Comment by livinginfear

The expectation that Proton would be able to disobey the legal requests of their local authorities with impunity is unrealistic. Protonmail makes certain claims about privacy, particularly about encryption. They don't make any claims that they have the intention, or ability for that matter, to defy local authorities at their peril. Like Grugq said in one of his presentations (paraphrased): "Don't expect your VPN company to do your jail time for you". I'm neither for nor against Protonmail. I don't think they've been dishonest. I think people have an unrealistic expectation of the service they offer. They offer additional privacy, not legal indemnity.