In 2022, the main reason that led to the use of a virtual private network (VPN) in the United States was to protect personal data, mentioned by 66 percent of respondents. VPNs allow users to establish secure connections between their devices and the internet by encrypting the data. For this reason, VPNs are used both in a private and professional context.
Reasons for choosing to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in the United States in 2022
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Forbes. (October 11, 2022). Reasons for choosing to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in the United States in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1342803/reason-choose-vpn-usage-united-states/
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