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Remember that you have to trust VPN providers. You pay them, so they know your identity. Many VPN services cooperate fully with investigative authorities.

More information

If you can, use the Tor network or free VPNs instead, such as RiseupVPN, which do not collect any data about you.

Particularly important for the following target groups:

  • Political activism

Other categories

  • Dangers on the Internet
  • Rather more complicated

Sources and further links

  1. RiseupVPN