EU Court Declares VPNs Lawful Technical Tools in Landmark Anne Frank Ruling

'VPNs are lawful technical tools,' says EU Court in landmark copyright ruling

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EU Court Declares VPNs Lawful Technical Tools in Landmark Anne Frank Ruling

The EU Court has delivered a landmark decision regarding the Anne Frank copyright case, explicitly ruling that VPNs are lawful technical tools. This judgment clarifies that while copyright infringement remains illegal, the technology itself used to access content cannot be criminalized. The ruling sets a significant precedent for digital privacy and the legal status of encryption tools across Europe.

"VPNs are lawful technical tools."

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