Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Coverage of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the Nexus archive.
- Mozilla to UK regulators: VPNs are essential privacy and security tools
Mozilla has stated to UK regulators that Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are essential tools for privacy and security and should not be undermined. The statement emphasizes the importance of VPNs in protecting user data. Mozilla's stance is in response to regulatory discussions in the UK.
- ‘Blatant disregard for rights’: concern grows over Gabon’s social media clampdown
Gabon's media regulator suspended major social media platforms citing security concerns during anti-government protests, prompting widespread use of Virtual Private Networks to bypass restrictions. Activists claim this is part of a history of cracking down on dissent. The government's actions have led to warnings and account suspensions for activists and opposition members.
- EU calls VPNs "a loophole that needs closing" in age verification push
The European Union is seeking to close a loophole in age verification by targeting Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The EU views VPNs as a means to bypass age restrictions. This push is part of a broader effort to enforce age verification across online platforms.
- It's official: Utah is the U.S. state closest to banning VPNs
Utah is closest to banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the US. The state's stance on VPNs has garnered attention, with an article discussing the development. Utah's position may have implications for online privacy and security.
- Utah to hold websites liable for users who mask their location with VPNs
Utah has become the first U.S. state to target the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) by holding websites liable if users mask their location to bypass age verification requirements. The law aims to combat online anonymity for minors, requiring platforms to verify users' real locations.