Encrypted messaging app Session has shifted its operations from Australia to Switzerland and adopted a foundation model, blaming the move on the country’s “draconian” regulatory environment.
As law enforcement and national security agencies look to clamp down on encryption, the co-operative behind the app says the decision will bring “stability and security” to a platform used by a million users.
The move will allow the app to bypass online safety and encryption-busting laws which have made it increasingly difficult for tech companies offering encrypted apps to operate in Australia.
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