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As I recall, google is required to keep certain records of emails for years (someone please correct me if I'm wrong here, this came up in conversation with some
by wyager 10y ago
As I recall, google is required to keep certain records of emails for years (someone please correct me if I'm wrong here, this came up in conversation with some people working on gmail so I may mis-remember). So even if you delete your email, it might be sitting in a tape archive somewhere until google can (legally) get rid of it.
- Spooky23 10y agoThat means you're under active investigation and there's already a subpoena or warrant in place. If you don't want somebody reading your steamy emails or social media postings in the future, you have options... don't create them, delete, or store on physical media in your home.
- wyager 10y agoThis sounds awfully close to "don't worry if you have nothing to hide". How about this; I'll create whatever steamy emails I feel like, and I'll use services that preserve my privacy while I do it.
- Spooky23 10y agoNo, it is more "manage risk". If you are a cop, teacher, etc where your employer will demand to inspect your social media, you need to act appropriately. If you are generally concerned about privacy -- US Mail.
- wyager 10y ago> where your employer will demand to inspect your social media, you need to act appropriately. "Acting appropriately" in that case involves telling your employer to mind their own damned business.