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Why UK Children Use VPNs: Privacy, Content Access, Not Age Verification
A UK government report reveals most children use VPNs for privacy and accessing content, not to bypass age checks. Learn how kids actually circumvent age restrictions online.
Jul 14, 2026
Why UK Should Avoid Restricting VPNs to Protect Online Privacy and Security
Restricting VPN use in the UK risks undermining national cybersecurity and personal privacy while failing to effectively protect children. Learn why age-gating VPNs is a technical and practical dead-end.
Jul 14, 2026
How Surfshark and Amnesty International Empower Digital Human Rights Defenders
Surfshark partners with Amnesty International to train defenders in detecting spyware on mobile devices, boosting digital security for activists worldwide.
May 14, 2026
Why Utah's New VPN Restrictions Spark Debate on Privacy and Age Verification
Utah's recent law targeting VPN use for age verification has drawn sharp criticism for technical challenges and privacy concerns, stirring debate over digital rights and enforcement practicality.
May 7, 2026
How Russia's Plan to Block 92% of VPNs by 2030 Impacts Online Privacy
Russia aims to block most VPN apps by 2030 using a new censorship system, raising concerns about internet privacy, access, and digital freedom for users inside the country.
May 6, 2026
UK Children's Wellbeing Bill: Privacy Concerns Over New Online Restrictions
New UK law introduces online controls for youngsters with anti-circumvention duties for providers, raising privacy and human rights worries among cybersecurity and internet freedom groups.
May 5, 2026
Utah VPN Age Verification Law: What Changes for Users
Utah's planned rule could penalize sites when users hide their location with a VPN. Here's what may change, who is affected, and why enforcement is messy.
May 1, 2026
How Russian Android Apps Detect VPN Usage: What You Need to Know
Understanding the implications of Russian apps tracking VPN users and what it means for privacy.
Apr 23, 2026
Key Concerns from the UK's Online Safety Survey: What You Need to Know
Explore the implications of the UK's online safety survey and its potential biases affecting privacy advocacy.
Apr 9, 2026
How Russia Plans to Detect VPNs and What It Means for Users
Explore Russia's strategies for VPN detection and potential user workarounds.
Apr 7, 2026
Impact of VPN Crackdown on Russian iPhone Users' Apple ID Payments
Explore how Russia's VPN restrictions are affecting Apple ID payments for users in the country.
Apr 1, 2026
Why Direct-to-Cell Technology Could Transform Internet Access
Exploring how Direct-to-Cell technology might provide a reliable solution for internet access during shutdowns, beyond Starlink and VPNs.
Apr 1, 2026