Proton Mail provided user data that led to an arrest in Spain ( www.techspot.com )
- 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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