# Encrypted Chat App 'Session' Moves Operations to Switzerland After Police Visit! 🔒

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/encrypted-chat-app-session-moves-operations-to-switzerland-after-police-visit/294290>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** privacy\
**Created:** [October 23, 2024, 5:31am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/encrypted-chat-app-session-moves-operations-to-switzerland-after-police-visit/294290 "2024-10-23T05:31:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 23, 2024, 5:31am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/encrypted-chat-app-session-moves-operations-to-switzerland-after-police-visit/294290/1 "2024-10-23T05:31:26Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Relocation Decision**  
The encrypted messaging app **Session** is moving its operations from Australia to **Switzerland** following an encounter with the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

2. **Police Interaction**  
The AFP visited a Session employee’s home without a warrant, questioning them about the app and a specific user, raising concerns about user privacy and government overreach.

3. **Focus on Privacy**  
Session’s decision to relocate highlights the increasing pressure on encrypted messaging apps from governments demanding user data and the need for more privacy-friendly environments.

4. **Continued Functionality**  
Despite the relocation, the app will continue to operate in Australia, ensuring users can still access its services.

5. **Frustration with Authorities**  
Session’s president, **Alex Linton** , expressed frustration over the AFP’s approach, emphasizing the need for proper communication channels instead of unannounced visits.

**Read more at:** [404 Media](https://www.404media.co/encrypted-chat-app-session-leaves-australia-after-visit-from-police-2/)