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I hate how the privacy services shove in your face the "unprotected" word (lemmy.today)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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You disable the VPN, they show "unprotected", come on, I'm not really unprotected, why such a dramatic word, I just disabled the thing a little, I'm "disconnected" but it doesn't mean I'm actually unprotected, the same way it doesn't mean I'm actually protected if I'm using a VPN.

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[–] 10 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I keep seeing this but I don't understand. Does it not improve your privacy with respect to your ISP?

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  • [–] 8 points 5 months ago* (2 children)

    If your ISP tracks you, then yes; the VPN "tunnels" past the ISP. But keep in mind that the VPN provider can also sell your browsing history. And the ones suitable to work around DRM laws, usually don't have strict data protection laws.

    The issue is, that a lot of VPN providers sell their service as a privacy service, with loads of superficial bullshit or false promises.

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