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Is New Zealand banning VPNs? What the under-16 social media backlash was about (2026)

In July 2026 New Zealand ruled out a VPN ban after a privacy backlash tied to its planned under-16 social media law. What was proposed, who pushed back, and what it means for VPN users.

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