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ex_06@slrpnk.net to Solarpunk technology@slrpnk.net · 1 year ago

Proton is transitioning towards a non-profit structure

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Proton is transitioning towards a non-profit structure

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ex_06@slrpnk.net to Solarpunk technology@slrpnk.net · 1 year ago
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To ensure our mission always comes first, Proton is transitioning to a non-profit structure and formalizing our promise of people before profits.
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  • solo@slrpnk.net
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    After learning about this:

    Encrypted email provider ProtonMail has drawn criticism from users after it gave a French climate activist’s IP information to French police, who subsequently arrested them.

    I just started looking for any other option of secure email service provider.

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      Based on this statement it looks like they were compelled by the courts:

      In this case, Proton received a legally binding order from Swiss authorities which we are obligated to comply with. There was no possibility to appeal this particular request.

      They also provided an update:

      In October 2021, Proton won a Swiss court ruling that email services are not telecommunications providers. Consequently, email services are not subject to the data retention requirements imposed on telecommunications providers and are exempted from handing over certain user data in response to Swiss legal orders.

      So it sounds like they had their hand forced in that instance to provide the data and got a court ruling that allows them in the future to not retain that data. I would trust them.

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    Will this make them stop spamming me for likes and referrals even though I’m a paying customer? Maybe they can even offer me that 6TB storage tier that I’ve been willing to pay for but only happens to people who spread the gospel and bring in referrals.

    The tone around this company is too preachy and evangelical compared to other paid services.

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      Are you sure you can’t opt out? The only stuff they send me is product news because I haven’t unsubscribed from that mailing list

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