and technical impossibilities in geolocation.
Sep 28, 2026
How the American Copyright Protection Act Could Force VPNs to Block Piracy Sites
Learn how US legislation may require VPNs with large user bases to block piracy websites, the implications for VPN privacy, and what this means for unrestricted internet access.
Sep 23, 2026
How Canada’s Bill C-22 Threatens Global Encryption and User Privacy
Canada's Bill C-22 could force tech firms to weaken encryption and retain user data, endangering privacy worldwide. Learn how this law impacts VPN users and digital security.
Sep 14, 2026
How US Sanctions on Autistici/Inventati Highlight Risks for Privacy Tools
US designation of Italy's Autistici/Inventati as terrorists exposes vulnerabilities in internet infrastructure, threatening independent privacy services and digital rights worldwide.
Sep 11, 2026
How Utah’s New VPN Age-Verification Law Affects Your Online Privacy
Utah’s new law aims to block VPN use to bypass adult site age-verification, but enforcement is paused amid a lawsuit citing privacy concerns and technical issues.
Sep 7, 2026
How Smart Wearables Are Eroding Public Privacy and What You Can Do
Explore how smart glasses and wearables blur the line between fashion and surveillance, creating new privacy risks in public spaces—and learn practical steps to protect yourself.
Sep 4, 2026
How Utah's Age Verification Law Targets VPNs and What It Means for Users
Utah's new age verification law treats all users physically in the state as residents, penalizing websites for VPN use. Learn how this impacts VPN privacy and what providers are doing.
Sep 3, 2026
How to Protect Your Online Access During Internet Shutdowns
Learn practical steps to maintain internet connectivity and secure communication during government-imposed internet shutdowns and targeted platform blocks.
Aug 29, 2026
How Facial Recognition Technology Threatens Anonymity at Protests
Facial recognition's growing use in European policing risks eroding protest anonymity, chilling free expression, and expanding pervasive surveillance beyond identity to behavior.
Aug 11, 2026