It is with sadness that I announce the passing of Privacy. A cherished friend; he will be missed by all, and remembered fondly. I know that we all thought that

It is with sadness that I announce the passing of Privacy. A cherished friend; he will be missed by all, and remembered fondly. I know that we all thought that he would live forever, so news of his parting has been greeted universally with shock and with sorrow in equal measure. For we who remain, we need to learn afresh how to survive in a world that - without our late companion - is changed beyond recognition; to adapt, and to survive without his comfort and protection. Survive, of course, we will; and adapt to our loss also. We cannot have any doubt though - we are weaker and more vulnerable as a result of our friend's untimely demise.