So the UK is going to start requiring IDs to view adult content. I’m in the US, but I’ve got a friend in the UK who obviously doesn’t want to deal with this.

I suggested he use a VPN, but he’s apparently heard they sell your personal data. Can anyone recommend a reliable VPN that collects as little data as possible?

ETA: thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I’m gonna research em and pass the info along. :)

    • dubyakay@lemmy.ca
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      9 days ago

      Okay… And what’s China going to do with your encrypted data running through their VPN servers?

      Maybe that’s all the more incentive to use them, since they deffo won’t tattle on you to the UK or Canadian govt.

  • Hellfire103@lemmy.ca
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    9 days ago

    Mullvad VPN if you’re prepared to pay; ProtonVPN or Windscribe if you aren’t.

    None of the services keep logs or require any personal info.

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    9 days ago

    Mullvad paid with monero so when the Gestapo starts arresting people, there won’t be records of them paying for it.

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    It’s not just UK, but Europe-wide soon. I imagine that the various (other) -eyes countries will be joining with similar legislation.

    And then The law of unintended consequences will strike.

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      9 days ago

      PIA is run by a sketchy company with ties to zionists. Please do not support them.

      If you need a cheap VPN go with AirVPN or even Nord over PIA.

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    9 days ago

    I use Surfshark and have done for years – but I’m not seeing it recommended really, am I missing something important that discourages people from using it?

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      9 days ago

      I moved from PIA to surfshark last year, I think its great! But your right, its not often the first to be recommended.

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        8 days ago

        1000017020 That being said, they did just send an unrequested marketing notification to my phone out of the blue… So might have to look elsewhere tbh 🤷‍♂️