submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by 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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[–] 17 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

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.

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  • [–] 17 points 1 year 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.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    Mullvad, IVPN

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    IVPN, Mullvad and Proton are some good ones.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Create own proxy server with cheap vps

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year 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.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

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

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year 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?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year 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.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 child)

    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.

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