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VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Network Privacy
A private “tunnel” for your internet traffic.
Definition
A VPN encrypts your traffic to a VPN provider and can hide your IP address from websites, replacing it with the VPN’s IP.
In plain English
A private “tunnel” for your internet traffic.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It helps on public Wi‑Fi and can reduce tracking by your local network, but the VPN provider can still see some data.
Example
Example: On a café Wi‑Fi, a VPN helps protect your browsing from snooping.