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If Google has records of all emails that have been sent and deleted, presumably even if you don't have a Gmail account the government could ask Google for all e
by signed0 13y ago
If Google has records of all emails that have been sent and deleted, presumably even if you don't have a Gmail account the government could ask Google for all emails that had ever been sent to your account.
Just as the Syrian government is unlikely to be able to get Google to give them information on particular dissidents, it would be wise for American activists to choose a email provider that is not located in the United States.
- coolhandluke 13y agoIndeed. Once I manage to anonymously acquire some Bitcoins, I will be looking for a reputable VPS host based in Europe (that I can pay with Bitcoins) where I can run my own mail system.
- sneak 13y agoWhy, so that all the emails you send and receive can go right back to american PRISM partners? There's little point to that when everyone you email uses gmail.
- dmix 13y agoThe only option is for the creation of a user-friendly and encrypted alternative that people can transition to. Right now that doesn't exist.
- dmix 13y agoI recommend https://countermail.com/ https://countermail.com/