Tag: VPN Privacy & Security
How to choose an age verification VPN
Following the rollout of the UK’s Online Safety Act on July 25, interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) has surged, particularly among first-time users. With new age verification rules restricting access to certain online content (such as adult-only websites, dating apps, 18+ video games, and social media platforms like X…
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Gamers are misusing VPNs to play EA FC26 – and they are ruining it
Some users have been using a VPN to take advantage of EA Sports FC 26’s regional pricing error The glitch enabled VPN users to buy FC points at a fraction of the price Some are claiming that account bans have been imposed for those who exploit the error A glitch…
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Mandatory age verification lands in Ohio – here’s all you need to know
Ohio is set to enforce mandatory age verification starting on September 30, 2025 Citizens must prove their age every time they wish to access content deemed “obscene or harmful to juveniles” Ohio joins over 20 US states in enforcing some form of mandatory age verification requirements Ohio has joined the…
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The UK wants mandatory digital ID – but over one million Brits are demanding to scrap the plan over privacy concerns
A petition to scrap the plan for mandatory digital ID cards has already reached over one million signatures in just a day Critics are warning against the risk of mass surveillance and digital control This echoed the privacy and security concerns coming from civil societies and other politicians A staggering…
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Arizona age verification law – Proton said to be “robust enough” to handle any VPN surge
As of today, September 26, if you are in Arizona, you need to be ready to scan your government ID to access websites displaying at least 33% of adult-only content. Arizona’s verification law comes despite experts’ warnings against the privacy and security implications that could arise. That’s exactly why VPN…
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“The Michigan bill is a danger for the political discourse” – Proton slams verification laws turning VPNs into a liability
VPN usage is under threat in the US, and mandatory age verification seems to be the culprit. As more and more US states have, or plan to, pass some form of age verification laws, the best VPN providers are expected to see a spike in interest in their products across…
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