Founder of private messaging service Session relocates to Switzerland citing ‘hostile’ atmosphere towards privacy-focused technology
The developer of Session, an encrypted messaging app, has moved operations to Switzerland as ‘being in Australia just threatened our credibility as a privacy tool’.The developer of Session, an encrypted messaging app, has moved operations to Switzerland as ‘being in Australia just threatened our credibility as a privacy tool’.
The move came after employees working for OPTF were approached by the Victoria police and Australian federal police over several months including via help chat messages, letters and phone calls. Victoria police also visited the apartment of an employee late last year, asking questions about the app and its encrypted messaging, the company says., law enforcement can issue notices requiring developers to assist with an investigation.
A spokesperson for the AFP confirmed it “is aware” of the app “and has seen the use of Session by offenders while committing serious commonwealth offences” but declined to comment further. Victoria police was approached for comment.
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