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'''{{Wplink|Proton AG|Proton}}''', officially known as '''Proton AG''', is a Swiss company known for its commitment to privacy and security in the digital realm. Founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN and MIT, Proton is | '''{{Wplink|Proton AG|Proton}}''', officially known as '''Proton AG''', is a Swiss company known for its commitment to privacy and security in the digital realm. Founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN and MIT, Proton is most commonly associated with its flagship product, [[Protonmail|ProtonMail]], which offers end-to-end encrypted email services. The company operates under the principles of transparency and user privacy, ensuring that user data is protected from unauthorized access. Proton AG has expanded its offerings to include various services that cater to individuals and organizations seeking secure communication solutions. | ||
==Consumer-impact summary== | ==Consumer-impact summary== | ||
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In addition to Proton Mail, Proton provides a range of services designed to enhance online privacy and security. These include: | In addition to Proton Mail, Proton provides a range of services designed to enhance online privacy and security. These include: | ||
*Proton VPN | *Proton VPN | ||
*Proton Drive | |||
*Proton Calendar | |||
*Proton Pass (password manager) | |||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
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Proton AG is relocating most of its infrastructure out of Switzerland in response to proposed changes in Swiss surveillance laws that threaten user privacy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maguire |first=Eamonn |date=23 July 2025 |title=Introducing Lumo, the AI where every conversation is confidential |url=https://proton.me/blog/lumo-ai#:~:text=Building%2520EuroStack%2520for%2520the%2520future |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=proton.me}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Naprys |first=Ernestas |date=19 May 2025 |title=Proton threatens to leave Switzerland amid proposed law changes |url=https://cybernews.com/security/proton-considers-relocation-from-switzerland/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=cybernews.com}}</ref> The amendments would require companies, including VPNs and messaging services, to identify users and retain their data, which contradicts Proton's commitment to providing secure and private services. To maintain its privacy standards, Proton plans to move its infrastructure to countries like Germany and Norway, where it can operate without the risk of mass surveillance. | Proton AG is relocating most of its infrastructure out of Switzerland in response to proposed changes in Swiss surveillance laws that threaten user privacy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maguire |first=Eamonn |date=23 July 2025 |title=Introducing Lumo, the AI where every conversation is confidential |url=https://proton.me/blog/lumo-ai#:~:text=Building%2520EuroStack%2520for%2520the%2520future |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=proton.me}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Naprys |first=Ernestas |date=19 May 2025 |title=Proton threatens to leave Switzerland amid proposed law changes |url=https://cybernews.com/security/proton-considers-relocation-from-switzerland/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=cybernews.com}}</ref> The amendments would require companies, including VPNs and messaging services, to identify users and retain their data, which contradicts Proton's commitment to providing secure and private services. To maintain its privacy standards, Proton plans to move its infrastructure to countries like Germany and Norway, where it can operate without the risk of mass surveillance. | ||
CEO Andy Yen has emphasized that if these laws are enacted, Proton would be less confidential than competitors like Google, making it unsustainable for their business model | CEO Andy Yen has emphasized that if these laws are enacted, Proton would be less confidential than competitors like Google, making it unsustainable for their business model. | ||
===Proton suspends journalists accounts who investigated North Korean cyberattacks=== | ===Proton suspends journalists accounts who investigated North Korean cyberattacks=== | ||
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[[Protonmail|Proton Mail]] | [[Protonmail|Proton Mail]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||