Turkey has been blocking access to all main social media apps amid growing political tensions since the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025.

VPN company Surfshark has looked into the location data requirements for the top social media apps. Its findings reveal that Elon Musk’s X really likes to know where you are at all times, and a VPN can’t necessarily help you.

While WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in Russia, a domestic application will be forced into smartphones and tablets from September 1.

Opposition to the UK's Online Safety Act is growing as age verification rules come into force, but the government isn't backing down.

NordVPN has just rolled out a privacy-first spam call protection tool for Android users, amid rising financial losses.

VPN usage continues to soar in the UK, but will the government crack down?

The petition to scrap new age verification rules under the UK Online Safety Act has garnered over 340,000 signatures so far.

It's the 23rd time that ExpressVPN has put its software under third-party scrutiny, proving its security and privacy claims.

The EU Commission sent a letter to Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs to warn that the Piracy Shield may not be compliant with DSA rules.

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The EU Commission unveiled the first step in its security strategy to ensure "lawful and effective" law enforcement access to data – and privacy experts raised the alarm.

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Surfshark found internet restrictions rose in early 2025 compared to the same period last year.

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Developed by two privacy researchers, Psylo introduces a one-of-a-kind isolated tab system powered by a proxy network.

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La Liga and Telefonica's IP blocking orders continue to create problems – and Cloudflare has brought its case in front of Spain's Higher Court

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New research reveals 17 VPN apps with undisclosed Chinese ownership, and big tech may be making a profit

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Infomaniak criticised Proton's stance againt the amendment, causing a stir across the Swiss privacy tech sector

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After the sports streaming world, the movie industry also believes VPNs and other intermediary services must cooperate in blocking online piracy.

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From halting online dissent and illegal content to copyright infringement and child safety – regardless of intent, infrastructure-level blocking leads to unintended collateral damage, the i2Coalition warns.

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