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I think you're misinterpreting. It doesn't matter where the user is from at all. They are obligated to disclose certain things if they get a request from the Swiss authorities, but it certainly does not only apply to people living in Switzerland.

It simply means that if, lets say the US, govt makes a request, they are not obligated to comply unless they are specifically requested by the Swiss authorities.

I think the French asked the Swiss to aid them in the investigation. Idk the whole story but I think it was to get some squatting climate activists (you know, super serious crimes…).

The linked post by Proton suggests VPN and Tor usage for better anonymity.

I don't believe the person involved was Swiss. My understanding is that a request was made to the Swiss authorities by the French authorities.

So, to avoid this, a user would need to not be accused of a crime in a country that is on speaking terms with Switzerland.

which is basically all of the EU and surrounding countries.

this has been the case for a very long time. (more then 80 years in the benelux for example).