Policy · 1h ago
Coalition Warns UK VPN Restrictions Would Harm Cybersecurity
Over 20 digital rights groups and tech firms, including Amnesty International, NordVPN, and Mozilla, urge the UK government to abandon plans to age-gate or restrict VPNs. They argue the measures would severely compromise national cybersecurity while doing little to protect children. The coalition warns the proposals could weaken encryption and expose users to greater risks.
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The UK government's push to regulate VPNs risks undermining security for minimal child safety gains, a trade-off that deserves more scrutiny.
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