Proton Mail
🇨🇭
Switzerland
ProtonMail is an end-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland. It offers privacy by default, no ads, and is protected by Swiss privacy laws.
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End-to-end encryption, zero-access encryption, and based in Switzerland.
🌍 Jurisdiction & Privacy Laws
🇨🇭
Switzerland
Based in Switzerland
Privacy Law Implications:
Data Protection: Stronger laws mean better protection of your personal data
Government Access: Some countries can force companies to hand over user data
Surveillance Alliances: International agreements may allow data sharing between countries
User Rights: Your legal rights to access, correct, or delete your data
Use Proton Mail:
Gmail
Outlook
Yahoo Mail
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