+A **Virtual Private Network** (VPN) extends a private [Network](/wiki/network) across a public one, creating a secure, [Encryption](/wiki/encryption)-protected connection. It allows users to send and receive data as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network, enhancing online privacy and bypassing censorship.
+## See also
+- [Data Privacy](/wiki/data_privacy)
+- [Cybersecurity](/wiki/cybersecurity)
+- [Proxy Server](/wiki/proxy_server)