Policy · 1h ago
New Zealand Denies Plan to Restrict VPNs After Privacy Backlash
New Zealand's government has denied reports that it would restrict VPNs to enforce a proposed under-16 social media ban. The denial came after a fierce privacy backlash from users and advocates. Officials have reassured that VPNs remain safe and unrestricted.
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The government's quick denial suggests it underestimated the privacy implications of such a ban, but the proposal itself still raises concerns about digital rights.
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