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VPN Use and Restrictions

The use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and their associated legal, security, and practical risks, including restrictions and bans in various countries.

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Jan 12, 2026

What policies do major VPN providers publish about logging and law-enforcement requests?

Major VPN vendors publicly frame their policies around “no-logs” claims, transparency reports and limited cooperation: they say they do not retain browsing or traffic logs, publish the number and hand...

Jan 8, 2026

What are the risks of using VPNs to access restricted online content?

Using a VPN to reach restricted online content can deliver privacy and access benefits, but it also carries clear legal, security, and practical risks: in some countries VPN use is restricted or crimi...