Proton Mail came under scrutiny for its role in a legal request by the Spanish authorities leading to the identification and arrest of a user.
  • GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    4·
    7 months ago

    they need plaintext because they send you a recovery code or a support ticket

    Sure, but we’re talking about architectural choices. It is Proton’s choice to use that system; it is not required for the goal of account recovery.

      • CaptObviousEnglish
        1·
        7 months ago

        Can you? Didn’t someone else mention that Proton don’t allow another Proton account?

          • CaptObviousEnglish
            1·
            7 months ago

            This person isn’t a terrorist.

            Proton also don’t allow temp addresses.

              • CaptObviousEnglish
                2·
                7 months ago

                Did you read the story? Or are you just here to stir the pot and display your Proton Fanboi bona fides?

                  • CaptObviousEnglish
                    1·
                    7 months ago

                    Its a very clear case that is painted in the story.

                    Indeed it is. The police asked and Proton provided. Very clear indeed.

                    At last, something we can agree on.