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Special reports from Proton

It's impossible to understand today's economy, politics, or society unless you understand the internet. Yet many key stories about the internet, from censorship crackdowns to attempts to make it more fair, are underreported.

Until now.

Who holds Big Tech accountable?

Tech fines tracker

Big Tech companies are routinely fined for privacy breaches, but these fines are rarely put into context. The tech fines tracker monitors global enforcement actions against tech companies so you can see who’s been penalized, why, and how often.

See how privacy violations are punished — and how little it costs these companies to break the rules.

If elected officials can be exposed, anyone can.

Leaked politicians report

Learn how many official email addresses of government officials from 10 countries have been found on the dark web. These leaks put policymakers at risk and highlight the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity at every level of society.

When leaders are vulnerable, democracy is too.

Where is internet freedom under attack?

Internet censorship observatory

The internet censorship observatory tracks Proton VPN signups to see which governments are restricting access to the uncensored internet. Updated regularly, this tool reveals where open internet access is under threat.

Censorship is spreading. Stay informed and bypass blocks with Proton VPN.

Europe's tech sovereignty watch

Europe's digital backbone has been outsourced

We found that over 74% of publicly listed European businesses rely on US email services (and likely entire business suites). That exposes their data to legal overreach and their operations to geopolitical tensions.

To control its destiny, Europe must take control of its digital infrastructure.

Join the movement for a better internet

Proton is building more than secure tools — we're building a movement. From encrypted email and VPNs to public-interest investigations, we want to ensure your rights don’t disappear in the digital age.

Stay informed, stay secure, and take back control of your online life.