New Proton VPN Research explores Internet Censorship across the world

Internet censorship is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with governments using different methods to restrict access to online information and digital services. To help users better understand what these restrictions are, Proton VPN has published new research alongside its Internet Censorship Simulator, exploring how internet access differs across countries.

The research showcases the availability of hundreds of popular online services across different countries, using publicly available information, provider data, and Proton's own testing. Its findings show that internet censorship is often targeted rather than widespread, with governments blocking specific platforms or types of content using techniques such as DNS and IP blocking or Deep Packet Inspection (DPI). The report also explores how modern VPN technologies are evolving to help users protect their privacy and access information more securely.

As internet restrictions continue to grow in many parts of the world, understanding how censorship works is an increasingly important aspect of digital literacy.