Denmark wants to ban VPNs to unlock foreign, illegal streams – and experts are worried

• Denmark wants to ban VPNs for streaming foreign and illegal content
• Digital rights groups slam the bill's broad wording as a "totalitarian" feel
• The Danish Culture Minister insists the goal is to target online piracy

The Danish government has ignited a firestorm of criticism after proposing a new bill that would make it illegal to use a VPN to access geoblocked streaming content or bypass restrictions on illegal websites.

The proposal, which is part of a larger legislative effort to combat online piracy, has alarmed digital rights advocates who fear it could have far-reaching consequences for internet freedom in the country.

While many people use the best VPN services to enhance their online privacy and security, they are also commonly used to access streaming libraries from other countries, for example, watching American Netflix from Denmark. According to a recent survey by the Danish Chamber of ...