

The Swiss Data Privacy Act (unique protection for Swiss citizens and for data handled by Swiss companies) The Swiss constitution's Article 13 (general guidance on privacy rights) ProtonMail is based in Switzerland, which makes it bound to: Switzerland is more than precise clockwork, holey cheese, and neutrality. ProtonMail has superior privacy standards ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gmail accounts can be opened on almost any email client Gmail mobile app opens email accounts from other providers ⭐⭐⭐ Paid plan required to access ProtonMail accounts from other email clients (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc.) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Integrates deeply with the Google software suite and with thousands of other apps via Zapier ⭐ No integration with other apps, except for Proton Drive ⭐⭐ User metadata is used for analytics, extra services, and monetization ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zero-knowledge no IP logging under Swiss jurisdiction for legal purposes ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Industry standards: TLS for client/server communications 128-bit AES encryption for inbox contents at rest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Self-destructing and password-protected emails end-to-end encryption (PGP) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intuitive, but security features come with a learning curve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Generous free plan subscriptions available via Google One or Google Workspace This method is much simpler than setting up PGP or convincing your friends to switch email providers, but it’s probably not practical for frequent communication.⭐⭐⭐ Free plan available subscriptions start at $5/month The message expires 28 days later (or sooner) without the contents ever being disclosed to any non-ProtonMail servers.The recipient decrypts the message and is able to read it in their web browser.The recipient clicks on the link, which points to a ProtonMail webpage with a password field.The recipient receives a message telling them that there is an encrypted email waiting for them, along with a link.The message is encrypted and locked behind a password of your choosing, and you hit Send.You compose an email message like normal.It’s a bit of a hack, but it works fine for your friends who insist on sticking to Gmail,, or any other email service provider. In addition to offering internally encrypted mail and great support for PGP, ProtonMail has one more failsafe for sending secure mail. Option 3: Send Password-Protected Self-Destructing Emails to Anyone
