VPN Usage in UK Skyrockets Amid Online Safety Crackdown

VPN sign-ups in the United Kingdom have surged by over 1,400 percent following the enforcement of new age verification measures under the Online Safety Act.

The legislation, aimed at protecting minors online, has triggered widespread concerns over privacy and content access, prompting many users to turn to virtual private networks as a workaround.

Internet providers and digital rights groups continue to debate the implications of the law as demand for circumvention tools reaches unprecedented levels.