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New Congress Site-Blocking Bill Would Target VPNs

Original: Congress Has Another Site-Blocking Bill, And This One Targets VPNs

A new bill in Congress would require internet providers to block access to certain websites, and would also go after VPN services used to circumvent those blocks. Digital rights group Electronic Frontier Foundation raised the alarm, arguing the measure risks broad censorship tools and undermines user privacy. The proposal has drawn criticism from online rights advocates as debate over site-blocking legislation returns to Washington.

Why now: Fresh US legislation reigniting online censorship and privacy concerns

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