
Proton Technologies
Risk Level:
Summary:
Proton Technologies, the company that launched ProtonMail and ProtonVPN, have pledged to protect free speech and online privacy. The company has upheld that pledge, faithfully serving all customers without prejudice. Proton does not fund or advocate for ideological policies or groups hostile to freedom of expression. For these reasons, Proton Technologies receives a "Lower Risk" rating.
Has denied service to customers, suppliers, or vendors due to their political views or religious beliefs OR corporately boycotts, divests, or sanctions regions, people groups, or industries.
Proton Technologies has not terminated any business relationships due to views and beliefs. In fact, ProtonMail has a strong commitment to protecting freedom of speech for all users as long as they do not engage in crimes (1). The company has stayed true to this mission over the years (2). It has even called out various governments and entities seeking to hack accounts and surveil citizens, as well as large tech companies (3)(4).
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
ProtonMail pledges to abide by the laws of Switzerland, where it is located; religious and political affiliation discrimination is illegal in Switzerland (1).
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
Proton Technologies and ProtonMail do not endorse partisan policies or causes.
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
ProtonMail has not funded ideological groups hostile to freedom of expression (1).
Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.
As a Switzerland-based company, Proton does not have a registered PAC or make political contributions.
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December 27, 2022
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