Millions of people in the United States use a VPN to protect themselves from unwanted surveillance and hackers seeking access to their personal data. Virtual private networks (VPNs) provide a vital layer of protection and privacy, enabling access to international content libraries and streaming services. In fact, 42% of Americans use a VPN, making it no longer a niche privacy tool but a mainstream one.
Online privacy in the U.S. is shrinking. The 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act still risks torrenting users. ISPs throttle bandwidth during streaming or torrenting. Increased surveillance from government and corporations raises privacy concerns. VPNs help by masking IPs and encrypting traffic, making monitoring harder.
