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IP Logging

Networking

VPN (Virtual Private Network) IP Address No‑Log Policy

Retention of IP addresses and related metadata.

Definition

IP logging is the collection and storage of IP addresses, timestamps, and request/connection metadata, enabling correlation, attribution, and sometimes re-identification.

In plain English Retention of IP addresses and related metadata.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Long retention and sharing of logs can undermine privacy promises and enable surveillance or legal exposure.

Example

Example: Connection logs retaining source IP and session times for troubleshooting.