Mullvad VPN
🇸🇪
Sweden
Mullvad is the most private VPN on the market. You don't even need an email to sign up — just a random account number. It's open source, doesn't log anything, and has passed multiple independent audits.
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No-logs policy, no email required, accepts cash/crypto, and all clients are open source. Independently audited.
🌍 Jurisdiction & Privacy Laws
🇸🇪
Sweden
Based in Sweden
Privacy Law Implications:
Data Protection: Stronger laws mean better protection of your personal data
Government Access: Some countries can force companies to hand over user data
Surveillance Alliances: International agreements may allow data sharing between countries
User Rights: Your legal rights to access, correct, or delete your data
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