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Is the government watching me?
No one knows the full extent of government surveillance, no matter which country you live in. However, if you are someone the government is interested in, then it’s highly likely that the government...
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Are age verification laws in the U.S. a threat to digital freedom?
In 2022, Louisiana kicked off a trend that's gaining momentum: making websites with adult content check if their users are over 18, often through government-issued ID. Aimed at shielding children from...
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Guide to combat digital stalking and harassment
Netflix's hard-hitting documentaries, Baby Reindeer and Can I Tell You A Secret?, underscore the urgent need for digital privacy awareness. Inspired by these haunting narratives, we've created a compr...
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Tech Friend: Choosing apps for technological sovereignty
Tech Friend is our advice column covering cybersecurity, privacy, and everyday technology. Email your question to [email protected]. If you have questions about your ExpressVPN subscription or...
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Complete list of countries that have banned or restricted TikTok
TikTok has become one of the most widely used social media platforms, with billions of users globally. But its rapid rise has also sparked controversy. Concerns over data privacy, national security, a...
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2024 UK election: Political parties’ stances on digital governance
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early general election. Slated for the beginning of July, this election is about more than who gets to live at Number 10. It's a pivotal moment that could resh...
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How to protect your creative work from AI training
Think about the last time you shared a photo on Instagram. Now imagine that same photo being used to train AI models without your consent. One moment you're showcasing your latest picture, and the nex...
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Will the EU’s Chat Control legislation undermine encryption and privacy?
The European Union (EU) is moving closer to passing new legislation aimed at combating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Known as “Chat Control 2.0,” this proposed law would require the bulk sca...
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2 in 5 people have subscription fatigue—are you one of them?
What do you do when you sit down to relax after a long day? Maybe you fire up a streaming service to catch the latest episode of that series everyone’s talking about—along with your VPN download f...
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Expert take: What Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 means for online safety
Australia is pushing forward with a world-first proposal to ban social media access for children under 16. The plan, announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is designed to protect young people f...
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