Internet ShutdownsGovernment Internet Shutdowns Have Cost $44.8 Billion Since 2019
Our live internet shutdowns index measures the financial consequences in real-time and provides information on previous years' data.
VPN, Internet Rights & Security Research
Internet Censorship
Millions of internet users are affected by internet censorship every year. In many countries, access to digital information and communications is deliberately and repeatedly disrupted as a form of social control.
In these investigations, we explore the social, political, and economic impact of internet censorship all over the world. You’ll also find research that aims to spotlight the underlying technology used to restrict internet access.
In these investigations, we explore the social, political, and economic impact of internet censorship all over the world. You’ll also find research that aims to spotlight the underlying technology used to restrict internet access.
Internet ShutdownsGovernment Internet Shutdowns Cost $24.7 Billion in 2022Our live internet shutdowns index measures the financial consequences in real-time and provides information on previous years' data.
Internet ShutdownsGovernment Internet Shutdowns Cost $5.6 Billion in 2021Our live internet shutdowns index measures the financial consequences in real-time and provides information on previous years' data.
Internet ShutdownsThe Tech Companies Behind Internet Shutdowns: Allot Ltd.Israeli deep packet inspection manufacturer has commercial relationships with 14 ISPs who have implemented internet shutdowns in 21 countries.
Internet ShutdownsGovernment Internet Shutdowns Cost Over $4 Billion in 2020Our annual report analyzes every major intentional internet shutdown around the world in 2020 and reveals that they cost a world economy $4BN.
Internet ShutdownsGovernment Internet Shutdowns Cost $8 Billion in 2019Our report analyzes every major internet shutdown around the world in 2019 and reveals this growing trend cost the global economy over $8 billion last year.
Russian Internet Censorship of LGBTQ+ WebsitesInternet censorship of LGBTQ+ websites has risen by over 115% in Russia following new laws passed in December 2022.
Internet CensorshipRussian Internet Censorship Spending Since 2022Russia's internet censorship agencies have increased spending by 63% since February 2022, with many of the largest increases occurring near Ukraine's border.
Blocked WebsitesVPN Censorship Investigation: Which Governments Block VPN Websites?Analysis of over 12 million internet measurement tests reveals the countries that block access to VPN and other privacy enhancing technologies the most.
Blocked WebsitesWebsites Blocked in Russia Since Ukraine InvasionWe are tracking the websites officially blocked in Russia by the authorities since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 that relate to the conflict.
Digital RightsRussian Digital Rights Violations in UkraineThis report tracks Russian initiatives that threaten the digital rights of those living in Ukraine.
Digital RightsChina’s Surveillance State: A Global ProjectResearchers Valentin Weber and Vasilis Ververis reveal the global reach of Huawei's tech and the U.S. companies that facilitate China's surveillance state.
Blocked WebsitesISP Website Blocks: How Bad are the UK's Web Filters?Our study of UK ISP website blocks reveals charity, school and social support websites are among thousands of sites wrongfully blocked by overzealous content filters.
Our Research Experts
Simon Migliano
Head of Research
Simon Migliano leads our research and testing into VPN applications, as well as wider investigations into internet privacy and security matters. Utilizing these findings, he produces in-depth VPN reviews and expert guidance on online safety.
His work examining dangerous free VPNs, identity theft, and internet censorship has been featured in over 1,000 publications worldwide including the BBC, CNET, Wired, and the Financial Times.
Samuel Woodhams
Digital Rights Lead
Samuel Woodhams leads our research on censorship, surveillance, and internet freedom to help defend internet freedoms around the world.
His research has been featured by the BBC, Washington Post, Financial Times, and The Guardian.