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NordVPN is a Virtual Private Network bservice provider owned by Nord Security. NordVPN heavily advertises on popular tech YouTube channels. NordVPN operates worldwide, with offices in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, the United States, Lithuania, Switzerland, and Panama.
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Legal structure | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Cybersecurity |
| Official website | https://nordvpn.com |
Controversies
Subscription Renewal Practices
A class action lawsuit has been proposed on November 19, 2024 accusing NordVPN and its developer Nord Security of using deceptive and illegal subscription renewal practices.[1]
Privacy concerns
Due to current laws, United States intelligence agencies are prohibited from spying on American citizens' communications, including internet traffic (with some expanding exceptions).[2] However, internet traffic that exits the country is legally subject to interception and decryption. This includes VPN providers that route traffic outside the United States. As a result, using a VPN may inadvertently expose users to surveillance by U.S. intelligence agencies. No international VPN providers disclose this risk to their customers. It is entirely legal for U.S. intelligence agencies to break encryption, perform man-in-the-middle attacks, or employ other methods to weaken encryption on data crossing international borders.
If data passes international borders it is subject to "bulk collection" by the Intelligence Community because of Executive Order 12333.[3]
References
- ↑ Rizzi, C. (2024, November 20). NordVPN lawsuit filed over allegedly illegal automatic subscription renewal practices. ClassAction.org. Retrieved May 24, 2025, from https://www.classaction.org/news/nordvpn-lawsuit-filed-over-allegedly-illegal-automatic-subscription-renewal-practices
- ↑ "Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA)". Office of Justice Programs. Retrieved 25 Mar 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Goitein, Elizabeth (15 Feb 2022). "How the CIA Is Acting Outside the Law to Spy on Americans". Brennan Center. Retrieved 26 Mar 2025.
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