Internet: Privacy
2026-06-18 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 11356 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the role of VPNs in supporting a) online privacy and b) cybersecurity for i) individuals and ii) businesses.
Answer
The Government recognises that VPNs play an important role in keeping online networks and personal data secure, including for businesses and remote workers. We continue to consider the evidence on VPNs collected as part of the ‘Growing up in the Online Wo...