Hey everyone! I recently learned that Proton can share user data under international laws, such as if the US requests info on a citizen. While I don't have anything to hide, it feels misleading considering I pay for a zero-knowledge service. I really appreciate their offerings, like email, password management, and cloud storage. I'm curious if there's a better company out there that provides similar services with true zero-knowledge protection, or if I should look into combining different services for this level of privacy.
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No service is completely immune to legal requests. The best bet is to pick tools with strong encryption. Also, I’ve had good luck with RoboForm for password management. Its autofill feature tends to work better than some other options I've tried.
Remember, true zero-knowledge can be more complex than it seems. Most privacy services can only offer what they don't have keys to, so it's smart to consider the nuances. Many opt for a mix of services rather than relying on one provider. It may require a bit more effort, but it often leads to better privacy results.
If you want actual zero-knowledge, it’s best to mix and match services. For email, you could go with Tutanota. For password management, try Bitwarden or 1Password. And for cloud storage, look at Tresorit. Those options tend to have stronger privacy protections compared to all-in-one suites, which can sometimes fall short under legal requests.
For a closer approximation to genuine zero-knowledge, consider using Tutanota for email, Bitwarden for passwords, and either MEGA or Tresorit for cloud storage. All-in-one solutions may still have vulnerabilities due to legal obligations.
I totally get where you're coming from! The term 'zero-knowledge' often sounds stronger in ads than it is in reality. Most services can protect only data they don’t have access to. Using a combination of services usually feels like a fairer approach to privacy, even if it's a bit less convenient.
Thanks for the recommendations! That sounds like a solid plan.