VPN's definitely work if you use them correctly. There are plenty that don't give any gov data, especially not in real time. Yes, the capability is there if the

VPN's definitely work if you use them correctly. There are plenty that don't give any gov data, especially not in real time. Yes, the capability is there if the provider runs Tcpdump/Wireshark on the server, but that can only give so much data. Just as an example, pair the VPN with Tor and the provider doesn't have much info other than the entry node connection. Rotate bridges/change guard node often, use I2P in conjunction, etc.