Internet censorship: What is it, and how does it happen?
The internet was initially envisioned as a medium for the free flow of information and knowledge—hence its early description...
Global Internet and Social Media Censorship Report, 2020
ExpressVPN examines internet censorship around the world and reports which countries block which social media platforms.
UK’s Online Harms White Paper casts a cloud on free speech
The UK government has introduced a new regulatory framework that seeks to push companies with online platforms to regulate...
India proposes mass surveillance measures in new IT bill
Update on June 2, 2022: In light of data retention regulations, ExpressVPN no longer has physical servers in India....
Laws that threaten internet freedom around the world
We recently explained why Australia’s new cybersecurity bill is a bad idea. It gives law enforcement the ability to...
5 famous whistleblowers who risked everything
“See something, say something” is a safety and awareness campaign running across multiple cities in the United States. If you...
EU approves “link tax” and “censorship machines” for a final vote
On Wednesday, the European Union approved its controversial Copyright Directive for a final vote in January 2019. If passed,...
Uganda is now taxing its citizens for access to social media
In a blatant attempt to squash free speech and access of information, Uganda now forces its citizens to pay a daily tax to access popular social media platforms.
The 4 best encrypted email providers for extra security
Gmail may be the world’s most popular email service, but that doesn’t mean it’s the most secure. In fact,...
Did Russia really ban VPNs?
Some claim Russia is banning VPNs and drawing parallels to Apple’s recent removal of VPNs from its China App Store, but what’s the real story?
