ExpressVPN has 18 independent audits under its belt – here’s why they're so important
How can VPNs prove that they value your privacy? With an independent audit.
· TechRadarFeatures By River Hart published 20 September 2024
The sites, apps, and services we use every day are getting more and more data-hungry – just take a look at LinkedIn, for example, which was recently found quietly training AI with user information.
Naturally, nobody wants their personal details harvested and used without consent. It's why data privacy is such a big deal – and why I recommend relying on today's best VPNs to give you (and your data) a much-needed privacy boost. The big question, however, is whether these VPNs are trustworthy.
VPNs handle a lot of customer data, too, and the most reliable services undergo independent audits to prove that they're not doing anything unethical (or plain illegal) with it. ExpressVPN, in fact, has invited auditors to comb through its service and privacy policy a whopping 18 times.
Wondering why that matters or what happens during a VPN audit? I’ve got you covered – just keep reading.
What is a privacy audit?
Sites and services use your browsing data and personal information to tailor users' experience – and some allow third-party tracking. This isn't ideal from a privacy perspective, seeing as your data gets passed around in a way that's not always clear, and these shady parties can even create eerie targeted ads based on what you've purchased previously.
What’s in a privacy policy?
Wondering what makes a VPN a no-logs VPN? We get into the details in our in-depth explainer.
Unfortunately, all this can get everyday internet users caught up in phishing scams and data breaches.
Given the value of personal data, and the fact that it can be weaponized by bad actors, any site or service that handles it should be scrutinized. How does it manage user data? How is it protecting the data?
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