Hi, this is Andy here, the Founder/CEO of Proton. As former scientists, we don't do what we're doing to make the most money (otherwise we wouldn't have picked science as a profession). There's no price which we would sell Proton to Google or Facebook. We also don't need to because thanks to the strong support of the community, Proton has the resources to thrive and grow as an independent organization. Safeguarding this independence is how we ensure that over the long term, we can always put user interest above all else.
-Protonmail Founder, 2 years ago, for what it's worth.
Google's motto used to be "don't be evil"
Companies can change.
OK, yeah, try not relying on any company for any service. Proton is as reliable as it gets.
I want to see some assurance. I don't know Switzerland's laws, but if there's a concept of a "social purpose company" or something with actual legal teeth, that would make me a bit more comfortable.
They're certainly better than Google, and I like that their products are audited, but words from their founder don't need much, especially if the founder decides to leave.
-Protonmail Founder, 2 years ago, for what it's worth.
Google's motto used to be "don't be evil"
Companies can change.
OK, yeah, try not relying on any company for any service. Proton is as reliable as it gets.
Trust, but verify.
I want to see some assurance. I don't know Switzerland's laws, but if there's a concept of a "social purpose company" or something with actual legal teeth, that would make me a bit more comfortable.
They're certainly better than Google, and I like that their products are audited, but words from their founder don't need much, especially if the founder decides to leave.