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Proton has handed over 32,076 users' data to governments since 2017. Their own transparency report states a 94% compliance rate in 2024. (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 week ago by cm0002@infosec.pub to c/privacy@programming.dev

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[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 196 points 1 week ago (30 children)

Once again - Proton is legally obligated to comply with the laws of the country in which they are based. This isn't specific to Proton, and they are not going behind your back to do this. In case it's not clear, this data is directly from Proton.

[–] IceFoxX@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (12 children)

It contradicts all of Proton's advertising... They continue to convey a different impression; even though they provide such data, they still advertise with certainty, etc...

Edit: I almost forgot... Back when this kind of thing was leaked (yes, leaked, not shared by them), I exchanged a few words with them (I am a customer, after all), and they denied everything and demanded proof... Nevertheless, I'm still with them because they're still among the least bad.

[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 22 points 1 week ago (1 children)

READ THE THREAT MODEL FFS

[–] Mikina@programming.dev 1 points 22 hours ago

Link, for most of the people in this thread surprised that Proton does what it's pretty clear in saying they'll do.

And people getting into trouble for using proton for stuff they are saying not to do.

https://proton.me/blog/protonmail-threat-model

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If you are attempting to leak state secrets (as was the case of Edward Snowden) or going up against a powerful state adversary, email may not be the most secure medium for communications. The Internet is generally not anonymous, and if you are breaking Swiss law, a law-abiding company such as Proton Mail can be legally compelled to log your IP address. A powerful state adversary will also be better positioned to launch one of the attacks described above against you, which may negate the privacy protection provided by Proton Mail. While we can offer more protection and security, we cannot guarantee your safety against a powerful adversary.

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