Proton, the company behind Proton Mail, temporarily disabled email accounts of journalists reporting on South Korean government security breaches, sparking controversy over their commitment to user privacy and press freedom. The accounts were reinstated after public outcry, but questions remain about the decision-making process and implications for journalists using the service.

https://theintercept.com/2025/09/12/proton-mail-journalist-accounts-suspended/

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