Emily Belton

Privacy Advocate, Head of Corporate Communications

Digital rights expert

Emily is a Privacy Advocate and Head of Corporate Communications at ExpressVPN, spearheading initiatives that underscore internet security, privacy, and freedom for users worldwide.

Latest digital rights expert news

The truth about remote work surveillance

Increased remote employee monitoring via surveillance software is impacting job satisfaction and stress levels.

Is this attack a hack… or hacktivism?

We take a look at examples of hacktivism, well-known groups, and the pros and cons of hacktivism.

How remote-work tools can be used to spy on you

More people are working from home, leading to the growth of apps that let companies monitor employees.

Emily's recent coverage

november 30, 2023 - parents

Should Parents Be Concerned About iPhone's New NameDrop Feature?

The new feature on Apple's latest operating system allows phones to automatically drop contact info to each other.

Emily's top picks

Rights Center

Here is a look at how we work to protect those in need of more resources, protection, and/or support.

Trust Center

Our users trust us to protect their privacy with an industry-leading combination of hardware, software, and human ingenuity.

No-logs VPN

We’re committed to safeguarding your privacy and also aim to be transparent about the information we do and don’t collect.

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