Secure Emails with End-to-End Encryption

We’re excited to announce end-to-end encryption for emails in Pocket. A big step forward for user privacy and security. This means only you and your recipient can read your messages. A major milestone in our mission to protect your communication.

Why Does Email Privacy Matter?

Emails are at the heart of digital communication both personal and professional. Unfortunately, most emails are transmitted unencrypted, increasing the risk of unauthorized access. End-to-end encryption is a key measure to protect sensitive information, ensuring that only the sender and recipient can access the content. At a time when cyberattacks and data breaches are on the rise, this protection is essential.

What Is the Web Key Directory (WKD)?

WKD is a technology that simplifies encryption. It allows public keys to be automatically retrieved directly from the email provider, enabling secure email encryption without manual setup. This standard plays a crucial role in making email encryption accessible to everyone by integrating seamlessly into existing systems.

What Are the Benefits of End-to-End Encryption?

By introducing this standard, we bring several key advantages to our users:

Automatic Security: Emails to supported services like Proton Mail are encrypted automatically, no extra steps required.
Maximum Privacy: Only the intended recipient can read the content, not even we at Pocket can access it.
Seamless User Experience: The process is fully automated, with no manual configuration needed.
A Trust Advantage: This step strengthens Pocket’s commitment to privacy and reinforces our position as a leader in secure, privacy focused communication.

What Does This Mean for You?

If you’re using Proton Mail, you can enjoy these benefits right away: your communication with Pocket is now automatically encrypted. And we’re continuously working on further integrations.

With the introduction of end-to-end encryption, Pocket is setting a new standard for security and privacy. For you as a user, this means better control over your data, simple and secure.