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Proton VPN's no-logs policy passes another independent audit.
The report confirms that Proton does not log user metadata or activity.
Such audits are a welcome practice - especially for a free VPN service.
Proton VPN has revealed the results of its fourth independent security audit, which investigated the validity of its no-logs policy and security posture.
Also: Proton VPN review: A very solid free VPN with robust leak protection
Securitum performed the audit last month, and its report has now been made public. Securitum, which also counts DuckDuckGo among its VPN clients, upheld Proton VPN's claims concerning its no-logs policy; specifically, that Proton VPN does not log user metadata or activity.
Proton VPN provides a free tier
Any VPN provider that wants to earn and retain a trustworthy reputation must adhere to a no-logs policy -- and back up its claims with independent reviews. This is even more true for Proton VPN, which offers a free VPN in addition to its paid subscriptions.
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