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Proton Acquires Standard Notes to Enhance Privacy-Focused Product Suite

The acquisition aims to deepen Proton's commitment to privacy by integrating the encrypted note-taking app into its array of secure services.

  • Proton has acquired Standard Notes, an encrypted note-taking app, to expand its portfolio of privacy-focused services.
  • Standard Notes will continue to operate as an open-source platform and maintain its existing pricing structure.
  • The acquisition supports Proton's strategy of enhancing its ecosystem with privacy-centric products, following previous acquisitions like SimpleLogin.
  • Proton plans to make Standard Notes more accessible to its community, potentially integrating it with other Proton services.
  • Both companies share a commitment to privacy, open-source technology, and community-driven development.
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