In 2022, the use of a virtual private network (VPN) in the United States was mainly for data privacy purposes. Other uses were streaming services and security while accessing public access, both mentioned by 42 percent of respondents. VPNs allow users to establish secure connections between their devices and the internet by encrypting the data. For this reason, VPNs are used both in a private and professional context.
Main reasons for Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage in the United States in 2022
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