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Private Internet Access VPN Not Routing via UK Due to Investigatory Powers Bill
8 points by roryrjb on Dec 1, 2016 | hide | past | favorite | 3 comments
Since yesterday if I try to connect via the UK it actually connects via the Netherlands, has this affected anyone else? See below an email response to my query:

"As you may have noticed, our UK servers (London and Southampton) are currently listing Netherlands IP addresses.

This is part of initial changes we have enacted on our network in response to the Investigatory Powers Bill which passed Royal Assent on 29 November 2016.

We will send an email in the near future detailing our response to the Investigatory Powers Act, including the steps we are making moving forward, but at this time I cannot release any further information.

I apologise for the limited information at this time, but please be assured that we are taking steps to ensure your privacy and security are maintained."



Ah, interesting. Nice to see them being proactive about it. I just assumed it was outdated Geolocation from IP changes.

I find I'm more annoyed by sites assuming I want Dutch over Samsung USA than sites that ask if I'd prefer...


It is good that they are being proactive about it, but a UK option is one of my requirements, I'm currently looking for an alternative provider that will still route via the UK, is priced competitively and has a Linux client.


OK they have now changed this back, so UK connections are now valid. I'd edit the title of this to avoid what is now incorrect, but I can't.




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