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Opera browser VPN automatic activation rollout

Overview

Opera has introduced a new feature for its desktop browser VPN that automatically activates when a user connects to an unsecured or public Wi-Fi network. The rollout has begun for users in the United States and France.

The service is free, requires no account, and follows a no-logs policy that has been independently verified by Deloitte and complies with GDPR. Arjan van Leeuwen, head of engineering for Opera One, stated that “online privacy should be a natural occurrence rather than a task that must be remembered every time a user connects to a public network.” A broader global release is planned for the future.

Entities

Opera · Deloitte · NordVPN · Arjan van Leeuwen · ExpressVPN

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Opera browser introduces automatic VPN activation for public Wi-Fi

    Opera's desktop browser will now automatically activate its free, built-in VPN when detecting unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, starting with users in the US and France.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Opera, ExpressVPN, and Gpg4win offer digital privacy tools

    Opera introduces automatic VPN activation for public Wi-Fi in the US and France, alongside reviews of ExpressVPN and Gpg4win encryption tools.

Sources

chip.de · gamemag.it · novidad.es · stadt-bremerhaven.de · techgear.gr