ProtonMail was forced to release a user IP address to Swiss authorities, though it had a good reason. Read more about it here.

ProtonMail is a service lauded for its commitment to privacy. It’s a particular favorite amongst journalists, as it can be used by whistleblowers and the like securely without fear of revealing their identity. However, ProtonMail was recently compelled by Swiss authorities to release the IP address it had logged of a user, though it had a good reason.

  • a_Ha
    11·
    3 years ago

    Reason … spoiler :
    bomb threat hoax, so : Ryanair flight forced to land in Belarus
    on 2021-May-23

    • oh_jeez_rick
      61·
      3 years ago

      How … spoiler: Protonmail safes the IP address when creating a new account.