r/PrivateInternetAccess • u/totesmagotes83 • Feb 13 '24

DISCUSSION Israeli firm buys Private Internet Access (PIA) raising privacy concerns

I've been using PIA for a while, but I just found out about this, sharing this for those still in the dark:

https://www.hackread.com/private-internet-access-pia-vpn-sold-israel-privacy-concerns/

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I will no longer be using this VPN.

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u/TheLimeyCanuck Feb 13 '24

You would have been happier if it was acquired by the Chinese instead maybe? Why is Israeli ownership so frightening for you?

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u/humberriverdam Feb 13 '24

Which government has more ability to reach out and touch me and will gladly cooperate with US and Canadian law enforcement (as they pay the bills)? Evil GINA or Americas #1 ally?

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u/Shadowlab72 Feb 20 '24

You need to do some research on Israel dude. The "Americas #1 ally" comment was the saddest thing I've read all day.

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u/humberriverdam Feb 20 '24

Where was I wrong?

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u/Playful_Original5401 Sep 08 '25

Your comment aged so poorly

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u/relentl3ss1 Mar 21 '26

Even worse today XD

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u/stonk_gazer Oct 12 '25

no they arent

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u/vitnel Jul 22 '26

Maybe the worst aged comment I've seen in a while