Please start reading what I write about ProtonMail and VPNs.

https://restoreprivacy.com/protonmail-discloses-user-data-leading-to-arrest-in-spain/

May 6, 2024 By Alex Lekander

Upon receiving the recovery email from Proton Mail, Spanish authorities further requested Apple to provide additional details linked to that email, leading to the identification of the individual.

This case is particularly noteworthy because it involves a series of requests across different jurisdictions and companies, highlighting the complex interplay between technology firms, user privacy, and law enforcement. The requests were made under the guise of anti-terrorism laws, despite the primary activities of the Democratic Tsunami involving protests and roadblocks, which raises questions about the proportionality and justification of such measures.

Like before, Proton Mail’s compliance with these requests is bound by Swiss law, which mandates cooperation with international legal demands that are formalized through proper channels (Swiss court system).

Last year, when we noted that Proton Mail complied with nearly 6,000 data requests in 2022, Proton provided us with an explanation that inbox contents remain secure.

Stop looking for that "secure email host". It doesn't exist. Unless you are running it yourself.

For all you people doing Direct Deals with people who do not use PGP, please let this be an eye-opener.