VPN Trust Initiative

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VPNs are Essential Tools for Privacy and Security, and Should Not Become a Political Football

May 16, 2025

Today, in a regrettable move, the Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris extended blocking orders to several VPN providers operating within France. The ruling is designed to restrict access to specific websites for users in France, or French overseas territories, risking the integrity of the Internet. The legal action, brought by Canal+, and the Ligue de Football […]

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Types of VPN and FAQs

January 24, 2024

Welcome to the last part of the VPN Trust Initiative’s three-part explainer on virtual private networks, how they work, and what they’re used for. We’ll besploring the various types of VPN you will encounter, as well as answer some frequently-asked questions. This is Part 3; you may also be interested in Part 2 (Benefits of […]

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Benefits of VPNs

January 24, 2024

Welcome to Part 2 pf the VPN Trust Initiative’s three-part explainer on virtual private networks, how they work, and what they’re used for. This time we’re exploring the benefits of VPNs. You may also be interested in Part 1 (How VPNs work) and Part 3 (Types of VPNs and FAQs). This series is delivered by the […]

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How VPNs Work

January 24, 2024

Welcome to the VPN Trust Initiative’s three-part explainer on virtual private networks, how they work, and what they’re used for. This is Part 1; you may also be interested in Part 2 (Benefits of VPNs) and Part 3 (Types of VPNs and FAQs). This series is delivered by the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) is a […]

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VPN Trust Initiative: VPN Trust Seal Accreditation Program has Launched

September 26, 2023

The Trust Seal accreditation program provides a clear public indicator that participating VPN providers follow established best practices. Washington, D.C., September 26, 2023 — The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) launched the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) in 2020 to establish a baseline for how virtual private network (VPN) providers should operate. The goal is to help […]

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The i2Coalition Issues Open Letter to United States Policymakers on VPN Security Technologies

July 29, 2022

Christian Dawson, the Executive Director of The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (“i2Coalition”) wrote the following letter to policymakers on the subject of Virtual Private Network (VPN) security technologies. Click here for the PDF version. An Open Letter to United States Policymakers Re: i2Coalition Expands VPN Trust Initiative – Announces Principles to Evaluate VPN Security Technologies On […]

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Press Release: i2Coalition Expands VPN Trust Initiative To Drive Greater Industry Accountability and Hold Industry Partners to a High Standard

May 25, 2022

***PRESS RELEASE*** i2Coalition Expands VPN Trust Initiative To Drive Greater Industry Accountability and Hold Industry Partners to a High Standard VPN Trust Initiative Seeks to Create Standardized Industry Benchmarks for VPN Providers that Advance Trust and Transparency throughout the Industry for the benefit of VPN users around the world Washington, D.C., May 25, 2022 – […]

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i2Coalition Launches VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) to Promote Industry Best Practices and Ensure Online Consumer Safety

December 11, 2019

Collaborative Initiative to Educate Consumers on the Digital Privacy and Security Benefits of VPNs, and Ensure VPN Providers Meet High Operational and Ethical Standards Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) add security and privacy to online communications and activity. To drive further awareness of and trust in this crucial technology, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (“i2Coalition”) has announced the launch […]