IT just rolled out a mandatory VPN across all iOS devices and I’m debating what to do. The security risks are real, but intercepting all network traffic on my phone/tablet is crossing a new privacy line. If I unenroll it my productivity will tank with no email access. 🧐🤔

Is it split tunnel? Work IP ranges go over vpn and other stuff doesn't? Or does it route everything?

It is not a traditional VPN. It is a localhost interface. Traffic does not leave the device.

Ok. So a locally executing filter/firewall. Smart, although unfortunate classification for the tech-inclined but ok for gen public (i saw other replies afterwards note it was all local too, but I appreciate you replying directly)

Well, IT does explain all this but people either don't like to read or deliberately leave it out when tweeting to sensationalize it and bash IT.

still not acceptable IMO

what isn't?