Going google

I applaud to the outcome of this case. While it was a nightmare to deal with, I really hope this raises public awareness of e-mail security. People mistakenly believe that e-mail is private, yet in reality, it's one of the least private forms of communication. No amount of pleas (even if it's in legalese) not to read an e-mail if you're not the intended recipient will make your message more private.

Bottom line: if you want privacy, look into encryption. And if you encrypt ALL your mail (meaning ALL your folders, including sent and outbox), you could technically host it with Al Qaeda and not worry about your privacy, national security, the privacy of your brilliant, groundbreaking, mindbending and eyepopping research data on the mating habits of groundhogs during the rainy seasons of Spain (except in areas that can be described as plains).

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