Guides: VPN

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Can UK police track a VPN?

Police cannot decrypt live VPN traffic, but they can request logs and use other methods. Here is what a VPN hides from investigators and what it does not.

Arne Borchert · July 13, 2026
Is a VPN legal in the UK?

Yes, using a VPN is legal in the UK. What the law says, how the Online Safety Act's age checks changed things, and what stays illegal with a VPN.

Arne Borchert · July 11, 2026
Is there any 100% free VPN?

Yes, a few genuinely free VPNs exist, but most 'free' apps come with a catch. Here is how to tell a safe free VPN from one that sells your data.

Arne Borchert · July 7, 2026
What exactly does a VPN do?

A VPN encrypts your traffic and hides your IP address. Here is what that actually protects, what it does not do, and where it genuinely helps.

Arne Borchert · July 5, 2026