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What jurisdictions are recorded for the VPN providers in this dataset?
This page is generated from the canonical jurisdiction field. It does not add facts outside that dataset.
Direct answer
The dataset contains 7 provider records with a value for this question. 0 records are marked verified or partially verified, while 7 are provider claims.
Evidence table
| Provider | Value | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | Panama Provider page states that NordVPN operates out of Panama; this remains a provider claim, not a legal opinion. | Provider claim | NordVPN no-logs and jurisdiction page | Verified 6 days ago (2026-09-21) |
| Proton VPN | Switzerland Proton's About page identifies Proton AG as a Swiss corporation; this is a provider-published corporate statement. | Provider claim | Proton VPN About page | Verified 6 days ago (2026-09-21) |
| Surfshark | Netherlands Provider page states that Surfshark is based in the Netherlands; this is not a legal assessment. | Provider claim | Surfshark no-logs feature page | Verified 6 days ago (2026-09-21) |
| Mullvad | Sweden | Provider claim | Source not attached | Not yet verified |
| ExpressVPN | British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN's privacy policy identifies the BVI registered place of business; this is a provider-published corporate statement. | Provider claim | ExpressVPN privacy policy | Verified 6 days ago (2026-09-21) |
| CyberGhost | Romania Privacy policy identifies CyberGhost S.R.L. as registered in Romania; this is a provider-published corporate statement. | Provider claim | CyberGhost privacy policy | Verified 6 days ago (2026-09-21) |
| Private Internet Access | United States PIA's provider page states that it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado; this is a provider-published corporate statement. | Provider claim | Private Internet Access no-logs page | Verified 6 days ago (2026-09-21) |
Important caveats
Jurisdiction is a legal-context field, not a standalone privacy or safety score. Ownership and applicable legal process may need separate review.
Methodology
The table reproduces the canonical jurisdiction field and its status; unknown values are not inferred.
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Last updated: 2026-09-21 · Unknown values are not negative answers.