North Korea has its own intranet for citizens, while true Internet access is only reserved for high-level officials. So VPNs are banned in the country, though foreigners may be permitted to use these tools.

For Iraqi citizens, Internet censorship is an inevitable part of their lives. In a bid to stop the extremist militant group ISIS and monitor every Internet user, the government has banned VPNs outright.

Following the footsteps of China and Russia, Belarus has also banned VPNs and Tor as part of their efforts to prevent citizens from using anonymizing tools to access blacklisted websites.

The government of Oman actively censors the Internet, and while VPNs aren’t exactly illegal for public and private institutions, the use of these services is prohibited for individuals.

To prevent citizens from circumventing the Great Firewall, all unauthorized VPNs have been banned in China. In fact, VPN providers have to be officially licensed by the government in order to operate in the country.

Turkmenistan has only one government-controlled ISP which makes surveillance and blocking an easier exercise. Attempts to use VPNs and proxies to get around Internet censorship in the country are blocked and can lead to serious consequences.

Russia’s new regulations require VPN providers to register with the authorities and block access to blacklisted websites. Moreover, users have to pay hefty fines if they’re caught using non-government sanctioned VPNs.

One of the few countries with laws related to VPN usage, the UAE passed a new law that states VPN users could be jailed and fined up to $500,000 if they’re found committing a crime. Institutions, banks, and companies, however, can use VPNs freely.

Iran has enacted a strict law regarding VPN use which forbids citizens from using VPNs that aren’t government sanctioned. Failure to comply with this law can result in a prison sentence of 91 days or up to one year. Iranian government officials, though, don’t have much regard for their own censorship laws and continue to use these tools.

Since the Internet is heavily censored in Turkey, the use of VPNs to access social media networks like Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook is popular amongst citizens. However, Tor along with certain VPN providers are blocked in the country in order to prevent circumvention of government censorship.

While the Afghani government is strict when it comes to websites like those related to pornography, alcohol, gambling and others in that scope. The use of VPNs is still legal in the country.

The constitution of Albania protects its citizens’ right to freedom of speech and press. Not only is the Internet free from government censorship, but VPNs are completely legal.

In Algeria, ISPs are required to regulate and monitor online content, and though there have been some incidents of the government blocking certain sites, there are currently no bans on VPNs.

Andorra, one of the world’s most Internet penetrated countries, has no Internet censorship or government surveillance. Also, VPNs are legal to use.

Although VPNs are legal in Angola, the country has made headlines for trying to threaten freedom of speech and access to information.

Citizens are able to enjoy unobstructed Internet access in Antigua and Barbuda. Moreover, VPN usage isn’t illegal.

There are no bans on the use of VPNs in Argentina, but laws have been proposed that could make online censorship a reality.

There’s documented evidence of Internet filtering in Armenia, and social media has also been blocked in the past. Using a VPN is legal, though.

Citizens can access the Internet with complete freedom in Aruba. Plus, the use of VPNs is also permitted.

Even though website-blocking is being used in Australia, and telcos are required to store customer metadata for at least two years, VPNs are still legal and continue to be used by many citizens.

Using a VPN in Austria is completely legal and the country’s constitution protects its citizens’ right to free speech and press.

Azerbaijan heavily censors the Internet, including opposition news outlets and social media sites. The government also locks up online activists, but thankfully VPNs are yet to be made illegal.

There are no laws barring the use of VPNs in Bahrain even though the government actively censors the press and the Internet.

The Bangladeshi government has been known to block social media including WhatsApp and Facebook in the past. In fact, they once even mistakenly cut off Internet access completely! The use of VPNs is legal in Bangladesh, though.

Citizens of Barbados can access the Internet without any restrictions. VPN usage is perfectly legal as well.

Although there have been reports of Internet censorship in Belgium, using VPNs won’t land you in any legal trouble.

Despite the government placing a few restrictions on Internet access and blocking VoIP services, the use of VPNs is legal in Belize.

There’s no evidence of the government trying to censor the Internet, and VPNs are currently legal to use in Benin.

Though VPN usage is legal in Bhutan, the government occasionally blocks content that it deems offensive to the state.

While the Bolivian government does censor journalists and is even pushing for social media monitoring, the use of VPNs is still legal.

Even though the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has passed legislation that criminalizes social media content, there have been no reports of Internet censorship. Also, using VPNs is legal.

Currently, there’s no government-mandated Internet censorship in Botswana and the use of VPNs is legal as well.

The Brazilian government has tried to introduce legislation that would give it the power to control and censor the Internet. They also banned WhatsApp multiple times in 2016. Nonetheless, there’s no law that prohibits citizens from using VPNs.

While the government actively monitors the Internet usage of its citizens, VPNs are still legal to use in Brunei.

The Bulgarian government closely monitors the online activity of its citizens and asks ISPs to provide access to all Internet traffic in real-time. Using VPNs is currently legal, though.

In Burkina Faso, Internet penetration is very low with only 11.2% of the population using the Internet as of 2017. Moreover, VPN usage is perfectly legal in the country.

Only a small percentage of the population use the Internet in Burundi, but they do experience censorship. In 2015, the government blocked access to WhatsApp and Viber. Using VPNs, however, is legal.

The government of Cambodia monitors and controls online activity. In fact, there have been many instances of opposition members getting arrested for their Facebook posts. However, the use of VPNs is legal in the country.

The Cameroonian government has blocked Internet access multiple times in Anglophone regions of the country, affecting around 20% of the country’s population. VPNs can be used legally, though.

While the Canadian government has been called on to ban the use of VPNs, no such initiatives have begun. At the time of this writing, using VPNs is legal in Canada.

There are no reports of the government forcing censorship on Internet users in Cape Verde. The use of VPNs is legal as well.

The citizens of the Central African Republic can use VPNs legally, though the government has tried to censor its citizens in the past, mostly through the banning of text messages.

While using a VPN is legal in Chad, the government actively censors the Internet access of its citizens, especially during protests or elections. Recently, they banned social messaging apps and BBC throughout the country.

VPN usage is legal in Chile, though the government has monitored social media use of its citizens in the past.

Colombians are able to access the Internet freely without any intervention or limitations by the government. The use of VPNs is also legal.

While the government has attempted to impose Internet censorship in the past, VPNs are legal to use in The Bahamas.

The citizens of Comoros enjoy uncensored access to the Internet and no move has yet been made by the government to illegalize VPNs.

Even though Internet shutdowns and social media blocks are a common occurrence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, VPNs are still legal to use in the country.

The Republic of Congo’s government actively censors the Internet and has often resorted to shutting it down completely, especially in response to widespread protests. However, VPN usage continues to be legal in the country.

The use of VPNS is legal in Costa Rica, though the government has received criticism for its cybercrime law which threatens citizens’ right to Internet freedom.

There are no documented reports of Internet censorship in Côte d’Ivoire and citizens can use VPNs legally.

VPNs are legal to use in Croatia and citizens are able to access the Internet free from government interference or censorship.

While the government of Cuba is known for heavily censoring the Internet, the use of VPNs is still allowed in the country.

The situation of freedom of press in Curacao is alarming with journalists being threatened to stop reporting about certain activities. Fortunately, VPNs are yet to be made illegal.

The Internet in Cyprus isn’t subject to any government restrictions and VPNs are completely legal to use as well.

The Czech Republic has one of the lowest rates of Internet censorship, but the online freedom of its citizens came under threat when the government attempted to introduce a system that would make identification on the Internet mandatory for every user. Using VPNs is legal in the country, though.

For years, the government of Denmark has been actively blocking websites. They even recently passed a new law that could lead to substantial censorship on the Internet. VPN usage, however, is still legal in the country.

Since the citizens of Djibouti are served by a single government-owned ISP, they don’t get to enjoy unrestricted Internet access and are forced to pay high prices. Using VPNs is perfectly legal, though.

Citizens are able to access the Internet with complete freedom in Dominica. The use of VPNs is also legal.

The citizens of Dominican Republic aren’t subject to Internet censorship of any kind and can use VPNs legally.

In 2016, a leaked document revealed that the Association of Internet Providers of Ecuador (AEPROVI) cooperated with the government of Ecuador to block certain websites at their request. Nonetheless, the use of VPNs is legal in the country.

Even though Egypt has a well-documented history of violating its citizens’ right of press, VPN usage is yet to be made illegal. When it comes to Internet censorship, the government of Egypt blocked voice calls made over Skype, Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, Viber, and WhatsApp last year.

While El Salvador has been in the news for issues related to freedom of information in the country, using VPNs is completely legal.

It’s perfectly legal to use VPNs in Equatorial Guinea, though the government does have a reputation for restricting its citizens’ freedom of speech and press.

Despite the fact that only 1% of citizens have Internet access in Eritrea, it’s recognized as the most censored country in the world by the Committee to Protect Journalists. At the time of this writing, the use of VPNs is legal.

Estonia is one the freest countries in the world when it comes to Internet access and usage. In fact, it was ranked first along with Iceland on the Freedom on the Net 2017 Index. As you’d expect, citizens can use VPNs legally.

The use of VPNs is currently permitted in Ethiopia. However, how long it’ll stay that way is uncertain considering how the government not only banned third-party VoIP services like Skype, but also criminalized their use!

There are no credible reports of government-imposed Internet censorship in Fiji and VPN usage is legal as well.

While it’s legal to use VPNs, there have been some reported cases of Internet censorship by the government. For instance, Finland’s child porn filter sparked controversy as people felt many websites were wrongly censored.

The French government recently approved and adopted an anti-terrorism bill to expand police surveillance powers, and blocked over 2,700 websites in 2016. However, use of VPNs is still legal in the country.

Gabon has made news for imposing a 12-hour Internet curfew and permanently blocking social media sites like Facebook. Using VPNs is legal.

Gambia has shutdown Internet and phone access in the past, especially during elections. VPN usage is still legal in the country, though.

Although the government has seesawed back-and-forth in terms of Internet censorship and surveillance, using VPNs is legal in Georgia.

While Germany has implemented a new law that allows the government to censor social media, the use of VPNs isn’t illegal in the country.

Ghana is widely acknowledged as one of the most progressive African countries when it comes to democracy and freedom, so VPN usage is completely legal. However, many were surprised with the government’s intent to shut down social media during elections.

There’s evidence to suggest that the government of Greece is trying to censor the Internet through large-scale content blocking. Using VPNs, however, is still legal in the country.

Though the government of Grenada has passed a law to punish people with lengthy jail terms or hefty fines for offensive online content, the use of VPNs is still legal.

Guatemala is known for routinely infringing freedom of speech and individual privacy of its citizens. VPN usage, however, is perfectly legal.

The citizens of Guinea get unrestricted access to the Internet and can use VPNs legally inside the country.

The use of VPNs is legal in Guinea-Bissau and there are no reports of government interference with the Internet.

The government of Guyana neither restricts nor censors the Internet. Moreover, using VPNs is currently legal.

Using VPNs is perfectly legal in Haiti and there are no reports of the government trying to restrict Internet usage.

The Honduras Congress is currently debating a bill that would infringe on its citizens’ freedom of expression. However, VPN usage is legal as of now.

Even though the government recently passed new surveillance and encryption rules, VPNs are still legal in Hungary.

Iceland is one of the freest countries in the world when it comes to Internet access and usage. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that using VPNs is legal in the country.

Although using VPNs is legal in India, censorship on the Internet is selectively practiced by the government.

The citizens of Indonesia also face Internet censorship, with websites like Netflix, Vimeo, and YouTube blocked by the government. However, these can be accessed with VPNs as their use is yet to be made illegal.

While there’s some Internet censorship in Ireland, VPNs are completely legal and can be used by citizens.

While Israel recently approved web censorship laws to tackle online crime, using VPNs is still legal in the country.

The use of VPNs is legal in Italy and there haven’t been any reports of the government interfering with the Internet.

There are no reports of Internet censorship in Jamaica by the government. The use of VPNs is legal as well.

The Internet in Japan is generally free from government-censorship and the use of VPNs in the country is legal as well.

The government of Jordan does impose some censorship on the Internet, especially when it comes to political issues. However, VPN usage is still legal.

While VPN usage is legal in Kazakhstan, the government does actively censor the Internet. Take, for instance, the recent social media crackdown which targeted human rights activists, which does show that the government does engage in censorship.

A recent study by OONI showed “almost no signs of Internet censorship” in Kenya. As expected, the use of VPNs is legal in the country.

There are no reports of Internet censorship in Kiribati by the government. Also, the citizens of Kiribati are allowed to use VPNs.

Kosovo’s telecommunication interception law gives authorities access to all communications data, raising privacy concerns for its citizens. However despite this, using VPNs is still legal.

The Kuwaiti government actively censors the Internet, with its new cybercrime law restricting free speech and targeting online activists. Luckily, VPN usage is still legal in the country.

The government of Kyrgyzstan does engage in Internet censorship and this is particularly true when it comes to journalism. However, there’s no law barring the use of VPNs.

The government of Laos heavily censors its citizens and their use of the Internet. Fortunately, using VPNs is still legal.

There are no reports of censorship or government interference with the Internet in Latvia. Using VPNs is also legal.

Lebanon is known for its censorship and the government has even once attempted to make VoIP usage illegal. Nonetheless, the use of VPNs is permitted in the country.

The citizens of Lesotho are able to use the Internet without government-censorship. Moreover, using VPNs is perfectly legal.

While the citizens of Liberia do experience surveillance and censorship on the Internet at the hands of the government, using VPNs is still legal. The government has also been known to censor the press.

The Internet in Libya isn’t free from governmental interference and restrictions. Thankfully, VPNs are still legal in the country.

Liechtenstein is known for its stance on freedom of the press and lack of government censorship on the Internet. Using VPNs is also legal.

The citizens of Lithuania generally enjoy unrestricted access to the Internet and can use VPNs legally as well.

There are no credible reports of the government of Luxembourg censoring the Internet. Using VPNs is also legal.

The citizens of Macedonia are able to use the Internet without government censorship. Additionally, the use of VPNs is permitted in the country.

Though media censorship is prevalent in Madagascar, the government is yet to place any restrictions on Internet usage. Using VPNs is perfectly legal.

There are no reports of the government interfering with citizens’ Internet access or imposing Internet censorship. VPN usage is also legal in Malawi.

Malaysia has had issues with Internet censorship in the past and its recent anti-fake news law raises concerns around media censorship. Using VPNs is still legal, nonetheless.

The government of Maldives often blocks websites deemed pornographic or anti-Islamic, but the use of VPNs is yet to be made illegal.

There are no reports of the government interfering with its citizens’ Internet access, and using VPNs is also legal in Mali.

While the citizens of Malta can legally use VPNs, there are some concerns relating to Internet censorship. Many claim that new media laws pose a serious threat to Internet freedoms, whereas the Maltese government denies this by saying they’re not interested in censoring the Internet.

There are no reports of the government trying to restrict its citizens’ Internet access, and the use of VPNs is also legal in Marshall Islands.

Though the use of VPNs is legally permitted, Mauritania does have a past associated with Internet censorship. There have been reports of the government violating digital rights and the press self-censors its coverage of issues due to fear of the country’s new cybercrime laws.

Mauritius occasionally imposes Internet restrictions, including filtering content. However, there aren’t any reports of the government actively censoring the Internet, and VPN usage is legal in the country as well.

The citizens of Mexico, generally, get unrestricted access to the Internet and can use VPNs legally as well. However, the situation could change as reports of the government using surveillance software to spy on prominent activists and journalists have recently surfaced.

There are no documented reports of the government attempting to interfere with the Internet usage of its citizens, and using VPNs is legal as well.

In 2016, a law passed by the government received criticism from several media outlets and organizations who claimed it will lead to violation of privacy and heavy censorship. The use of VPNs is still legal in Moldova, nonetheless.

There are no credible reports of the Monaco government censoring its citizens’ use of the Internet. Also, VPNs are completely legal.

The government of Mongolia actively censors its citizens Internet usage and has even banned a list of 774 words and phrases on the Internet. Regardless, the use of VPNs is still legal in Mongolia.

There have been reports of Internet restrictions being imposed on Montenegro citizens. Recently, the government blocked messaging apps like WhatsApp and Viber on Election Day. Even so, VPNs are legal to use in the country.

While VPNs are legal in Morocco, the country has been in the news for banning Skype, Viber, and similar VoIP communication apps. Furthermore, journalists self-censor their reporting on sensitive issues as the state punishes whistle-blowing and investigative reporting.

With the Mozambique government spying on its citizens’ Internet activities, using VPNs is the only solution, and luckily, they’re yet to be made illegal in the country.

Myanmar has a history when it comes to Internet censorship, though the government is becoming less restrictive when it comes to the rights of its citizens. Using VPNs is also legal.

The citizens of Namibia are allowed to use VPNs and enjoy Internet access without any restrictions put in place by the government.

Nauru has imposed Internet restrictions in the past, including the banning of social media sites like Facebook. The use of VPNs, though, is still legal in the country.

While Nepal doesn’t actively monitor Internet activity, the government has made its intention of censoring its citizens’ Internet activities clear. Fortunately, using VPNs is legal.

There are no credible reports of the Netherlands government trying to impose restrictions on the Internet. Moreover, using VPNs is legal here.

While the government of New Zealand is known to monitor its citizens’ Internet activities, there’s no credible evidence of Internet censorship. VPN usage is also legal in the country.

The government of Nicaragua doesn’t restrict or monitor the Internet activities of its citizens and allows the use of VPNs.

Did you know that only 2% of the total population uses the Internet in Niger? And luckily, they’re able to do so without any restrictions and censorship. Using VPNs is also legal here.

While the government of Nigeria has a controversial stance on freedom of expression, especially when it comes to social media, the use of VPNs is still legal in the country.

Norway, with one of the world’s highest Internet penetration rates, gives its citizens the freedom to access the Internet without any restrictions and censorship. Using VPNs is also legal.

The government of Pakistan has blocked a number of top sites such as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook in the past. They also use Internet filtering in order to block users from accessing certain sites and content. The use of VPNs is yet to be outlawed, though.

There are no credible reports of the Palau government censoring the Internet and citizens are legally permitted to use VPNs as well.

The government of Palestine actively censors the Internet and media. Many websites have also been shut down due to political reasons. However, the use of VPNs is still legal here.

The government of Panama doesn’t censor its citizens Internet access and also allows them to use VPNs legally.

There are no reports to suggest that Papua New Guinea restricts its citizens’ access to the Internet, though the country’s new cybercrime law has raised concerns about increased censorship. Regardless, using VPNs is still legal.

The citizens of Paraguay are able to enjoy uncensored Internet access. Using VPNs is also perfectly legal here.

There are no documented reports of the Peru government trying to restrict its citizens’ Internet activities, and the use of VPNs is legal as well.

In recent times, Internet freedom has improved in the Philippines as no efforts have been made by the government to restrict its citizens’ access to the Internet. VPNs are also legal to use in the country.

While the government of Poland recently passed a new law to increase government surveillance in spite of privacy concerns, VPNs are still legal in the country.

There are no reports of the Portugal government actively censoring the Internet and using VPNs is also legal here.

While VPNs are legal to use in Qatar, citizens have to face censorship. The government instructs ISPs to block certain websites with content deemed pornographic or anti-Islamic, though harmless websites have also been targeted without any explanation.

The Romanian government put into effect its new gambling legislation in 2015, which has since then intensified concerns around censorship. However, the use of VPNs is yet to be banned in the country.

There’s evidence to suggest that the Rwandan government actively spies on its citizens’ and blocks news websites. VPN usage is legal here as well.

The citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis enjoy unrestricted Internet access and are legally allowed to use VPNs.

There are no reports of the Saint Lucia government imposing restrictions on its citizens’ access to the Internet. Using VPNs is also legal here.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines recently passed a cybercrime bill that allows jail sentences of up to two years for online defamation, posing a serious threat to public debate and free flow of information and news. Using VPNs is still legal, nonetheless

There are no documented reports of the Samoan government imposing restrictions on its citizens’ Internet usage. Also, the use of VPNs in the country is completely legal.

The citizens of San Marino are able to access the Internet without being subject to government-imposed censorship. VPN usage is also legal here.

The government of Sao Tome and Principe doesn’t interfere with the Internet in the country and allows the use of VPNs.

Known for censoring the Internet activities of its citizens, Saudi Arabia has blocked over 5.5 million websites and internal links since the start of 2008. Surprisingly, VPN usage is yet to be made illegal in the country.

Not only is freedom of press routinely violated in Senegal, but also the laws allow the government to increase censorship should they want to.

Even though using VPNs is legal in Serbia, the government routinely infringes on its citizens’ freedom of speech online.

The government of Seychelles actively tries to restrict its citizens’ Internet access, especially when it comes to silencing opposition activists. The usage of VPNs is still legal here, nonetheless.

The citizens of Sierra Leone can use the Internet without any restrictions or censorship. VPN usage is also legal in the country.

The government of Singapore is known for actively censoring its citizens’ use of the Internet. Not only do they target government activists, but also shut down political websites. Regardless, using VPNs is still legal.

The citizens of Sint Maarten enjoy unrestricted access to the Internet and are legally allowed to use VPNs.

The citizens of Slovakia don’t have to worry about government censorship and restrictions. Moreover, the use of VPNs is legal in the country.

VPNs are completely legal in Slovenia and the government doesn’t censor its citizens’ Internet usage.

There have been no credible reports of the government imposing restrictions on its citizens’ use of the Internet. VPN usage is also legal in Solomon Islands.

Somalia is renowned for actively censoring the Internet, with the government blocking access to news sites. The use of VPNs, though, is still legal in the country.

While the government of South Africa doesn’t have as many Internet restrictions as some other countries on this list, its “Internet Censorship Bill” has been widely criticized. The use of VPNs is also legal in the country.

Even though South Korea is known for censoring and monitoring the Internet, its citizens are legally allowed to use VPNs.

The citizens of South Sudan do experience Internet censorship, with the government blocking several news websites. Nonetheless, using VPNs is completely legal here.

The Internet in Spain is generally free from any kind of restrictions, though the country made news for blocking Catalan independence websites. Also, using VPNs is legal in the country.

The Sri Lankan government has censored its citizens’ use of the Internet in the past. In fact, they’ve even blocked access to certain websites. However, the use of VPNs is still legal.

While the citizens of Sudan are subject to various kinds of Internet censorship, VPN usage is still legal in the country.

The government of Suriname doesn’t censor its citizens’ use of the Internet. Moreover, the use of VPNs is legal here.

VPN usage is perfectly legal in Swaziland and its citizens are able to use the Internet without any censorship.

The citizens of Sweden get unrestricted access to the Internet and can legally use VPNs in the country.

In recent years, the Internet in Switzerland has become increasingly restrictive. Just recently, a bill proposing Internet censorship to protect domestic gambling was passed in the parliament. VPNs are still legal here, though.

The citizens of Syria do experience censorship and monitoring on the Internet. Incidents of human rights violations have also been on the rise. However, VPNs are still legal in the country.

Though Taiwan doesn’t restricts its citizens’ Internet usage, it has attempted to do so in the past by proposing an Internet Blacklist Law which met strong resistance. The use of VPNs is still legal, nonetheless.

Tajikistan is known for its Internet censorship and legally allows its citizens to use VPNs. However, the idea of creating a government-controlled data gateway has raised concerns surrounding freedom of speech and privacy in the country.

Tanzania actively censors the Internet and the situation only seems to be getting worse with time. VPNs are legal to use here.

There have been reports of blogger arrests and ISPs blocking websites in Thailand. However, using VPNs is legal in the country.

The citizens of Timor-Leste enjoy uncensored access to the Internet and are legally allowed to use VPNs.

The government of Togo doesn’t impose censorship on its citizens’ use of the Internet. Moreover, VPNs are completely legal in the country.

Even though the government of Tonga passed laws in 2015 that allowed it control Internet access in the country, VPNs are still legal to use here.

The citizens of Trinidad and Tobago get unrestricted access to the Internet and are legally allowed to use VPNs in the country.

While Tunisia has taken drastic steps to reverse online censorship and promote Internet access, the legal framework of the country poses a significant threat to Internet freedom. Nonetheless, using VPNs is legal here.

The citizens of Tuvalu get unrestricted access to the Internet and are legally allowed to use VPNs in the country.

The government of Uganda actively censors its citizens’ use of the Internet and even blocks social media sites during elections. However, the use of VPNs is legal here.

While Ukraine has made news for blocking popular Russian Internet websites, the use of VPNs is yet to be made illegal.

With the Investigatory Powers Act put into force, the Internet activities of UK citizens can be monitored by the government. The UK also made news in the past when mobile carriers blocked some VPNs. Using VPNs, however, remains legal in the country.

Though the government doesn’t actively censors its citizens’ Internet activities, the recent repeal of the broadband privacy rules means that ISPs are allowed to monitor its users. Fortunately, there’s no law barring the use of VPNs.

There are no reports of the Uruguay government imposing censorship on the Internet. Moreover, VPNs are perfectly legal in the country.

The government of Uzbekistan routinely censors its citizens’ Internet activity and has blocked Skype, WhatsApp, and news websites in the past. Using VPNs, though, is still legal in the country.

The citizens of Vanuatu are able to enjoy unrestricted access to the Internet and are legally allowed to use VPNs in the country.

There are no reports of the Vatican City imposing Internet censorship. Additionally, using VPNs is legal here.

Venezuela is known for routinely blocking social media sites like WhatsApp and Facebook. The government legally allows it citizens to use VPNs as well.

The citizens of Vietnam do experience Internet censorship, with the passing of the controversial Internet Decree barring social media sites and blogs from discussing current affairs. Still, using VPNs remains legal in the country.

There have been attempts by the Houthi Militia to enforce a complete ban on Internet usage, though the use of the VPNs is yet to be made illegal.

Internet censorship has always been an issue in Zambia, with the government banning websites due to political reasons. Using VPNs, though, is completely legal here.

Zimbabwe is known for actively censoring its citizens’ use of the Internet, and has even banned social apps like WhatsApp, especially during protests. However, the use of VPNs remains legal in the country.