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Does PrivateInternetAccess being located in the US have any impact on the security of their service? They are heavily promoted and that makes me skeptical of th
by canvia 13y ago
Does PrivateInternetAccess being located in the US have any impact on the security of their service? They are heavily promoted and that makes me skeptical of their motivations.
- colinbartlett 13y agoMy understanding is that, in some ways, it gives them an advantage since many countries in the EU and elsewhere have mandatory data retention laws. The US does not. They also go out of their way to accept anonymous payment sources, something most VPN providers don't bother with.
- dotBen 13y agoYes, see Lavabit. The FBI can compel a US company to add a wiretap to their infrastructure.
- BillFranklin 13y agoThat's why we built Lavaboom overseas and out of US jurisdiction. The same applies to many secure email providers.