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ProtonMail forced to release user IP address, but it had a good reason (www.xda-developers.com)

submitted 2 years ago by const_void@lemmy.ml to c/technology@lemmy.ml

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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.

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[–] a_Ha@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] oh_jeez_rick@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

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

[–] Halce@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

They shouldn't even collect it for long enough to be able to hand it over.

[–] Zerush@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Any webservice or page is required by law to give access to a user's data, if there is a court order, if it does not, it runs the risk of closure and the accusation of the owner for hindering justice.