VPNs for UK users?
from Alice@beehaw.org to privacy@lemmy.ml on 10 Jul 22:31
https://beehaw.org/post/21033639

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. :)

#privacy

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anon5621@lemmy.ml on 10 Jul 22:33 next collapse

Create own proxy server with cheap vps

Alice@beehaw.org on 11 Jul 15:00 collapse

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.

bluegandalf@lemmy.ml on 10 Jul 22:39 next collapse

Mullvad, Proton, PIA

Majestic@lemmy.ml on 10 Jul 23:08 collapse

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.

hansolo@lemmy.today on 10 Jul 23:59 next collapse

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

Alice@beehaw.org on 11 Jul 14:57 collapse

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

hellfire103@lemmy.ca on 10 Jul 22:41 next collapse

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.

cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone on 10 Jul 23:00 collapse

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

samsapti@feddit.dk on 10 Jul 23:09 next collapse

IVPN, Mullvad and Proton are some good ones.

sith@lemmy.zip on 10 Jul 23:28 next collapse

Mullvad.

shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip on 10 Jul 23:38 next collapse

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

CrabAndBroom@lemmy.ml on 11 Jul 17:07 next collapse

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 on 11 Jul 17:50 collapse

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 on 11 Jul 19:40 collapse

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 on 11 Jul 20:33 collapse

Good point

deadcatbounce@reddthat.com on 11 Jul 00:17 next collapse

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 on 11 Jul 14:58 collapse

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

fossuser@lemmy.ml on 11 Jul 03:54 next collapse

Mullvad, IVPN

LemmyThinkAboutThat@lemmy.myserv.one on 11 Jul 04:25 next collapse

Mullvad and Proton! But not these:

‘Cause these VPNs may have ties to…

dubyakay@lemmy.ca on 11 Jul 04:59 collapse

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.

LemmyThinkAboutThat@lemmy.myserv.one on 11 Jul 06:21 collapse

😂LMAO, thanks!😂

rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world on 11 Jul 10:45 next collapse

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?

BeN9o@lemmy.world on 11 Jul 10:51 next collapse

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

stink@lemmygrad.ml on 11 Jul 17:41 next collapse

They’re same company as NordVPN

rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world on 11 Jul 17:48 collapse

<img alt="1000017020" src="https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/cc87ff40-686d-4727-9b05-a4f1cf80dc27.jpeg"> 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 🤷‍♂️

sneaky@r.nf on 11 Jul 20:46 collapse

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

autonomoususer@lemmy.world on 11 Jul 12:29 next collapse

Tor

communism@lemmy.ml on 11 Jul 19:40 collapse

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