From essential security tools to restricted circumvention software: The EU signals that VPNs are the next target following the release of its age verification app
Summary
TechRadar analyzes how regulators are increasingly framing VPNs as circumvention tools to control access, following mandatory age verification policies. The piece traces regulatory momentum across the EU and other regions, discusses arguments from privacy advocates and industry groups, and questions the practicality and risks of banning or restricting VPNs, framing them as essential privacy tools rather than mere circumvention software.