A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a tool that hides a user's internet activity and location, often used for privacy or bypassing content restrictions. Do you think under 18s should be allowed to use VPNs, or should they be banned from using them? | Daily Question

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a tool that hides a user's internet activity and location, often used for privacy or bypassing content restrictions. Do you think under 18s should be allowed to use VPNs, or should they be banned from using them? Published on 19 August 2025 → Survey conducted on 19 August 2025 on 4662 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Under 18s should be allowed to use VPNs

20%

Under 18s should be banned from using VPNs

55%

Don't know

25%

Under 18s should be allowed to use VPNs

20%

Under 18s should be banned from using VPNs

55%

Don't know

25%

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