Toronto, Canada, April 28th, 2025, CyberNewsWire
Court Ruling Affirms No-Logs Policy as Valid Legal Defense, Safeguarding Global Privacy Providers
Windscribe, a prominent privacy-focused VPN service, revealed that its founder, Yegor Sak, has been acquitted by a Greek court after enduring a two-year legal ordeal stemming from an alleged internet offense by a service user. The court’s decision reinforces the value of a no-logs policy in protecting privacy infrastructure providers from legal repercussions.
The case revolved around a Windscribe server in Finland, purportedly involved in breaching a system in Greece. Despite standard international practices typically involving requests for information through corporate channels, Greek authorities, in collaboration with INTERPOL, initiated criminal proceedings directly against Sak, bypassing traditional protocols.
“This case extends beyond personal ramifications; it delineates the responsibilities of privacy infrastructure providers,” Sak stated. “We do not store user activity, hence we cannot release information we do not possess.” The charges against Sak were dismissed on April 11, 2025, as the court found no substantial evidence implicating either him or Windscribe.
A Case with Potential Global Impact
This legal episode unfolded amid growing pressures on privacy-centric technology firms worldwide. While most law enforcement agencies typically pursue subpoenas for data from VPN providers under suspicion of criminal activity, Windscribe routinely refuses compliance owing to its strict no-logs policy—a stance often accepted without further escalation. This particular case departs noticeably from that norm, as Greek authorities acted on information obtained directly from the data center in Finland without any preceding inquiry to Windscribe.
“This ruling sets a troubling precedent for server ownership,” remarked Sak. “If upheld, it could render infrastructure ownership criminal for actions committed by anonymous users.”
Windscribe’s Commitment to Privacy
Windscribe operates under the conviction that the internet should be free from censorship and data exploitation. The company maintains a no-advertising policy, reflecting its ethical stance on user privacy. Sak reiterated Windscribe’s dedication to user rights, arguing against the total ban of VPNs based on misuse by a minority. “By such reasoning, one could argue for banning hammers because they can be misused,” he noted.
This situation illustrates a core challenge facing privacy services: effectively aiding legal investigations while upholding a commitment to user privacy. Capturing user logs to assist investigations fundamentally undermines the trust placed in such services, as these logs may be subject to legal requests even in jurisdictions where free speech is criminalized.
“Today it’s hacking; tomorrow it could be criticizing oppressive regimes,” Sak asserted. “We prefer to defend our users in court rather than compromising their trust.”
About Windscribe
Founded in 2016, Windscribe is a trusted VPN provider that prioritizes user privacy and censorship circumvention for millions globally. The company enforces a strict no-logs policy and prides itself on transparency and accountability. For more information, users are encouraged to visit https://windscribe.com.
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