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19 August 2025

4662 GB adults surveyed

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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a tool that hides a user's internet activity and location, often used for privacy or bypassing content restrictions. Do you think under 18s should be allowed to use VPNs, or should they be banned from using them?

Conducted 19 August 2025

YouGov surveyed 4662 GB adults

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55%
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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a tool that hides a user's internet activity and location, often used for privacy or bypassing content restrictions. Do you think under 18s should be allowed to use VPNs, or should they be banned from using them?

Conducted 19 August 2025

YouGov surveyed 4662 GB adults

By:
20%
55%
25%

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