{"id":40211,"date":"2026-08-06T03:38:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=40211"},"modified":"2026-08-06T03:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:38:23","slug":"transparency-report-q2-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/transparency-report-q2-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Internet Access Transparency Report Q2 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transparency reporting is most useful when it\u2019s consistent. Every quarter, we publish the legal requests PIA receives, explain how they are categorized, and share the latest figures from our Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between April and June 2026, PIA received 19 legal requests. Our security programs also received 59 submissions, including two valid issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what the numbers show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d5dde3; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; max-width: 500px;\">\n<h4>Table of Contents<\/h4>\n<a href=\"#1\">PIA\u2019s Q2 2026 Legal Request Numbers\n<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#2\">Breaking Down the Requests\n<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#3\">Q2 Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure Activity\n<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#4\">Continuing to Publish the Numbers\n<\/a><br><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PIA\u2019s Q2 2026 Legal Request Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA categorizes the legal requests it receives under four headings: subpoenas, warrants, other government, law enforcement and civil requests, and foreign and informal requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-1024x564.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-1024x564.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-1536x847.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-1200x662.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Request type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Q2 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subpoenas<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Warrants<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other government, law enforcement, and civil requests<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foreign and informal requests<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>19<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"is-inline has-dot\" style=\"width: 100%; float: right;\"><p><strong>Logs produced: 0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA received 19 requests during Q2, the same overall number recorded during the first three months of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These figures represent requests received. They don\u2019t indicate that an allegation was substantiated, that a particular user was involved, or that every request sought the same type of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA does not record VPN activity logs or connection information that could be used to reconstruct what someone did while connected to the service. Its VPN infrastructure uses RAM-only servers, which don\u2019t write VPN session data to a hard drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each request is assessed according to the applicable legal process and PIA\u2019s policies. However, the absence of VPN activity and connection logs limits the information available in response to requests seeking those records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No VPN activity or connection logs were produced in response to the 19 requests received during Q2.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1024x642.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1024x642.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1536x963.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1200x752.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaking Down the Requests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-subpoenas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subpoenas<\/h3>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"is-inline has-dot\" style=\"width: 100%; float: right;\"><p><strong>4<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA received four subpoenas between April and June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A subpoena may seek records or other information relevant to a legal matter. Receiving one doesn\u2019t establish that wrongdoing occurred, and the information requested can vary from case to case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA reviews each subpoena to determine whether it is valid, properly addressed, and legally enforceable. Its no-logs policy means it doesn\u2019t retain browsing histories or VPN connection records that could link a person to activity conducted through the VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-warrants\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warrants<\/h3>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"is-inline has-dot\" style=\"width: 100%; float: right;\"><p><strong>2<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA received two warrants during Q2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warrants are reviewed individually by the legal team. The existence of a warrant doesn\u2019t change what information PIA holds: the company\u2019s systems are designed not to record VPN activity or connection logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-other-government-law-enforcement-and-civil-requests\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Government, Law Enforcement, and Civil Requests<\/h3>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"is-inline has-dot\" style=\"width: 100%; float: right;\"><p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was the largest category during the quarter, with seven requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The category covers requests that don\u2019t fall under subpoenas or warrants, including other government, law enforcement, and civil legal processes. The scope and legal standing of these requests can differ, so each one is assessed on its own circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-foreign-and-informal-requests\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foreign and Informal Requests<\/h3>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"is-inline has-dot\" style=\"width: 100%; float: right;\"><p><strong>6<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA received six foreign and informal requests during Q2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These can include approaches from authorities outside the United States or requests that aren\u2019t made through a formal, enforceable US legal process. PIA reviews the origin, scope, and legal basis of each request before responding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2 Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA works with independent security researchers through its programs on <a href=\"http:\/\/yeswehack.com\">YesWeHack<\/a>. Researchers can submit suspected vulnerabilities affecting eligible PIA products and systems for review by the security team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A higher number of submissions doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that more vulnerabilities were found. Reports can include duplicates, informational observations, out-of-scope findings, or behavior that doesn\u2019t present a security risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the Q2 figures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1024x642.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1024x642.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1536x963.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1200x752.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After duplicate submissions were excluded, 51 unique reports remained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two unique submissions were classified as valid and passed to the relevant teams for assessment and remediation where required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forty-nine unique submissions were classified as invalid. Depending on the outcome of the triage process, this category can include reports that are informational, out of scope, not reproducible, or don\u2019t demonstrate a security impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each submission still requires review. The process helps the security team separate valid vulnerabilities from duplicate reports, expected product behavior, and findings that fall outside the programs\u2019 defined scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuing to Publish the Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transparency reports aren\u2019t a claim that risks or legal requests disappear. They provide a recurring record of what PIA receives, what information it retains, and how external researchers interact with its security programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The numbers will change from quarter to quarter. Our commitment is to continue publishing them and provide enough context for readers to understand what they represent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our next report will cover July, August, and September 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transparency reporting is most useful when it\u2019s consistent. Every quarter, we publish the legal requests PIA receives, explain how they are categorized, and share the latest figures from our Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure programs. Between April and June 2026, PIA received 19 legal requests. 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