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VPNs for UK users? (beehaw.org)

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

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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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[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

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?

[–] sneaky@r.nf 2 points 1 day ago

My rule of thumb is if a VPN company is buying youtube ad spots, they're probably selling user data.

[–] BeN9o@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

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

[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day 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 🤷‍♂️

[–] stink@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 day ago

They're same company as NordVPN