More Chinese are using VPNs to circumvent the 'Great Firewall', but in doing so, the privacy of their data could be in jeopardy. Photo: EPA
More Chinese are using VPNs to circumvent the 'Great Firewall', but in doing so, the privacy of their data could be in jeopardy. Photo: EPA
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VPNs 'need better industry standards' to tackle privacy, security concerns, experts say

James Griffiths

Updated: 8:00am, 16 Jul, 2015

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More Chinese are using VPNs to circumvent the 'Great Firewall', but in doing so, the privacy of their data could be in jeopardy. Photo: EPA
More Chinese are using VPNs to circumvent the 'Great Firewall', but in doing so, the privacy of their data could be in jeopardy. Photo: EPA
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