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Using a VPN may turn Americans into targets of 'warrantless' surveillance, lawmakers warn
Six Democrats are seeking clarity on whether using a commercial VPN could strip citizens of their privacy rights
Amnezia VPN review 2026
Developed as a way to let people run their own anti-censorship software, Amnezia now offers both free and premium standalone VPN apps. Here's how the service performed in our last round of testing.
As 4chan mocks UK regulators, will Ofcom turn to its 'last resort'?
With fines being ignored, Ofcom may turn to website blocks
How a TechRadar investigation pushed Surfshark to overhaul its data collection
Surfshark has stopped logging your malware-related data. That's a major win for people's privacy — here's how TechRadar helped make it happen.
The price of transparency: What Surfshark's data request reveals about its collection policies
When we presented Surfshark with a Data Subject Access Request, the provider was quick to fulfill its GDPR obligations, but the amount of data held on us was alarming
Exclusive: I asked 10 VPNs for my personal data — only one lived up to our expectations
Under GDPR and similar privacy regulations, VPN providers are legally required to share the data they hold on you when asked. I decided to put this basic data right to the test.
VPN logging: what data does your VPN need to collect?
VPNs are supposed to keep your data safe, but what data do they need to achieve this?
The best free VPN in 2026
Updated With so many scams, only the best free VPNs are worth your time. Find out how PrivadoVPN and Proton VPN's free tiers compare to all the rest, and read our top tips for the best VPN alternatives.
