I’ve been digging into the whole “no-logs” promise that VPNs keep advertising, and here’s the reality: technically, any VPN could monitor your browsing history, but the good ones promise they won’t and that they don’t keep any logs. This is supposed to mean that even if they get hit with a court order, there’s nothing to hand over because they never had it in the first place.
But here’s the catch. Some of these no-logs claims are shaky, relying on registrations that might not hold up in court. Even the most trustworthy VPNs can be legally forced to start logging user data, which kind of defeats the whole purpose of using a VPN in the first place. The only one that seems to have some extra protection is Proton VPN, thanks to Switzerland’s privacy laws that are way stronger than most other places.
So yeah, while using one of the best VPN services can add a layer of data privacy to your online life, don’t just blindly trust any no-logs claim. Do your research, check for independent audits, and understand the legal landscape the VPN operates in. Your privacy is worth it.