VPNs
Privacy evaluation of Virtual Private Network services. Analyzed by Data Champion® for logging policies, encryption, and jurisdiction.
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Gold
95
Gold
Mullvad VPN
Mullvad VPN AB
€5/moLOW RISK
Silver
92
ProtonVPN
Proton AG
Free - €9.99/moLOW RISK
Bronze
90
IVPN
Privatus Limited
$6 - $10/moLOW RISK
Category Risk Assessment
| Risk Category | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Logs | LOW | Top VPNs maintain strict no-logs policies |
| DNS Leaks | MEDIUM | Configuration errors can expose browsing |
| Jurisdiction | MEDIUM | Legal requirements vary by country |
| Payment Tracking | LOW | Anonymous payment options available |
| VPN Provider Trust | MEDIUM | Must trust provider claims and audits |
| Traffic Analysis | LOW | Advanced attacks possible but rare |
Product Comparison
| Product | Overall | Data Collection | Security | User Control | Transparency | Data Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mullvad VPN Mullvad VPN AB | 95 | 98 | 96 | 92 | 94 | 96 | €5/mo |
ProtonVPN Proton AG | 92 | 95 | 94 | 90 | 92 | 94 | Free - €9.99/mo |
IVPN Privatus Limited | 90 | 94 | 92 | 88 | 90 | 92 | $6 - $10/mo |
 NordVPN Nord Security | 78 | 75 | 88 | 78 | 72 | 76 | $3.39 - $12.99/mo |
 ExpressVPN Express VPN International Ltd | 75 | 72 | 86 | 75 | 70 | 74 | $8.32 - $12.95/mo |
Scoring Criteria
Data Collection (30%)
Minimal data gathering practices
Security (25%)
Encryption and protection measures
User Control (20%)
Privacy settings and data rights
Transparency (15%)
Clear policies and accountability
Data Usage (10%)
How data is used and shared