VPN firms and digital rights groups join forces to urge the UK government to leave VPNs alone
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The UK debate over VPN age-gating is a preview of how consumer privacy tools will get entangled with child-safety regulation. If your product relies on VPNs for security or remote access, track this closely—compliance friction or outright restrictions could hit user experience and support load overnight.
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