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Rene Millman

Proton VPN usage spikes in Turkey following new regulatory proposals

Proton VPN in use on a smartphone.
  • Turkey's BTK is preparing a VPN licensing system and a mobile "child line" to restrict minors' access to violent content.
  • The regulatory overhaul follows consecutive school attacks in Sanliurfa and Kahramanmaras.
  • Proton VPN daily sign-ups have doubled, with the provider stating it will "never" log user data for authorities.

Demand for virtual private networks is surging in Turkey following reports that the government is preparing to restrict access to unauthorized VPN services.

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