ICYMI: Encrypted messaging app developer moves out of Australia after police visit employee’s home

If Britain wants a digital recovery and to foster innovation, it’s probably wise not to follow the Australian example:

Founder of Session relocates to Switzerland citing ‘hostile’ atmosphere towards privacy-focused technology […] The founder of an encrypted messaging app who left Australia for Switzerland after police unexpectedly visited an employee’s home says he had left because of Australia’s “hostile” stance against developers building privacy-focused apps.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/05/session-encrypted-messaging-app-developer-moves-out-of-australia-police-visit-switzerland

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