Switzerland's Proposed Surveillance Law Sparks Exodus of Privacy Companies

Switzerland is considering a controversial law requiring service providers with over 5,000 users to collect government-issued IDs, retain subscriber data for six months, and disable encryption. This has triggered outrage from privacy advocates globally, leading companies like Proton to relocate their infrastructure out of Switzerland to avoid what they call "mass surveillance." The law threatens online anonymity, impacting users worldwide. Critics compare it to similar legislation in Russia, raising serious concerns about Switzerland's commitment to digital freedoms.