The original post: /r/vpn by /u/atx150w on 2024-09-16 10:55:50.

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Amid the blocking of X in Brazil, deputies are presenting bills (PL) to Congress to try to regulate the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) in the country. The technology is capable of masking the user’s IP address and encrypting data, allowing anonymous browsing and access to the old Twitter.

Federal deputy Amon Mandel (Cidadania-AM) is one of those involved in the initiative, as noted by Teletime. Author of PL 3.402/2024, he wants to guarantee the use of the tool without suffering penalties, contrary to what was determined by the minister of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), Alexandre de Moraes, who foresees a fine of R$50 thousand for those who use VPN to access X.

For the parliamentarian, the suspension of the social network demonstrates how it is possible to be deprived of access to essential means of communication and information even without being involved in illegalities. In this way, your project would guarantee the right to free choice of tools, such as virtual private networks, to access any website .

Representative Bia Kicis (PL-DF) proposes vetoing any type of ban on the use of a VPN to access the blocked platform . In her project 3,475/2024 , she states that the fine imposed by Moraes is unconstitutional and affects digital security by preventing internet users from having an “additional layer of protection for personal information”.

More privacy for users

In PL 3,417/2024 , the focus is on the privacy of internet users. According to deputy Dr. Zacharias Calil (União-GO), VPNs are essential for protecting personal data , “especially in times when governments and private entities implement increasing control and monitoring mechanisms”, he explains.

The proposal mentions principles, rights and obligations of technology users and suppliers, in addition to establishing criteria for inspection and sanctions . According to Calil, the PL was developed in accordance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), the Marco Civil da Internet and the Federal Constitution.

This and the other two bills await the order of the board of directors of the Chamber of Deputies to continue the processing process . It is worth remembering that the provision of a fine for anyone using a VPN on X remains in effect, although the suspension of the tool’s app offering in the Android and iOS stores has been reduced.