VPN users under siege in Jammu and Kashmir as authorities issue a 2-month ban – here’s what we know

People in Jammu and Kashmir are being prosecuted for using unauthorized VPNs. Authorities said the VPN ban is needed for online security, but digital rights experts are concerned.

US withdraws from internet freedom bodies it deems “wasteful, ineffective and harmful”

President Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the country from key international internet freedom organizations, including the Freedom Online Coalition and Global Forum on Cyber Expertise.

Roblox rolls out mandatory age verification for chat features globally

If you want to chat on Roblox, get your ID ready. The platform is expanding mandatory age verification globally, raising new questions about data privacy and user safety.

Pakistan begins blocking unregistered VPN apps – and this popular service is among the casualties

Proton confirms its apps have been blocked since December 22. Here’s what you can do to evade restrictions.

New Virginia teen safety law sparks privacy debate and fresh legal challenges

The amendment to the VCDPA places strict limits on data collection and usage hours for minors, but privacy advocates warn that age verification could put data at risk.

2025 Digital rights review: Spyware, AI war & EU regulations

We spoke to the digital rights organization Access Now about the most significant developments of the past 12 months. Here’s what they said.

Beyond VPN protection – how NordVPN changed in 2025, and what’s in store for 2026

From post-quantum encryption to censorship unblocking and scam protection, next year NordVPN is set to finish the work started in 2025. Here’s all you need to know.

Age verification changed the internet in 2025 – here’s what it means for your privacy in 2026

We spoke with leading privacy experts and VPN industry analysts to discuss age verification online and explore why your privacy could be at risk in 2026.