Who owns Microsoft Defender privacy protection (VPN)?
Microsoft Defender privacy protection (VPN) is owned by Microsoft Corporation, listed (NASDAQ:MSFT). Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
| Ultimate owner | Microsoft Corporation (listed (NASDAQ:MSFT)) |
|---|---|
| Sister VPNs | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | reported |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
About Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft bundled a 'privacy protection' VPN in Microsoft Defender for Microsoft 365 Personal/Family subscribers and retired it on 28 February 2025.
Headquarters: United States · Ownership: listed (NASDAQ:MSFT)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: VPN feature for Microsoft 365 Personal/Family subscribers; switched off on 28 February 2025.
- The owner link comes from press reports; we have not confirmed it in a register or in the brand’s own terms.
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Questions and answers
Who owns Microsoft Defender privacy protection (VPN)?
Microsoft Corporation. Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
Has the owner of Microsoft Defender privacy protection (VPN) been fined?
We have no fines and legal actions on record.
Sources
- https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/microsoft-defender-vpn-is-shutting-down-for-good
- https://windowslatest.com/2025/02/01/microsoft-defender-vpn-is-retiring-on-windows-11-macos-android-and-ios
Last checked 20 Oct 2026. How we check facts.
