Opinion

Powerful forces are exploiting parents’ fears to strengthen their toxic business models. Here’s how we stop them.

Should we be worried about AI taking over the world someday? Or is Big Tech distracting us from what it's doing right now?

From age verification and VPN bans to AI gone wrong, these are our predictions for how the internet will change in 2026.

AI use is increasing rapidly, and many chatbots are tracking everything you share with them. Here’s why that matters and why you should be concerned.

Big Tech companies are building AI aligned with their surveillance capitalism business model. We need a privacy-first and responsible AI alternative today.

Apple's latest proposal to comply with the DMA is just another attempt to cheat users and developers. We explain its convoluted terms and why they're no good.

Data brokers sell your personal info without consent. Here’s how they threaten democracy — and what you can do to stop them.

Adolescence shows how platforms shape kids in harmful ways. Here's why transparent, open digital education must lead the change.

A Latvian indie film that used open source tools beat Disney at the Oscars, proving open source can challenge industry giants.

See our predictions for the internet in 2025, from AI cyberattacks to DIY surveillance.

Chinese hackers have compromised US national security by exploiting government-mandated “backdoors”. The EU should learn from this.

Google is defying the EU Commission and refusing to give people more control over how they use their Android phones.

Big Tech companies want to chain your passkey to their products. Enter Proton Pass, which allows you to manage and use passkeys across all devices seamlessly.

Apple responds to the EU’s DMA with extortionary fees, scare screens, and general contempt. The European Commission must respond.

We challenge claims that Switzerland isn’t a good base for companies that wish to protect your privacy

Here's a close look at Proton Mail vs Tuta's encryption to break down the differences.

The EU Parliament adopted a position that removes attacks on encryption in the Chat Control regulation. This is a positive first step, but the fight’s not over.

The European Council delayed a vote on its proposal to ban end-to-end encryption as there’s vocal opposition from key member states.

The UK government has acknowledged the Online Safety Bill might be unenforceable. It’s time for the EU to admit the same about Chat Control.

Stop the Online Safety Bill, a law set to break end-to-end encryption and shatter online privacy in the UK and beyond.

TikTok has abused the privacy of its users and misled the public, but we need a better law than the current RESTRICT Act.

The UK’s proposed Online Safety Bill would likely undermine free speech and end-to-end encryption without tackling illegal content.

Authorities claim that client-side scanning is an alternative to encryption backdoors. In reality, it could be even worse for your privacy.

The CEO and founder of Proton, Dr. Andy Yen, Cory Doctorow, and Max Schrems share their visions of the future of the web.

Big Tech is advancing false security and privacy concerns to stop US policymakers from making the internet more competitive.

This International Women’s Day, we’re taking the opportunity to spotlight some of the top female pioneers in data privacy and security.

To make the internet a level playing field, the DMA must let people choose their own default email app. Our CEO, Andy Yen, explains why.

The FTC is limited in what it can do to address Big Tech privacy abuses. The US Congress must empower it to protect US citizens’ data.

From the introduction of new privacy-focused tools to the passage of new data privacy laws, here are the 10 biggest privacy wins from 2021.

We spoke to Marianne Díaz Hernández from Access Now about the importance of stopping the rising tide of internet shutdowns around the globe.

We caught up with Carissa Véliz on the dangers of the data economy and the simple steps anyone can take to protect their privacy.

Six bills were introduced in Congress that could rein in Big Tech and give people everywhere true choice and privacy online. We explain them.

Big Tech monopolies have too much control over what can exist on the internet. To preserve democracy, we need to break these monopolies up.

Along with Threema, Tresorit, and Tutanota, we are releasing a joint statement calling on the EU to reject any ban or attack on end-to-end encryption.

Roughly 90% of Brits worry about keeping their online data private. We explain what you need to do to truly protect your online data.

The Council of the EU released a non-binding resolution that calls for tech companies to find technical solutions to let authorities access encrypted data.

On World Press Freedom Day, we spoke with Lisa Dittmer from Reporters Without Borders about the challenges journalists face.

When you use DNA genetic testing services like 23andMe or AncestryDNA, your data can be used in ways you can’t always control.

Like many people around the world, we strongly condemn these attacks. Thus, we were greatly saddened last week to hear the news that Proton Mail was on a list of recommended email providers.

EU lawmakers have begun deliberations on the DMA before the final vote. Here is what they must add to make it more effective.

Surveillance-based advertising undermines people's privacy and encourages anti-competitive behavior. It is time for regulators to ban it.

Big Tech companies make their apps the default on mobile devices to dominate the market. The DMA should give you the right to choose your own default apps.

The Microsoft Exchange hack might be one of the worst breaches of all time. We look at what went wrong and how to better prevent email breaches.

The EARN IT bill creates another exception to Section 230 and paves the way to banning or backdooring end-to-end encryption.

Police in the US are using facial recognition surveillance to spy on citizens. We support a moratorium until lawmakers pass protective regulations.

Google is selling fake privacy that’s good for them and bad for users. Proton offers a vision of Internet privacy with strong encryption and real choice.

Proton Mail is supporting the crowdfunding campaign for Disappear – Cover your online tracks, a new documentary project by the makers of Nothing to Hide.

Terrorist content has no place on any online platform, but we must also preserve our fundamental human rights even as we prevent terrorists and other criminals from abusing the Internet.