Google's Gmail Is Great -- but Not for Privacy

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Privacy issues continue to dog Google's
Gmail

Privacy issues continue to dog Google's
Gmail 04/15/2004 02:15 PM
Since announcing Gmail two weeks ago, Google Inc. has been forced to defend the planned Web-based e-mail service against accusations that it may violate users' privacy. In the face of the attacks, especially vociferous in Europe, which has strict privacy regulations, Google has begun to express willingness to be flexible about how it offers the service.

Google's Gmail stirs up privacy concerns

Google's Gmail stirs up privacy concerns 04/16/2004 04:55 AM
IT-Analysis.com Apr 16 2004 9:23AM GMT

Attempt made to block Google's Gmail
over ad privacy

Attempt made to block Google's Gmail
over ad privacy 04/14/2004 03:50 AM
Revolution Apr 14 2004 8:11AM GMT

Google's Gmail faces trademark, privacy
challenges

Google's Gmail faces trademark, privacy
challenges 04/09/2004 03:55 PM
The gigabyte storage capacity and long memory of Google Inc.'s planned Web-based e-mail service are making it a big target for privacy campaigners -- and the name, Gmail, could soon be the subject of a trademark dispute, too.

Google's Privacy Problems

Google's Privacy Problems 02/14/2003 02:10 PM
Google Watch: Google as Big Brother, a list of his top ten Google Privacy Problems. My thoughts: The cookie is a serious issue. Google assigns everyone who visits a cookie that uniquely identifies them to Google for all time. There's very few legitimate reasons to do this, and they certainly don't outweigh the harm done. (Google could easily assign a cookie that only contained your preferences and not a personal identifier.) Logging is also an issue. Actions by the current US government make it clear they don't care about privacy, and it's very likely that they've convinced Google to hand over full logs of who is searching for what. I think the bit about hiring spooks is silly, just working at the NSA doesn't ruin you forever. The toolbar asks in bright bold red letters if you really want Google to phone home about every site you visit. Obviously you should answer no if you like your privacy. Google could probably improve things by letting you press a button to look up the PageRank for a page, rather than always doing it automatically. I like the cache copy. Putting stuff on the Internet makes it public; get used to it. I think most people agree the sites penalized by Google deserve it. If you think your site was penalized unfairly, let me know, and I'll spread the word. On the other hand, I think Google should publish their block list and algorithms. Conclusion: Google needs to stop sending the cookie and promise to only store aggregate data, with no connection between users and search terms. This issue was publically raised almost a year ago; that Google still hasn't dealt with it is inexcusable....

Google's Privacy Policy

Google's Privacy Policy 08/05/2002 10:45 PM
Tara points out that Public Information Resource, as part of their Google Watch project has put up a page about Google's Privacy Policies. They point out that Google's persistent cookie (it expires in 2038) can be used to track Google users. I've refused Google's cookies for a long time for this reason. It's annoying because Google forgets my language and SafeSearch preferences, but since I search Google for so many things I'm especially concerned about my privacy. I wish Google would switch to a cookie that only stored specific preferences, rather than identifying information. I hope Google will respond with the reasons for their current cookie system. [Finally, a note on the weblog format. I feel safe in publishing negative comments like this because I know that most if not all readers check the site periodically, so there's little chance of someone getting incorrect and not seeing the correction.] Interestingly, they point out that Matt Cutts, a Google employee, spent a year at the NSA. Food for conspiracy theorists....

EFF Also Has Privacy Questions About
Gmail

EFF Also Has Privacy Questions About
Gmail 04/10/2004 03:17 PM

The Electronic Frontier Foundation posts this preli minary analysis on the privacy aspects of Google's Gmail service. Says the EFF, correctly, "The remedy to the situation is obvious: Google needs to let us all know precisely what the privacy/convenience trade-off is for using Gmail, and soon.

EFF guide to Gmail privacy

EFF guide to Gmail privacy 04/15/2004 05:02 PM
Donna sez: "EFF provides a quick and dirty technical work-around for protecting your privacy if you want to use Google's beta Gmail service - only a temporary fix, and there's the rub: Google needs to step up and provide a solution that protects its customers' privacy (and the same goes for other businesses than can link email to search data!)."

For current and prospective Gmail users, we suggest that you start by deleting your existing Google cookies before you use Gmail (and before you enter your real name or existing email address in any Google form). This will help prevent your pre-existing search history from becoming associated with your identity in the future. (Note that it will also cause you to lose any Google preferences you have entered, such as language or adult content preferences.)

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Gmail sparks privacy row

Gmail sparks privacy row 05/31/2004 03:25 PM
News.bbc.co.uk - Fri May 28, 10:58 am GMT

Google's new 1Gb Gmail

Google's new 1Gb Gmail 04/22/2004 05:17 AM
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Google's Brin Talks Privacy and More

Google's Brin Talks Privacy and More 04/24/2004 06:31 PM

My older, wiser brother Steve has posted an interview with Google's Sergey Brin. Interesting stuff.

Gmail likely to clear U.K. privacy
hurdles

Gmail likely to clear U.K. privacy
hurdles 04/13/2004 11:17 AM
Britain's data-protection authorities seem to be smiling on Google's plan to offer Web users a gigabyte of e-mail storage in return for targeted advertisements.

Gmail likely to clear privacy hurdles

Gmail likely to clear privacy hurdles 04/13/2004 11:30 AM
ZDNet UK Apr 13 2004 3:40PM GMT

On The Privacy Subtleties Of GMail,
Other Webmail

On The Privacy Subtleties Of GMail,
Other Webmail 04/21/2004 11:44 PM

Google Gmail Privacy Issues

Google Gmail Privacy Issues 06/01/2004 06:37 PM
Search Engine Positioning and Web Marketing weblog,CA-10 hours agoGoogle Gmail has a new page with a rather large analysis on the privacy issues that have been raised ever since Gmail was announced two months ago. ...

Gmail is the privacy issue a problem to
you?

Gmail is the privacy issue a problem to
you? 07/09/2004 08:06 PM

I have just read a review of Gmail that highlights some of the concern people are having with the privacy of the service. We all know that they are scanning incoming e-mail to be able to target advertisements at you. But the writer is concerned with legal ramifications of being on Gmail and the possibility of Gmail becoming a one stop shopping center for law enforcement. [Technology Review]

GMail still dogged by privacy issues

GMail still dogged by privacy issues 04/16/2004 06:20 AM
Computer Weekly Apr 16 2004 10:07AM GMT

Does Google's Gmail Run On Xserves?

Does Google's Gmail Run On Xserves? 09/10/2004 10:31 PM

Google's Gmail could be blocked

Google's Gmail could be blocked 04/13/2004 02:00 AM
Legislation is being drawn up in California to block Google's new free e-mail service, Gmail, because its advertising is seen as intrusive.

Forbes.com: A First Look At Google's
Gmail

Forbes.com: A First Look At Google's
Gmail 04/13/2004 04:59 PM
A First Look At Google's Gmail .. first hands-on review .. Forbes Article

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News: Google's GMail Goes For More G
(2GB That Is)

News: Google's GMail Goes For More G
(2GB That Is) 04/02/2005 04:12 PM
Overclockers Club Apr 2 2005 8:28PM GMT

What Google's Gmail Means for the Web

What Google's Gmail Means for the Web 05/03/2004 03:44 AM
Techfocus May 3 2004 7:41AM GMT

Google's Gmail grows again

Google's Gmail grows again 04/04/2005 04:37 AM
Inboxes double but still not open to all

Bug infests Google's Gmail

Bug infests Google's Gmail 05/19/2004 11:48 PM
USA Today May 20 2004 4:08AM GMT

Oggling Google's Gmail

Oggling Google's Gmail 07/03/2004 12:37 AM
Abcnews.go.com - Fri Jul 2, 08:00 pm GMT

Google's memory stirs privacy concerns

Google's memory stirs privacy concerns 06/05/2005 11:18 PM
Sydney Morning Herald Jun 6 2005 3:34AM GMT

California may block Gmail over privacy
concerns

California may block Gmail over privacy
concerns 04/13/2004 04:42 AM
ZDNet UK Apr 13 2004 8:07AM GMT

Privacy group steps up Gmail complaints

Privacy group steps up Gmail complaints 04/19/2004 09:37 AM
CNET Apr 19 2004 2:15PM GMT

Gmail Takes Heat from Privacy Groups

Gmail Takes Heat from Privacy Groups 04/09/2004 04:09 PM
Google proves there's no such thing as a free lunch. Gmail, its new, free e-mail service, can store the equivalent of 500,000 pages of e-mail in return for the "collection and use of your personal information."

Google Responds To Gmail Privacy Issues

Google Responds To Gmail Privacy Issues 05/29/2004 09:06 PM
Search Engine Lowdown May 30 2004 1:08AM GMT

Google's Gmail Goes Black for Some Users

Google's Gmail Goes Black for Some Users 07/12/2004 10:20 PM
Google's e-mail service, still in beta testing, is inaccessible for a few hours for some users over the weekend.

Google's Gmail: spook heaven?

Google's Gmail: spook heaven? 06/15/2004 05:22 AM
Keyword scanning scrambles black helicopters

Rave Reviews for Google's Gmail

Rave Reviews for Google's Gmail 05/10/2004 02:50 PM
ExtremeTech finds that the upcoming free Email system sets a new standard for free Email.

Google's Gmail is still a rough draft

Google's Gmail is still a rough draft 05/31/2004 01:17 AM
Boston Globe May 31 2004 5:12AM GMT

Google's Gmail under threat in
California

Google's Gmail under threat in
California 04/13/2004 07:50 PM
Calling the service a "Faustian bargain," a CA Senator says that the service undermines the most fundamental aspect of communication, namely the expectation of privacy.

Google's GMail Now has Its Own DMOZ
Category

Google's GMail Now has Its Own DMOZ
Category 06/20/2004 04:07 PM
ResearchBuzz Jun 20 2004 8:10PM GMT

Gmail: Google's e-mail winner

Gmail: Google's e-mail winner 06/04/2004 03:54 PM
Industry Standard Jun 4 2004 8:26PM GMT

Preview: Google's Gmail Beta

Preview: Google's Gmail Beta 05/06/2004 09:59 AM
With conversation threading, slick usability, and a gigabyte of storage, Google's groundbreaking service ushers in a new era of free webmail.

Forbes Reviews Google's Gmail

Forbes Reviews Google's Gmail 04/12/2004 06:06 PM

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