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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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[–] communism@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago

Mullvad or AirVPN. AirVPN has port forwarding so good if you need to torrent

[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Mullvad VPN if you're prepared to pay; ProtonVPN or Windscribe if you aren't.

None of the services keep logs or require any personal info.

windscribe if you're prepared to pay too. i like mullvad but i prefer windscribe or port forwarding

[–] bluegandalf@lemmy.ml 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Majestic@lemmy.ml 16 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

PIA is run by a sketchy company with ties to zionists. Please do not support them.

If you need a cheap VPN go with AirVPN or even Nord over PIA.

[–] Alice@beehaw.org 4 points 1 day ago

Appreciate the info, neither of us want to support zionists.

[–] hansolo@lemmy.today 6 points 2 days ago

Agreed, I was warned off of PIA 5+ years ago.

[–] LemmyThinkAboutThat@lemmy.myserv.one 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] dubyakay@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Okay... And what's China going to do with your encrypted data running through their VPN servers?

Maybe that's all the more incentive to use them, since they deffo won't tattle on you to the UK or Canadian govt.

😂LMAO, thanks!😂

[–] fossuser@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 days ago

Mullvad, IVPN

[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 days 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

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

[–] sith@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 days ago
[–] samsapti@feddit.dk 5 points 2 days ago

IVPN, Mullvad and Proton are some good ones.

[–] autonomoususer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago
[–] anon5621@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Create own proxy server with cheap vps

[–] Alice@beehaw.org 2 points 1 day ago

Neither of us are very techy and I told him I'd look into this for him because he's juggling 100 different things right now. I think my dumb ass relaying instructions on how to do this, to his dumb ass, would end in tears.

[–] deadcatbounce@reddthat.com 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

It's not just UK, but Europe-wide soon. I imagine that the various (other) -eyes countries will be joining with similar legislation.

And then The law of unintended consequences will strike.

[–] Alice@beehaw.org 1 points 1 day ago

Oh, goody. The internet's gonna get a lot worse with a lot fewer voices to hear from.