VPN Savings Calculator

The calculator provided is a simple example to demonstrate a basic function, specifically multiplying the user’s monthly data usage (in GB) by their perceived risk level, with a base rate added to model a hypothetical cost per GB.

The base rate represents a fixed value to translate this usage and risk into a potential monetary saving when using a VPN. The idea is that using a VPN can help prevent financial losses associated with data theft or compromised information, which might be proportionate to the volume of data and the user’s risk environment.

How the Calculation Works:

• Data Usage (GB): This is the amount of data the user inputs, representing their average monthly internet data usage in gigabytes.
• Perceived Risk Level (1-10): This reflects the user’s assessment of how vulnerable they feel without a VPN, on a scale of 1 to 10.
• Base Rate ($10 per GB): This arbitrary value could be thought of as a representation of the cost or value of securing each GB of data used. It’s a placeholder for how much one might estimate the protection of each GB is worth or costs.

Real-World Implications of the Tool:

In a real-world scenario, this calculation can be seen as a rough estimator of the “value” of using a VPN, measured in terms of potential financial savings from avoided losses due to data breaches, theft, or surveillance.

However, the actual savings would depend on many factors, including the actual cost of data breaches, the nature of the data, legal implications, and more.