The report on the most recent audit was published in January 2020. As it turns out, this VPN doesn’t collect any data that could identify what you do online.
To give you some peace of mind, TunnelBear went through several independent audits during the last couple of years. However, the problem is that McAfee comes from the USA – which is perhaps the worst country in the world for any VPN-related business. Last year, TunnelBear was acquired by McAfee, a reputable brand in the world of digital security. This is one of the reasons why TunnelBear doesn’t allow P2P traffic. Canadian ISPs can telecom operates are also battling against pirates and 'copyright-infringing' VPNs. It has its own mass surveillance laws, and it exchanges data with the USA and other countries. You’ve probably heard about the 5/9/14 Eyes Alliance before, and you should know that Canada is a member of that alliance. This company comes from Canada, known for its strict laws. With this said, if a VPN doesn’t say where it comes from on its official website (or if this information is somewhat hidden), this is a cause for concern. That’s because those countries don’t force ISPs (Internet Service Providers) or other data controllers to collect personal information. VPNs often come from exotic locations such as Panama or Gibraltar. We’re going to find out where TunnelBear comes from, what that means for its users, and whether there were any previous data leaks. This can be problematic in the long run, even though there’s no logging right now.
TunnelBear (originally from Canada) is owned by McAfee (the USA).
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