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Age Verification Laws Drive Surge in VPN Interest

Original: Age Verification Sparks Surge in VPN Interest: Research New research is, yet again, confirming that whenever the governm

New research indicates that government age verification requirements are prompting a sharp rise in public interest in VPN services. The findings add to a established pattern: whenever censorship or online restrictions are introduced, users quickly look for tools to bypass them. Critics say the trend shows age verification rules are easily circumvented and may push ordinary users toward privacy tools without actually protecting minors.

Why now: Age verification rules are being rolled out or debated in several countries, drawing attention to their practical effects on user behaviour.

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• Age Verification Sparks Surge in VPN Interest: Research New research is, yet again, confirming that whenever the government implements censorship laws, VPN interest soon follows. https://www. freezenet.ca/age-verification- sparks-surge-in-vpn-interest-research/ # Censorship #… · freezenet@noc.social · 2

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