VPN Industry Ownership Relationships: Mapping ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark Corporate Connections
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walterbell
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Summary
This article explores the complex ownership relationships and corporate connections between major VPN companies like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark. It features an interactive map created by a VPN industry insider that charts the proven relationships between VPN providers, media companies, and affiliate programs. The content reveals the murky ownership structures and business relationships that often remain hidden from consumers, highlighting concerns about data ownership and transparency in the VPN industry.
Key quotes
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"I'm mapping the relationships between VPN companies."
"This beauty right here is a VPN map that charts every proven relationship between media companies..."
"The relationship between corporate VPNs and Paid Affiliates, and who really owns your data."
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