The Russia VPN Ban: What You Need to Know in 2026 President Putin signed a bill outlawing the use of certain VPNs in 2017, and it has since been used as the launchpad for the Russia VPN ban. Providers have had a rough time in Russia, with 14 services getting banned in 2021 alone. Read on to get the nitty-gritty details of the VPN ban in Russia. By Samson Kiarie — 29 Jan'22 Last Updated: 31 Jul'26 Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu
Swiss Privacy Laws in 2026: The Best in the World? Switzerland is known for its Alpine landscapes and holey cheeses, but its privacy laws are equally impressive. Read on to see why Swiss privacy laws are the best in the world. By Aleksandar Kochovski — 30 Jul'21 Last Updated: 30 Jul'26
Mapped: Internet Freedom by Country in 2026 What Is Internet Censorship? Internet censorship is when online content or services — such as social media platforms, adult content sites, VoIP apps, VPN apps and others — are banned or restricted in some way. In some cases, censorship involves deleting online posts that spread hate or misinformation or that display a certain political or... By Kit Copson — 29 Sep'19 Last Updated: 21 Mar'26 Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski
What Is the Five Eyes Alliance? As a remnant of the Cold War, worldwide, multi-country spying networks still exist today. If you live in a country within the Five Eyes, you're likely being spied on, but other countries are peeking, too. By Sandra Pattison — 26 Jul'19 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25
What is the USA FREEDOM Act? What’s So Free About It? You may have heard of the Freedom Act, but be wondering what it is; we can't blame you. Between all the other acronyms and terms you regularly encounter when dealing with privacy issues, the odd one will be forgotten. Join us at Cloudwards.net as we explore what the Freedom Act is all about. By Mauricio Preuss — 13 Sep'18 Last Updated: 26 Jun'26
What You Need To Know About Cloud Laws and Regulations Storing your files in the cloud means that you're placing them outside of the laws and regulations you may be used to. Different countries have very different ideas about how data should be treated; in this article we go over some of the most important differences between countries and tries to make sense of cloud law. By Branko Vlajin — 23 Apr'18 Last Updated: 26 Jun'26
Internet Censorship in China: How the Middle Kingdom Blocks the Web Explained in 2026 The People’s Republic of China is one of the worst places for internet censorship. The communist government keeps a tight rein on internet activities, blocking many foreign websites and forbidding the mention of sensitive topics. Over the last four decades, censorship in China has been reinforced by laws with severe penalties. The Chinese government censors... By Wisdom Sablah — 13 Nov'17 Last Updated: 21 Apr'26 Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski
Which Countries Have the Best Cloud Privacy Laws in 2026? When deciding what service to use, its location is pretty important. The authorities in some countries are a lot more interested in what you're doing than others. In this article, Cloudwards.net takes a look at the countries with the best cloud privacy laws. By Sandra Pattison — 19 Aug'14 Last Updated: 22 May'26
What Is the USA PATRIOT Act? Definition, Purpose, Controversies Explained in 2026 The Patriot Act, which increased the government’s ability to surveil and collect data in the name of public security, is one of the most controversial and influential laws in U.S. history. When asking, “What is the Patriot Act?” it’s also crucial to understand its lasting impact and learn how you can use tools like the... By Kate Hawkins — 26 Jun'13 Last Updated: 20 May'26 Facts checked by Igor Kurtz
