VPN Risks Exposed as UK’s Online Safety Act Takes Effect The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in enhancing online safety with the implementation of the Online Safety Act. This new legislation brings to light the risks associated with Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as users are now required to share personal information before accessing […]
Free VPN use surges in UK after online safety law
Free VPN Use Surges in UK After Online Safety Law The United Kingdom has witnessed a significant surge in the use of free Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) following the implementation of an online safety law. This spike in VPN usage can be attributed to a growing concern for online privacy and security among internet users […]
VPN interest surges in the UK as users bypass porn site age checks
VPN Interest Surges in the UK as Users Bypass Porn Site Age Checks In recent years, the United Kingdom has been at the forefront of implementing stringent regulations to control access to adult content online. The introduction of age verification checks on pornographic websites was hailed as a significant step towards protecting minors from explicit […]
California's New Laws on Deepfakes Face Legal Challenge
California recently implemented three new laws designed to combat the surge of AI-generated deepfakes, especially in the context of political advertisements ahead of the 2024 elections. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, these laws aim to curb misinformation by requiring platforms to remove false content while granting individuals the right to sue for damages related to […]
Russia to Invest $660 Million in Modernising Internet Censorship
Russia is set to allocate approximately 60 billion roubles ($660 million) over the next five years aimed at overhauling its internet censorship framework, specifically the System for Operational Investigative Activities (TSPU). This initiative, developed and regulated by Roskomnadzor, the federal service responsible for overseeing communications, aims to bolster the state’s capacity to filter and block […]