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Proton Mail provided user data that led to an arrest in Spain (www.techspot.com)
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  • Proton Mail assisted Spanish authorities in identifying and arresting a member of the Catalan independence organization Democratic Tsunami.
  • The company's end-to-end encrypted email platform aims to protect user data, but recent events suggest potential vulnerabilities.
  • Proton Mail was also required to provide user data to Swiss authorities for a separate case involving a French climate activist, emphasizing the importance of proper Operational Security measures.

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[–] 13 points 2 years ago

There is no lying here. Adding real world identification that can be correlated to other accounts is the fault of the user. That's being said, I'm glad Proton follows the letter of the law.

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