[iMore Question]

I've seen a lot of talk about VPN's does private browsing offer the same security or is it literally just hiding my data on that particular device?

many thanks

Matt

[Rob Phillips]

Private browsing is more or less just hiding your data on that particular device and certainly doesn't offer the same level of security as using a good VPN.

[Just_Me_D]

Per Apple: Private Browsing protects your private information and blocks some websites from tracking your search behavior. Safari won't remember the pages you visit, your search history, or your AutoFill information.

Source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203036