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Whether you're a VPN veteran or have just started to look into the world of VPNs because of their impressive Black Friday discounts, you probably know that there are many factors to consider when choosing a VPN.

You need to consider factors like speed, unblocking capabilities, the strength of its encryption protocols, and whether its no-log policy has been audited by an independent third party. However, while these are all important, you absolutely shouldn't forget to also assess the jurisdiction the company running the VPN is based in.

The jurisdiction refers to the country where a VPN is legally based and defines the laws the company must follow when it comes to factors like data retention obligations, government oversight, and surveillance regulations.