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Mullvad VPN co-founder's donation sparks customer backlash
Mullvad VPN co-founder Fredrik Strömberg donated SEK 5 million to the populist Örebropartiet, accounting for 72% of the party's annual income. The donation has prompted some customers to cancel their subscriptions, citing political disagreement. Mullvad insists the donation was a personal act and not reflective of company policy.
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The incident highlights how personal political actions by tech founders can clash with user expectations, especially for privacy-focused services where trust is paramount.
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