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submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by Alice@beehaw.org to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
 

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. :)

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[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 12 points 1 day ago (2 children)

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

[–] CrabAndBroom@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You can also pay for Mullvad by generating a random token on their website and then just literally sending them cash in an envelope lol.

[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 day ago

Oh, you can absolutely do that. There's a higher risk of it getting lost, and it takes longer, but it's definitely an option.

[–] communism@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Won't your state know you're using the VPN based on the fact that all your internet traffic is going to the VPN lol