Explained: India’s New VPN Rules And How They Affect Your Digital Freedom

India’s cybersecurity watchdog - CERT-In - has issued new rules for VPN service providers in the country, which will be effective starting September 25, 2022. These rules will make it mandatory for VPN companies to collect and store data of their users for up to five years. Why are VPN providers unhappy with the new regulations? How will it affect your digital freedom? Here’s everything that you should know.