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Increased demand for gray-zone hosting services in response to US data protection concerns

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Since early 2025, organizations and individuals concerned about data security in the US have increasingly turned to gray-zone hosting providers like FlokiNET and 1984 Hosting. These providers offer privacy-focused, resilient hosting services in jurisdictions with strong privacy protections, such as Iceland, Finland, the Netherlands, and Romania. The demand has surged due to fears that US law enforcement could access sensitive data, prompting a shift to more secure, international hosting solutions. These hosting companies operate on the edge of legal boundaries, using open-source tools and a network of trusted collaborators to protect data. They face legal and technical challenges, including takedown notices and potential fines, but remain committed to defending their clients' privacy and freedom of expression.

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  1. 04.09.2025 16:45 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 12d ago

    Surge in demand for gray-zone hosting services in early 2025

    Since early 2025, there has been a significant increase in requests from US-based clients to relocate sensitive data to gray-zone hosting providers. These providers, such as FlokiNET and 1984 Hosting, offer privacy-focused hosting services in jurisdictions with strong privacy protections. The demand has been driven by concerns over US data protection policies and the need for secure, international hosting solutions. These hosting companies operate on the edge of legal boundaries, using open-source tools and a network of trusted collaborators to protect data. They face legal and technical challenges but remain committed to defending their clients' privacy and freedom of expression.

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