EU introduces strict new security rules for VPNs with the help of industry giants
THE SO WHAT
Formal EU security standards for VPNs—shaped with input from NordVPN and Surfshark—turn VPN compliance into a regulated category, not a marketing checklist. If your product bundles or recommends VPNs, expect due diligence questions and make sure your vendors can document conformity before regulators or customers ask.
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