ProtectEU and VPN Privacy: What the EU Encryption Plan Means for...
Texting through SMS is pretty much a thing of the past. Most people today rely on apps like WhatsApp and Signal to share messages, make encrypted calls, or send photos—all under the assumption that our conversations are private. But that privacy could soon be at risk in the EU.
VPNs rely on end-to-end encryption and strict no-log policies to keep users anonymous. However, if ProtectEU leads to mandatory encryption backdoors or expanded data retention rules, that could force VPN providers to change how they operate—or leave the EU altogether.
Surfshark's Perspective
Surfshark takes a more optimistic view. Legal Head Gytis Malinauskas says the strategy still lacks concrete policy direction and sees the emphasis on cybersecurity as a potential boost for privacy tools like VPNs.
Mullvad VPN's Stance
Mullvad VPN isn’t convinced.
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