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Virtual private networks (VPNs): parent/carer factsheet

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Online Risks

Share this factsheet with parents/carers to help them understand what a VPN is, the risks associated with using one, and what to do if they think their child might be using a VPN to bypass age restrictions on adult content.

Last reviewed on 18 August 2025

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Virtual private networks: parent and carer factsheet

VPNs: parent/carer factsheet

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