Re: NordVPN

On Fri, 7 Jun 2024, JAB wrote:

NordVPN introduces transparency reports
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https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-introduces-transparency-reports/
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They claim they don't release customer info to third parties, but are
skimpy on details concerning law enforcement.
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They indicate "Number of automated DMCA requests: 2,421,053,"  but
don't explain what is happening here.
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Their current policy supports cyberbullies since they implicitly claim
they don't keep records.
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But on the other hand, they say " We have never disclosed any user
data or provided any access to user traffic to any third party."  I
believe "third party" excludes law enforcement
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third party - A third party is someone who is not one of the main
people involved in a business agreement or legal case, but who is
involved in it in a minor role.
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Obviously this is just marketing. Look at who their founders are, who the owners are, and where they are based.
Then you can conclude that of course they will release any information, in secret, that will benefit them.
No company will refuse to comply, when the company itself is at risk, there's to much money involved.
Therefore, the only rock-solid solution is a federated or decentralized solution that is run on an open source basis which does not need funds, legal system or a government to function.