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To Sweden. Swedish laws are the closest the world has to freedom of sharing material. I wouldnt class myself as a pirate but my usage may stretch the digital rights bill. -
So what would the brit gov see? Garbled traffic and nothing else? Surely they can decrypt VPN encryption and wouldnt you be waving a big arse red flag saying "look at me"...Originally posted by wim121 View PostTo Sweden. Swedish laws are the closest the world has to freedom of sharing material. I wouldnt class myself as a pirate but my usage may stretch the digital rights bill.I didn't say it was your ******* fault, I said I was blaming you!Comment
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Technically yes they would just see an encrypted tunnel connection. Legally, when using the VPN, my legal agreement is with relakks in sweden as they are providing my service providings.Originally posted by scooby View PostSo what would the brit gov see? Garbled traffic and nothing else? Surely they can decrypt VPN encryption and wouldnt you be waving a big arse red flag saying "look at me"...
It could raise a red flag, yet I havent had any letters yet. There are valid purposes for VPN's. I used to have to use one remoting in to the clients servers from home.Comment
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Want to PM a link?Originally posted by wim121 View PostTechnically yes they would just see an encrypted tunnel connection. Legally, when using the VPN, my legal agreement is with relakks in sweden as they are providing my service providings.
It could raise a red flag, yet I havent had any letters yet. There are valid purposes for VPN's. I used to have to use one remoting in to the clients servers from home.
I didn't say it was your ******* fault, I said I was blaming you!Comment
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Yes, at the back of your pc/laptop/router you will see a network cable. Unplug it.Originally posted by Cliphead View PostAny recommendations technical or paid for services that any of you have experience of?<Insert idea here> will never be adopted because the politicians are in the pockets of the banks!Comment
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If you want to be really sure you should climb into a Faraday cage.Originally posted by petergriffin View PostYes, at the back of your pc/laptop/router you will see a network cable. Unplug it.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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