"We keep no logs" — anyone can say it. But trusting a VPN on a slogan alone is not enough for people who take privacy seriously. ProtonVPN's answer is to hand the promise to an independent third party for verification.
Independent audits turn a provider's self-claim into a fact that an outside firm can inspect, review and report on. With a public report, trust stops being a matter of words.
1. Why independent audits matter
The VPN industry has a long trust crisis. Several "no-logs" providers were later found cooperating with law enforcement. Independent audits are the most direct way to break that cycle: let a neutral third party confirm the provider is not lying.
2. What the audit covers
This audit covered the client code, server configuration and the actual execution of the no-logs policy. Auditors check whether servers really keep no connection logs, whether the client has known vulnerabilities, and whether the encryption implementation meets standards.
| Audit item | Content | Result |
|---|---|---|
| No-logs policy | Server log retention | Compliant |
| Client code | Known flaws/backdoors | None found |
| Encryption | AES-256/WireGuard | Compliant |
3. What it means for users
For users, a public audit report means you no longer have to "believe" the provider — you can verify. That is a core difference between ProtonVPN and many competitors, and a reason for its long-standing reputation.
Back to the opening doubt: why believe "no logs"? Because of the audit report. Open ProtonVPN to find the public audit information, then try it with a free vpn download and experience verifiable security.
