VPN firms and digital rights groups join forces to urge the UK government to leave VPNs alone
A coalition of over 20 digital rights groups and tech firms, including Amnesty International, NordVPN, and Mozilla, warns that plans to age-gate or restrict VPNs will severely compromise national…
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