Thank you.

I think I remember it was when Proton complied with Swiss subpoena and provided user account info requested by US. I clarified my nebulous comment in another thread here.

That makes sense, thank you. Clarified my nebulous comment a bit in another thread.

That all makes sense.

I did some digging to see what was that I had read, and I think it was a case a few years back of Proton complying with a Swiss subpoena requested by US, investigating death threats to Fauci. Proton disclosed (limited) information about the account that sent those emails.

I think because Proton promised complete privacy, and did provide user information, it ended in my brain as “Proton is not as private as they tout it to be”.

I am not advocating for protections of highly illegal acts, but since:

1. PGP encryption is only good if both ends use keys, and
2. Proton complies with Swiss law requests

I stored Proton in my “Marketing bullshit” cabinet and never opened an account. Other than not selling my info to advertisers, it seems the same as Apple email, for example.

I am not a security expert, but I remember reading Proton is not really secure?

Edit: expanded in comment below. I think what I remember is “Proton is not really any more “secure” than other email providers.”

I think this is spot on for many