Australian Tech

Session, the encrypted messaging app known for its commitment to privacy and decentralization, announced a change of base from Australia to Switzerland.

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The move to Switzerland follows a tense period in Australia, where law enforcement scrutiny of encrypted apps like Session has intensified. According to a report by 404 Media, Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers visited the home of a Session employee last year, inquiring about the app’s operations and one of its users. This incident, along with Australia’s new surveillance laws, pushed Session to relocate.

See also:

• **[login-walled] 404 Media:** Encrypted chat app ‘Session’ leaves Australia after visit from police (archived link)
• Bruce Schneier: Australia threatens to force companies to break encryption (from September)