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And Then? Mullvad’s anti-surveillance TV ad blocked in the UK (cybernews.com)

submitted 2 days ago by schizoidman@lemmy.zip to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from : https://lemmy.zip/post/59613920

Mullvad also pointed to other instances of alleged attempts to “escalate censorship and mass surveillance” in the UK, citing efforts to force Apple to install backdoors in its end-to-end encrypted cloud service, proposals that could introduce “client-side scanning and government spyware on all UK phones”, and government plans to fast-track legislation requiring identity verification for VPN use.

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[–] ToTheGraveMyLove@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (9 children)

VPNs arent a magic bullet like the tech illiterate think, but they are a useful tool like any other and paired with proper digital hygiene go a long way to limit the ability to monitor your activity across the web.

[–] techpeakedin1991@lemmy.ml -5 points 2 days ago (7 children)

Instead of your ISP seeing every site you go to, a different company sees every site you go to.

VPNs have their uses, but avoiding surveillance is not one of those uses.

[–] ToTheGraveMyLove@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I trust my VPN more than I trust my ISP. My VPN is beholden to the fascist Krasnov regime. My VPN is not.

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

My VPN is beholden to the

I think you meant ISP here

[–] ToTheGraveMyLove@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

You're right, thank you.

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