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= Secure Email Providers: Privacy and Data Protection =
Welcome to the page about secure email providers that place special emphasis on data protection and privacy. In a time when digital surveillance and data misuse are on the rise, choosing a trustworthy email provider is crucial. This page introduces some of the best providers that impress with encryption, privacy policies, and transparent practices.
== Why Privacy Matters for Email Providers ==
Emails often contain sensitive information, from personal messages to professional documents. Many conventional email services scan content for advertising or store data in insecure environments. Secure email providers rely on the following principles:
* '''End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)''': Only the sender and recipient can read the messages.
* '''Location in Privacy-Friendly Countries''': Countries like Switzerland or Germany have strict data protection laws.
* '''No-Log Policy''': No storage of user data or metadata.
* '''Open-Source Software''': Allows independent verification of security.
* '''Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)''': Additional security through a second password or device.
* '''Anonymous Registration''': No need to provide personal data.
== Recommended Secure Email Providers ==
Here are detailed information on five well-known providers that are appreciated for their focus on data protection and privacy:
=== ProtonMail ===
* '''Location''': Switzerland
* '''Description''': ProtonMail, developed by former CERN employees, has been active since 2014 and is one of the most well-known secure email providers. The service offers end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for emails, calendars, and contacts, based on zero-access encryption, where ProtonMail has no access to user data. The servers are located in Switzerland, a country with strict data protection laws. ProtonMail supports OpenPGP for external communication and offers two options for encrypted emails to non-ProtonMail users: password-protected emails or PGP encryption.[](https://tuta.com/de/blog/best-private-email-service)
* '''Features''':
** Free Plan: 1 GB storage, 150 messages/day, 1 address, 1 calendar.
** Premium Plans (e.g., Proton Plus, starting at about 4 €/month): More storage (up to 15 GB), custom domains, unlimited messages, VPN, cloud storage (Proton Drive).
** Mobile apps for iOS and Android, desktop client in development.
** Additional services: ProtonVPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass (password manager).
** Self-destructing emails for time-limited communication.[](https://www.zeit.de/digital/datenschutz/2014-06/verschluesselung-e-mail-neue-anbieter/seite-2)
* '''Security Features''':
** E2EE for emails, attachments, and calendars; subject lines not encrypted.[](https://tuta.com/de/blog/best-private-email-service)
** Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) via TOTP (e.g., authenticator apps).
** Open-source code for transparency, independently verifiable.
** Supports DANE/TLSA, DNSSEC, DKIM, DMARC, and TLS with Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS).
* '''Advantages''': User-friendly interface, broad ecosystem (VPN, cloud), free plan, strong encryption.
* '''Disadvantages''': Subject lines not E2EE, secondary offices in the USA (Five-Eyes country).
* '''Pricing''': Free plan available; Premium starting at about 4 €/month (annual billing).
* '''Website''': [https://proton.me/mail ProtonMail]
=== Tutanota ===
* '''Location''': Germany
* '''Description''': Tutanota (Tuta since 2023) is an email service founded in 2011 in Hanover, known for its comprehensive end-to-end encryption. Tuta not only encrypts emails but also subject lines, calendars, and contacts. The service uses a hybrid encryption method (AES-128 and RSA-2048) instead of PGP, making communication between Tuta users particularly secure. For external recipients, symmetric AES-128 encryption is used, where recipients receive a password. Tuta operates servers in ISO 27001-certified data centers in Germany and relies on 100% renewable energy.[](https://www.internet-scout.de/blog/das-sichere-e-mail-postfach-fuer-mehr-privatsphaere/)[](https://tuta.com/de/blog/best-private-email-service)
* '''Features''':
** Free Plan: 1 GB storage, 1 address, calendar, address book.
** Premium Plans (e.g., Revolutionary starting at 3 €/month, Legend starting at 8 €/month): Unlimited addresses, custom domains, more storage (up to 1 TB).
** Mobile apps (iOS, Android, F-Droid) and desktop clients (Windows, macOS, Linux).
** Secure Connect: Encrypted contact form for websites, free for journalists.[](https://ichmachewebseiten.de/verschluesselte-e-mail-anbieter-in-2023/)
** Migration service for easy transfer from other email services.
* '''Security Features''':
** E2EE for emails, subject lines, attachments, calendars, and address book.
** TLS with PFS, DNSSEC, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS.
** No ads, no tracking, anonymous registration possible.
** Open-source code, but not fully under open-source license.[](https://www.zeit.de/digital/datenschutz/2014-06/verschluesselung-e-mail-neue-anbieter/seite-2)
** Blocking of images and phishing warnings.
* '''Advantages''': Comprehensive encryption (including subject lines), sustainable operation, user-friendly.
* '''Disadvantages''': No 2FA (as of 2023), new account approvals can take up to 48 hours.[](https://www.internet-scout.de/blog/das-sichere-e-mail-postfach-fuer-mehr-privatsphaere/)[](https://www.zeit.de/digital/datenschutz/2014-06/verschluesselung-e-mail-neue-anbieter/seite-2)
* '''Pricing''': Free plan available; Premium starting at 3 €/month (annual billing).
* '''Website''': [https://tuta.com Tuta]
=== Mailbox.org ===
* '''Location''': Germany
* '''Description''': Mailbox.org, founded in 2013 in Berlin, offers a secure email and office package with a focus on data protection. The service supports PGP for encryption and allows retroactive encryption of incoming emails using the user's public PGP key to protect unencrypted messages. In addition to email, Mailbox.org provides encrypted cloud storage, calendars, address books, task planners, and video conferencing, making it particularly attractive for business customers.[](https://ichmachewebseiten.de/verschluesselte-e-mail-anbieter-in-2023/)[](https://www.zeit.de/digital/datenschutz/2014-06/verschluesselung-e-mail-neue-anbieter/seite-2)
* '''Features''':
** Paid Plans: Light (1 €/month, 2 GB email), Standard (3 €/month, 10 GB email, 5 GB cloud).
** 30-day free trial, no free version.
** Support for IMAP, SMTP, POP3; integration with clients like Thunderbird.
** Custom domains, up to 50 alias addresses in the Standard plan.
** Encrypted office package (similar to Word, Excel) and video conferencing.
* '''Security Features''':
** E2EE via PGP, TLS with PFS, DANE/TLSA, DNSSEC, DKIM, DMARC.
** Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) via OTP, the only one in the test field.[](https://www.zeit.de/digital/datenschutz/2014-06/verschluesselung-e-mail-neue-anbieter/seite-2)
** Anonymous registration and payment possible.
** Servers in Germany, encrypted hard drives with Dm-crypt/LUKS.[](https://www.linux-community.de/ausgaben/linuxuser/2015/03/sichere-re-mailanbieter/)
* '''Advantages''': Comprehensive office package, 2FA, sustainable operation, test winner by Stiftung Warentest (2016).[](https://generateclicks.de/sichere-e-mail/)
* '''Disadvantages''': No free plan, PGP setup requires technical knowledge.
* '''Pricing''': Starting at 1 €/month (annual billing).
* '''Website''': [https://mailbox.org Mailbox.org]
=== Posteo ===
* '''Location''': Germany
* '''Description''': Posteo, active in Berlin since 2009, is a pioneer among secure email providers. The service places great emphasis on anonymity, sustainability, and ad-free operation. Posteo does not use E2EE by default but offers the option to set up PGP or S/MIME manually. The servers are in Germany, and all hard drives are encrypted with Dm-crypt/LUKS. Posteo is particularly popular with activists and journalists, as no personal data is required for registration.[](https://www.linux-community.de/ausgaben/linuxuser/2015/03/sichere-re-mailanbieter/)[](https://www.privacy-handbuch.de/handbuch_31.htm)
* '''Features''':
** Plan: 1 €/month for 2 GB storage, expandable (0.25 €/GB/month).
** Up to 20 alias addresses (0.10 €/alias/month, 2 included).
** Calendar and address book, synchronizable via CalDAV/CardDAV.
** Migration service for easy transfer.
** Webmail in over 70 languages, integration with clients like Thunderbird.
** Attachment browser with photo stream function.[](https://generateclicks.de/sichere-e-mail/)
* '''Security Features''':
** TLS with PFS, DANE/TLSA, DNSSEC, DKIM, DMARC.
** Optional PGP/S/MIME encryption (manual setup).
** Anonymous registration and payment (e.g., by mail).[](https://www.privacy-handbuch.de/handbuch_31.htm)
** Removal of IP addresses from email headers.
** Open-source software, own developments published on GitHub.[](https://www.linux-community.de/ausgaben/linuxuser/2015/03/sichere-re-mailanbieter/)
* '''Advantages''': High anonymity, sustainable operation (green electricity), test winner by Stiftung Warentest (2016).[](https://generateclicks.de/sichere-e-mail/)
* '''Disadvantages''': No standard E2EE, 2FA implemented suboptimally.[](https://www.privacy-handbuch.de/handbuch_31.htm)
* '''Pricing''': Starting at 1 €/month (monthly billing).
* '''Website''': [https://posteo.de Posteo]
=== StartMail ===
* '''Location''': Netherlands
* '''Description''': StartMail, from the same company as the privacy-friendly search engine Startpage, has offered secure email services since 2014 with a focus on user-friendliness. The service uses OpenPGP for E2EE and allows temporary email addresses for additional protection. StartMail is particularly suitable for users who want simple PGP integration without deep technical knowledge.[](https://www.experte.de/it-sicherheit/sichere-email-anbieter)[](https://www.netzwelt.de/e-mail/sichere-e-mail-anbieter-mit-guter-verschluesselung.html)
* '''Features''':
** Plans: Private (3 €/month), Business (4.20 €/month), annual billing.
** 7-day free trial, no free version.
** Support for custom domains (59.95 €/year).
** Mobile apps for iOS and Android, IMAP/SMTP support.
** Temporary email addresses for anonymous communication.
* '''Security Features''':
** E2EE via OpenPGP, configurable for all recipients.
** Two-Factor Authentication via TOTP.
** TLS with PFS, DNSSEC, DKIM, DMARC.
** No tracking, no ads.
* '''Advantages''': User-friendly PGP integration, temporary addresses, fast performance.[](https://www.netzwelt.de/e-mail/sichere-e-mail-anbieter-mit-guter-verschluesselung.html)
* '''Disadvantages''': No free plan, subject lines not E2EE.[](https://tuta.com/de/blog/best-private-email-service)
* '''Pricing''': Starting at 3 €/month (annual billing).
* '''Website''': [https://www.startmail.com StartMail]
== Criteria for Selecting a Secure Email Provider ==
When choosing a provider, the following points should be considered:
# '''Encryption Technology''': Does the provider support E2EE or PGP? Are subject lines encrypted?
# '''Data Protection Laws''': Where are the provider's servers located? Countries like Switzerland or EU member states often offer better protection.
# '''Open Source''': Is the source code publicly viewable to rule out vulnerabilities?
# '''No-Log Policy''': Are user data or metadata stored?
# '''Additional Features''': Does the provider offer calendars, cloud storage, VPN, or office tools?
# '''Costs''': Are there free plans or only paid options?
# '''Anonymity''': Is anonymous registration and payment possible?
# '''Two-Factor Authentication''': Is 2FA supported, e.g., via TOTP or Yubikey?
== Further Resources ==
* [https://www.privacytools.io PrivacyTools] – Information on privacy tools.
* [https://www.eff.org Electronic Frontier Foundation] – Resources on digital privacy.
* [https://ssd.eff.org Surveillance Self-Defense] – Tips for secure communication.
== See Also ==
* [[Datenschutz]]
* [[Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung]]
* [[Open-Source-Software]]
Disclaimer: This article was created using own experiences, own application observations, internet research, and with the support of the AI Grok (xAI). The content was further edited by the user and is continuously reviewed. No guarantee for accuracy and completeness, especially regarding version fidelity.
== Categories ==
[[Kategorie:Datenschutz]] [[Kategorie:E-Mail]] [[Kategorie:Privatsphäre]]

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