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I'm Done with Mullvad

moonwriting.blog

July 20, 2026

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Summary

Mullvad VPN's reputation as a privacy-focused company has been damaged by CEO Daniel Berntsson's donation of 5 million SEK to the ethnonationalist Örebro Party. This revelation has led to significant criticism and disappointment among users.

Key Takeaways

Mullvad VPN's co-CEO Daniel Berntsson donated 5 million SEK to the ethnonationalist Örebro Party, which contradicts the company's stated values of promoting a free and open society.
The donation accounted for 72% of the Örebro Party's income in 2025, leading to significant backlash from Mullvad's users and employees.
Mullvad has offered refunds to customers dissatisfied with the donation, despite this being contrary to its usual refund policy.
Critics argue that Berntsson's personal donation is relevant to Mullvad's reputation and could impact its partnerships and employee retention.

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Community Sentiment

Mixed

Positives

Mullvad is still my go-to VPN — the controversy only strengthens my loyalty to their privacy mission.

Concerns

The CEO's political donations are a huge red flag; it contradicts everything Mullvad stands for regarding privacy and anti-surveillance.
It's disappointing that a company focused on privacy has leadership supporting policies that enable mass surveillance.