Not sure how they could be privacy-focused if they have to require KYC. What's the point of allowing email forwarding services if you have to send them a photo of your passport anyway?
It isn't a zero sum game, they should support email forwarding services to increase privacy. They are forced by the government to collect KYC, If they weren't forced they wouldn't collect KYC.
The point is so they can't sell your email to advertisers and when there is a breach, your real email isn't leaked.
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