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"We would be less confidential than Google" – Proton threatens to quit Switzerland over new surveillance law

If passed, new rules would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain users' data

  • Proton CEO confirmed the company will leave Switzerland if new controversial surveillance rules pass
  • An amendment to the current surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data
  • Another Swiss company, NymVPN, is also ready to leave the country instead of undermining its privacy and security infrastructure

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>"We would be less confidential than Google" – Proton threatens to quit Switzerland over new surveillance law >If passed, new rules would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain users' data >- Proton CEO confirmed the company will leave Switzerland if new controversial surveillance rules pass - An amendment to the current surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data - Another Swiss company, NymVPN, is also ready to leave the country instead of undermining its privacy and security infrastructure > . . . [Archive](https://archive.today/03ca7)

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