Has anyone shifted out of Fastmail due to Australian law? If yes, which one?

radtux · 15 Jan 2019, 07:16 PM

I read with horror and alarm- the Australian law that's been passed. I don't understand the intricacies but I do understand that anyone operating there will have to give up the access to the messages. I understand that Fastmail is doing everything.
How does it impact you?
Have you migrated out of Fastmail?
Which service provider?

Bagnet · 15 Jan 2019, 11:39 PM

According to Wikipedia their servers are in New York and Amsterdam. Doesn't it mean the legislation that applies is U.S. and Netherlands's?

Berenburger · 16 Jan 2019, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bagnet

According to Wikipedia their servers are in New York and Amsterdam. Doesn't it mean the legislation that applies is U.S. and Netherlands's?

I've read somewhere they are leaving Amsterdam.

FredOnline · 16 Jan 2019, 02:39 AM

This has been discussed in depth here on the forum, but it's a good idea to create a poll for an overview.

View Poll Results: Have you shifted out of Fastmail?
Yes. I am worried about Australian law and access.	2	10.53%
No. I trust Fastmail to fight back and safeguard my privacy.	8	42.11%
I am undecided and prefer to wait and watch.	9	47.37%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

15 Jan 2019, 07:16 PM	#1
radtux Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 145	Has anyone shifted out of Fastmail due to Australian law? If yes, which one? I read with horror and alarm- the Australian law that's been passed. I don't understand the intricacies but I do understand that anyone operating there will have to give up the access to the messages. I understand that Fastmail is doing everything. How does it impact you? Have you migrated out of Fastmail? Which service provider?

15 Jan 2019, 11:39 PM	#2
Bagnet Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 15	According to Wikipedia their servers are in New York and Amsterdam. Doesn't it mean the legislation that applies is U.S. and Netherlands's?

16 Jan 2019, 02:39 AM	#4
FredOnline The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 2,616	This has been discussed in depth here on the forum, but it's a good idea to create a poll for an overview.