Andy Yen
Founder | Proton Mail & Internet Privacy Advocate
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Andy Yen is the founder of Proton Mail, an encrypted email service that has become a global standard for online privacy. Yen developed Proton Mail while studying at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, where he was a researcher in particle physics.
Passionate about digital rights, Yen has dedicated his career to building technologies that empower individuals to take control of their data and digital lives. His keynotes explore the urgent need for internet privacy and security, offering audiences concrete steps to safeguard their online presence.
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Think your email's private? Think again
Sending an email message is like sending a postcard, says scientist Andy Yen in this thought-provoking talk: Anyone can read it. Yet encryption, the technology that protects the privacy of email communication, does exist. It's just that until now it has been difficult to install and a hassle to use. Showing a demo of an email program he designed with colleagues at CERN, Yen argues that encryption can be made simple to the point of becoming the default option, providing true email privacy to all.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2014 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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