3rd Party Drive API/SDK
I would like to see a restricted API service for 3rd party for storing structured/unstructured data within a user's Drive. This would be sandboxed but accessible by the user. This would allow the user to store and manipulate PII data via a third party authorized to access the API by Proton. Proton would be able to capture value by charging a licensing/subscription fee for access to the API. To ensure integrity, Proton would require third parties submit routine security audits to maintain access.
Benjamin Molnar
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YourName
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I would love this. I have so many Android/web apps, like journals, budgets, and photos that store private personal data in Google Drive or Dropbox. I really want an API so I can write my own apps to store my data privately.
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Ivan Gammel
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It would be great if 3rd party apps installed on a mobile device or a desktop could store their data in Drive via some API and/or locally installed bridge. Their data should be sandboxed, i.e. they should not share data or files with other apps without explicit and specific permission of the user. This data should be portable, i.e. user should always be able to have a full local copy on any platform in case they want to cancel Proton subscription or lost access to their account.
Use case: I want to replace subscription-based apps with open source or one time payment solutions and my Proton subscription. Keeping app configurations, notes, diagrams or activity records from fitness apps — all these things should be possible. This feature will enable users to own their data and dramatically reduce their bills.