The founder of the encrypted messaging app Session left Australia due to the country's hostile regulatory stance against developers of privacy-focused applications, citing police inquiries as a major impetus.
The incorporation of anti-terror laws in 2018 has given law enforcement agencies in Australia the authority to require developers to assist in investigations, even potentially forcing them to compromise their encryption.
The decision to relocate operations to Switzerland highlights the growing challenges privacy-focused software developers face in Australia, with fears surrounding compliance with government demands and potential breaches of user privacy.
The recent actions of Victoria police, including direct visits to employees regarding their work and the app's encryption, underscore the mounting pressure that developers experience in an increasingly regulated environment.
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