# Are VPNs under threat in Australia? FOI documents reveal plans to block age verification workarounds

> Australian eSafety Commissioner views VPN detection as a "reasonable step" for tech companies enforcing age limitsThe watchdog notes that service providers must prevent workarounds under new industry codesAustralia's…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/are-vpns-under-threat-in-australia-foi-documents-reveal-plans-to-block-age-verification-workarounds?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5504be029f8b50f99628b0)
- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #under #documents #workarounds #australia #block #plans #verification #vpns
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