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NordVPN Launches 'My Location' Tool for Enhanced Privacy

4/3/2026

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NordVPN, the VPN provider, launched a free tool called 'My Location' to reveal physical and virtual locations.
It educates users on GPS-determined real location versus IP-based virtual location.
The distinction matters because it can drive targeted advertising and privacy invasions.
Users should choose 'Just this time' for location access to be cautious.
VPNs cannot mask GPS tracking, but encrypting traffic protects virtual footprints.

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Story summary

NordVPN, the VPN provider, launched a free tool called 'My Location' to reveal physical and virtual locations.
It educates users on GPS-determined real location versus IP-based virtual location.
The distinction matters because it can drive targeted advertising and privacy invasions.
Users should choose 'Just this time' for location access to be cautious.
VPNs cannot mask GPS tracking, but encrypting traffic protects virtual footprints.