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Canal+ and beIn Sports force VPNs to block illegal WTA tennis and F1 streams
A French Court has issued new orders against five popular VPN services to block more pirated sites illegally broadcasting live sports events Streaming giants Canal+ and beIN raised the requests on July 18, 2025, against NordVPN, Proton VPN, CyberGhost, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN A landmark ruling in May ordered the same…
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Could VPNs be banned? UK government to look “very closely” into their usage following spike after age verification row
UK science secretary denies there are plans to ban VPNs The government is, however, looking “very closely” at how VPNs are being used VPN demand has soared in the UK since new age verification checks came into play on July 25 VPN sign-ups in the UK have skyrocketed since new…
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Over 450,000 Brits want to repeal the UK Online Safety Act – here’s how to have your say
A petition to repeal the UK Online Safety Act has already reached over 450,000 signatures in just a few days The UK government has replied to the petition by saying it has “no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act” New age verification rules were enforced on July 25, 2025,…
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The 3 hottest VPNs for protecting your data this weekend – plus a bonus free option, chosen by our cybersecurity experts
The UK’s Online Safety Act officially introduced age verification measures on July 25, reshaping how people access certain websites and services. Designed to protect children from harmful content and make platforms more accountable, the rollout has sparked heated debate. Critics worry about increased tracking, potential data breaches, and the loss…
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We’ve tested all the top VPNs – these are the three we recommend for protecting your data, plus a bonus free one
The UK’s Online Safety Act officially introduced age verification measures on July 25, reshaping how people access certain websites and services. Designed to protect children from harmful content and make platforms more accountable, the rollout has sparked heated debate. Critics worry about increased tracking, potential data breaches, and the loss…
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‘No plans to repeal the Online Safety Act’ – UK government responds to age verification backlash
The UK government says it has “no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act” despite growing concerns The laws are designed to make the internet a safer place, especially for children and vulnerable adults Mandatory age verification checks have been enforced since July 25, sparking concerns over web users’ digital…
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