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At CanaryMail, privacy isn’t a setting — it’s a right. We believe everyone deserves to communicate freely and securely, without being tracked, profiled, or monitored. Privacy is the foundation of trust in the digital age, and it must be protected by both technology and law.
Today, we proudly stand with fellow technology leaders in urging lawmakers to strengthen privacy protections worldwide, ensuring that encryption and data control remain non-negotiable pillars of digital freedom.
Why stronger email protections matter
- Email is deeply personal. Our inboxes hold everything from financial records to family conversations. Weak privacy protections risk exposing lives to unwanted surveillance.
- Encryption safeguards democracy. Undermining encryption endangers journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens who rely on private communication.
- Legal clarity is essential. People shouldn’t have to rely on promises from tech companies; they deserve enforceable rights to data protection, deletion, and portability.
Existing frameworks like the EU’s GDPR and California’s Privacy Rights Act are important steps, but privacy should not depend on geography. We call for global standards that protect user data, limit corporate tracking, and defend encryption everywhere.
What we ask lawmakers
- Protect end-to-end encryption without compromise.
Encryption must remain legal, accessible, and immune to backdoors. - Restrict metadata collection and retention.
Companies should only retain the minimum data necessary to deliver their service. - Guarantee user control.
People should be able to access, delete, and move their data — easily and at no cost. - Enforce transparency.
Regular audits, clear privacy reports, and accountability standards should be mandatory. - Ban government-mandated vulnerabilities.
Any attempt to weaken encryption threatens everyone’s safety.
How CanaryMail lives these principles
- End-to-end encryption built in, powered by OpenPGP and secure key management.
- Zero tracking or profiling of user content or metadata.
- User-controlled encryption keys — your privacy is literally in your hands.
- Minimal data collection, limited strictly to service operation.
- Commitment to transparency through open architecture and auditable practices.
We design technology that empowers people to communicate securely — not to exploit their data.
A united call for digital rights
The fight for privacy is not one company’s cause; it’s a global responsibility. We, the undersigned, stand together in calling on governments and regulators to uphold privacy, protect encryption, and respect digital freedom for all.
Signed by
Canary Mail
Sohel Sanghani, CEO — LinkedIn LinkedIn
DuckDuckGo, Inc.
Gabriel Weinberg, Founder & CEO — LinkedIn LinkedIn+1
Brave Software Inc.
Dr. Johnny Ryan, Chief Policy & Industry Relations Officer
Proton AG
Dr. Andy Yen, CEO
Disconnect, Inc.
Casey Oppenheim, CEO
Vivaldi Technologies LLC
Tatsuki Tomita, Chief Operating Officer
Tresorit AG
Istvan Lam, Co-Founder & CEO
Lavabit LLC
Richard Delgado, COO
Fastmail Pty Ltd
Bron Gondwana, CEO
Fastmail US LLC
Helen Horstmann-Allen, COO
Ecosia GmbH
Christian Kroll, CEO & Founder
Mycroft AI Inc.
Eric Jurgeson, Vice-President
Purism, SPC
Todd Weaver, CEO
Discourse (Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.)
Jeff Atwood, CEO
Shiny Frog Limited (Bear)
Matteo Rattotti, Founder
Sgrouples, Inc. dba “MeWe”
Mark Weinstein, Founder & CEO
Nextcloud GmbH
Frank Karlitschek, CEO
Whaller SAS
Thomas Fauré, CEO
Virtru Corp.
Andrea Little Limbago, PhD — Chief Social Scientist
Tutao GmbH (Tutanota)
Matthias Pfau, Co-Founder
Snips SAS
Dr. Rand Hindi, PhD — Co-Founder & CEO
Bit Chute Limited
Ray Vahey, Founder & CEO
Conva Ventures Inc. (Fathom Analytics)
Jack Ellis & Paul Jarvis, Directors
Cliqz GmbH (Ghostery)
Jeremy Tillman, President
We share this mission with organizations like EFF and Privacy International that defend privacy as a universal human right.
For users, for freedom, for the future.