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Beyond traditional VPNs, there are alternative tools like [https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-networks/ '''Cloudflare Tunnels'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZeroTier '''ZeroTier'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailscale '''Tailscale'''], and proprietary solutions like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICloud#Private_Relay '''Apple Private Relay'''] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1.1.1.1#WARP '''Cloudflare WARP''']. These tools offer unique features and integrations that can complement or replace VPNs depending on the use case.
Beyond traditional VPNs, there are alternative tools like [https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-networks/ '''Cloudflare Tunnels'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZeroTier '''ZeroTier'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailscale '''Tailscale'''], and proprietary solutions like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICloud#Private_Relay '''Apple Private Relay'''] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1.1.1.1#WARP '''Cloudflare WARP''']. These tools offer unique features and integrations that can complement or replace VPNs depending on the use case.


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<blockquote>..  consider VPNs for what they are, a middleman. They have benefits. They also absolutely have associated risks. They are a tool in the box but not an end-all-be-all-be-all solution. They are far from it. We need to understand their use case when compared to various threat models.</blockquote><span id="vpn-and-alternatives"></span>
== VPNs and Alternatives ==
== VPNs and Alternatives ==


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== Privacy Policy Comparison ==
== Privacy Policy Comparison ==


As of 2023-03-19:


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See a much more robust and updated [https://www.techlore.tech/vpn vpn comparison chart here (Techlore)]
 
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! Attribute from Privacy Policy
! Provider
! [https://mullvad.net/en/help/privacy-policy/ Mullvad VPN]
! Personal Data
! [https://www.ivpn.net/privacy/ IVPN]
! Data Retention
! [https://protonvpn.com/privacy-policy Proton VPN]
! Third-Parties
! [https://my.nordaccount.com/legal/privacy-policy/ Nord Security]
! Payment Options
! Country of Data Storage
! Individual Rights
! Policy Updates
! $/Device/Month
|-
|-
| '''Personal Data'''
| [https://mullvad.net/en/help/privacy-policy/ Mullvad VPN]
| Payment info, support/problem report info.
| Payment info, support/problem report info.
| 40 days - statutory period, six months for support.
| E-mail service providers, payment suppliers.
| Cash, Cryptocurrency, Credit/Debit Card
| EU/EEA
| Correction, deletion, limitation, complaint.
| Published on the website.
| $1
|-
| [https://www.ivpn.net/privacy/ IVPN]
| Account, payment, usage, crash logs, device permissions.
| Account, payment, usage, crash logs, device permissions.
| 90 days (mostly); accounting unlinked; logs as needed.
| Braintree, PayPal.
| Cash, Cryptocurrency, Credit/Debit Card
| EU (GDPR Compliant)
| Access, rectification, erasure, revoke permissions.
| Posted on the website, emailed to customers.
| $1.42
|-
| [https://protonvpn.com/privacy-policy Proton VPN]
| Account creation, support/bug reports.
| Account creation, support/bug reports.
| Retained for active accounts; deleted when closed.
| Referrer platforms, routing technology.
| Cash, Cryptocurrency, Credit/Debit Card
| Switzerland
| Access, edit, delete, export, complaint.
| Notification of changes for enabled users.
| $1
|-
| [https://my.nordaccount.com/legal/privacy-policy/ Nord Security]
| User-provided data, automatic data, third-party data.
| User-provided data, automatic data, third-party data.
|-
| '''Data Retention'''
| 40 days - statutory period, six months for support.
| 90 days (mostly); accounting unlinked; logs as needed.
| Retained for active accounts; deleted when closed.
| Varies by data type.
| Varies by data type.
|-
| '''Third-Parties'''
| E-mail service providers, payment suppliers.
| Braintree, PayPal.
| Referrer platforms, routing technology.
| Payment processors, support, analytics, marketing.
| Payment processors, support, analytics, marketing.
|-
| Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Cryptocurrency
| '''$/Device/Month'''
| Panama
| $1
| Access, rectification, erasure, etc.
| $1.42
| Updates communicated on the website.
| $1
| $2.4
| $2.4
|}
|}


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== VPN Troubles ==
== VPN Troubles ==
=== Signs of a Bad VPN Provider ===
=== Signs of a Bad VPN Provider ===
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* They are a Free VPN.
* They are a Free VPN.
* History of selling user data.
* History of selling user data.
* Search terms like "no logs" or "zero logs" in terms of service or privacy policies.
* Search terms like "no logs" or "zero logs" in terms of service or privacy policies. [https://google.com/]
* Research the VPN provider's reputation (e.g., "provider name scam OR fraud OR ripoff").
* Research the VPN provider's reputation [e.g., "provider name scam" ( fraud OR ripoff)] [https://search.irregularchat.com/search?q=%22KAPE%22%20%28%20fraud%20OR%20ripoff%29&language=en&time_range=&safesearch=1&categories=general Search URL].


=== VPN Provider Risks ===
=== VPN Provider Risks ===
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* ExpressVPN was acquired for $936 million in 2021.<ref name="expressvpn-acquisition">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-13/kape-technologies-agrees-to-buy-expressvpn-for-936-million KAPE Technologies Agrees to Buy ExpressVPN for $936 Million]</ref>
* ExpressVPN was acquired for $936 million in 2021.<ref name="expressvpn-acquisition">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-13/kape-technologies-agrees-to-buy-expressvpn-for-936-million KAPE Technologies Agrees to Buy ExpressVPN for $936 Million]</ref>


[https://embed.kumu.io/9ced55e897e74fd807be51990b26b415#vpn-company-relationships/kape-vpns Kape VPN relationships]
Users should carefully evaluate VPN providers' transparency and privacy policies before choosing a service.
Users should carefully evaluate VPN providers' transparency and privacy policies before choosing a service.


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== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:DFP]]
[[Category:Network]]
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