Swiss Privacy Giants Threaten Exodus Over Surveillance Law
Summary
Swiss privacy champions Proton and NymVPN threaten to relocate operations from Switzerland if proposed surveillance laws requiring VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data are enacted, undermining the country's commitment to digital privacy and security.
Key Points
- Proton CEO confirmed the company will leave Switzerland if new controversial surveillance rules pass
- An amendment to the current surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data
- Another Swiss company, NymVPN, is also ready to leave the country instead of undermining its privacy and security infrastructure