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Secure encryption and online anonymity are now at risk in Switzerland – here's what you need to know


NymVPN, Proton, and Threema are ready to fight back

Switzerland is considering amending its surveillance law to add new types of monitoring and information collection The change would widen the reach to VPNs and secure messaging providers Consultations are now open until May 6, 2025 Speaking to TechRadar, NymVPN has explained how it's planning to fight against it, alongside encrypted messaging app Threema and Proton, the provider behind one of the best VPN and secure email services on the market. "Nym is still small, but Proton and Threema are very prominent companies in Switzerland," said Roussel, pointing out how the Swiss Army itself is using the latter service exactly for its well-known high level of security.

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