Internet service providers could soon be able to gather data on health information, browsing habits, and other information about its users.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a repeal of protections put in place under the Obama administration. 

The Federal Communications Commission Internet privacy rules were overturned by the new Republican administration. Now, internet service providers are allowed to sell users' browsing data without the consent of the user. 

Like Us on Facebook

According to Digital Trends, the US Congress has announced its decision to allow broadband ISPs to sell browsing data without the approval of users. This has made many Internet users consider having VPNs as a contingency plan to protect their privacy.

VPN can help individuals to protect their data from hackers, and it can hide the real location of a user. Using Virtual Private Network can also make it difficult for ISPs to track a user's browsing history, 9to5 Mac reported.

While Apple line of products (tablets and smartphones) are high-performing devices, vulnerabilities still prevail as far as internet browsing security is concerned.

In situations where third-party applications are not secured, a Virtual Private Network can help hinder susceptibilities.

Here are some tips for selecting the best VPN service.

It is not advisable to use a free VPN service provider, and the App Store may not be a good place to search for a VPN app. It is advisable to test several service providers for some time before settling on the best depending on their server location and data speeds.

Some of the most sought-after VPN service prooviders are Private Internet Access VPN, PureVPN, IPVanish VPN, Express VPN, and NordVPN.