LEAP Encryption Access Project

LEAP develops tools and infrastructure for email encryption, secure VPNs, and metadata protection, especially for NGOs and journalists.

Main Activities:

Secure email, Encrypted infrastructure, NGO tools, Anti-surveillance platforms, Privacy-enabling cloud services

LEAP is a nonprofit focused on building usable, encrypted infrastructure for privacy-conscious organizations. Its platform includes an encrypted email system (LEAP Mail), a secure VPN (Bitmask), and cloud backend tools for service providers. Designed to support activists and nonprofits in hostile environments, LEAP emphasizes both technical security and usability.

Key Activities:
– Development of LEAP Mail and Bitmask VPN
– Hosting privacy infrastructure for civil society
– Usability-focused security engineering
– Advocacy for decentralized and democratic communication

Partnerships / Collaborations:
Supported by Riseup, Calyx Institute, and digital rights NGOs

Governance Model:
Nonprofit based in the U.S. with open-source development practices

Self-hostable / Auditable:
Yes – all tools are open-source and self-hostable with LEAP platform

Contact / Engagement Channels:
– Website: https://leap.se
– GitHub: https://github.com/leapcode
– Bitmask: https://bitmask.net

Activity Level:
Medium – focused releases and partnerships

Organizational Structure:
U.S.-based nonprofit

Founding Year / Age:
2012

Hosting/Funding Independence:
Funded by grants and aligned NGOs; no corporate or VC funding

Primary Regions / Languages:
Global (primary language: English)

Associated Tools / Outputs:
Bitmask VPN, LEAP Mail, LEAP Platform