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<h2>Tor: Overview</h2>
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Tor is a network-within-a-network that allows people and groups to
improve their privacy and security on the Internet. It also enables
future software developers to create new kinds of communication tools
that have built-in privacy features. Tor can provide the foundation for
a whole range of applications that allow organizations and individuals
to share information over public networks without compromising their
privacy.
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Individuals can use Tor to shield themselves and their family members
from being tracked by remote websites. They can also use it to connect
to resources such as news sites or instant messaging services that are
blocked by their local Internet service providers (ISPs).
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Groups such as the German "Diabetes People" organization recommend Tor
for safeguarding their members' online privacy and security. Activist
groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) are supporting
Tor's development as a mechanism for maintaining civil liberties online.
Corporations are investigating Tor as a safe way to conduct competitive
analysis, and are considering using Tor to test new experimental projects
