Policy · 2h ago
India plans stricter VPN rules to curb internet block circumvention
India is developing a new legal framework to tighten VPN regulations after major providers refused to comply with existing data retention mandates. The proposed rules would require VPN companies to establish local offices in India. This move aims to prevent users from bypassing government internet blocks.
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The effectiveness of this approach is questionable, as VPN providers may simply exit the market rather than comply, potentially driving users to less secure alternatives.
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