UK MPs have passed an amendment giving the government powers to restrict access to VPNs.
Imposing digital ID checks will turn people away from using a tool that keeps them safe and secure online.
Instead it'll fuel the surveillance-based economy that causes harms.
Sign our petition to protect VPN use in the UK ⬇️
https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-government-protect-vpn-use-uk
#vpn #privacy #cybersecurity #onlinesafety #ukpolitics #ukpol
Open Rights Group
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