Investigation: over 75% of Android VPNs fail basic transparency tests

Our research finds missing websites, absent privacy policies, and a lack of accountability across the Play Store.

• 77% of Android VPNs studied fail basic accountability and transparency tests.
• These 2,666 apps have amassed over 2 billion downloads combined
• 43% of the apps lack a usable website for troubleshooting or product research.
• 63% rely on non-proprietary email addresses (such as Gmail)
• 54% of apps have a substandard or inaccessible privacy policy