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It gives protection against eavesdropping of messages in transit, so it's better than nothing (Even SSL+SMTP allows email relays to see the email in the clear).
by advisedwang 10y ago
It gives protection against eavesdropping of messages in transit, so it's better than nothing (Even SSL+SMTP allows email relays to see the email in the clear). However it does not protect against an attacker who gets into your GMail, does not protect against warrents/NSLs/subpoenas against Google, does not protect against your domain admin accessing your message.
- cvwright 10y agoI can't tell if you're agreeing or disagreeing with the parent comment.
- euyyn 10y agoIt's detailing that it does provide real privacy and security protections against some scenarios, even if not against all scenarios.
- advisedwang 10y agoI've given up on trying to push a viewpoint on the internet. I just want to add to discussions by providing information, analysis and experience.