Originally published at: Age Verification Laws Push Users to Free VPNs (Not Good)
As Age Verification laws rolled out across multiple countries in 2025, users reacted by downloading free VPNs. Ironically “free” VPNs are an illusion of privacy. The UK’s Online Safety Act took effect in July, requiring photo ID or document images for platform access. Many turned to VPNs to avoid these privacy-invasive checks. VPN downloads spiked…
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