# VPN firms and digital rights groups join forces to urge the UK government to leave VPNs alone

> 20+ digital rights groups and tech firms urge the UK not to restrict VPNsAge-gating VPNs would undermine the online privacy of millions, they warnSignatories believe VPN restrictions are ineffective, technically…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/vpn-firms-and-digital-rights-groups-join-forces-to-urge-the-uk-government-to-leave-vpns-alone?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a56559ac0d4f3760f938c8a)
- **Published:** 2026-07-14
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #cybersecurity #digital #government #rights #vpns #alone #firms #groups
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