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The UK warned 'not to undermine the open web' as Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill becomes law
By Chiara Castro published
The Act introduces new online restrictions for young people, alongside an obligation for service providers to take "reasonable anti-circumvention measures." Here's why privacy raises the alarm.

Russia orders Apple and Google to remove Important Stories, an investigative media app that works without a VPN — leaving Russians without a key source for accessing uncensored news
By Chiara Castro published
Important Stories launched the IStories mobile app in February to make sure information would reach Russians despite widespread internet censorship and VPN restrictions.

From 'encryption backdoor' to 'lawful access' — is a compromise between privacy, security, and law enforcement needs actually possible?
By Chiara Castro published
Canada is the latest country pushing for "lawful access" to data

'A technical whack-a-mole:' Utah to become the first US state to target VPN users with controversial age verification law — and digital rights experts are furious
By Rene Millman published
Utah is set to become the first US state to penalize websites for failing to verify the age of users who mask their location with a VPN, sparking outrage from digital privacy experts.

'VPNs must make reasonable efforts' — India orders VPNs to block access to Polymarket and other banned betting platforms or lose 'safe harbour' protections
By Rene Millman published
India's IT Ministry has issued a stern warning to VPN providers: block access to banned betting platforms like Polymarket, or risk losing crucial legal protections.

'VPN have adapted' — How these VPN services dodge Russia's censors
By Chiara Castro last updated
While the Kremlin's fight against VPN usage reached new heights, the tech seems to keep outsmarting the politics — for now, at least. And these are the best performing VPNs in Russia right now.

Support global journalism and get a free NordVPN subscription — here's how
By Rene Millman published
Internews has launched the "One Donation. Online Protection. Real Impact." campaign, rewarding supporters who give £35 to protect press freedom with a 6-month NordVPN subscription.

Apple removes AdGuard’s TrustTunnel from Russian App Store amid censorship push
By Mark Gill published
AdGuard's TrustTunnel app lacks built-in bypass features but was still targeted by regulators. Here's all we know.

This hidden SIM flaw lets spies track your location, and using a VPN can't help
By Monica J. White published
A new report reveals that covert surveillance actors used telecom signalling systems and SIM-based attacks to track their targets, and a VPN can't stop that.

Russia’s plan to tax VPN traffic faces delays as operators cite technical hurdles
By Chiara Castro published
Operators are asking for the May 1 deadline to be postponed, but commentators talking to TechRadar argue that this may be a tactic for buying some time. Here's all we know.
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