Why isn't Google deploying this across its own proprietary products, then? I'm aware it went through great lengths to encrypt data *in transit* between its data centres after the NSA fiasco (kudos for that, btw). But given the chance between proper security or mining personal data to track user habits and sell ads, it seems Google will always choose the latter.
I know it's most of your revenue source and a critical part of your business model. But you know what? Everything around it is super spooky, as it is technically possible for you to retrieve my data unencrypted at your end.
This means my emails, hangouts, documents, G+ "auto-backup" personal photos, and even my location history.
So spare us your "Don't be evil" PR stunt and get your own stuff together first. If you need inspiration this is how you should implement it and communicate it: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
This could be a big boost to those defending human rights globally. Look up the efforts of Front Line Defenders. Meeting in Dublin soon.
from a recent email they sent out:
On Monday 06 October, US computer privacy expert and "security guru" Bruce Schneier will speak at The Second Annual Front Line Defenders Lecture to be held in partnership with University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin.
This event, entitled "Is it Possible to be Safe Online? Human Rights Defenders and the Internet", will explore the issues faced by human rights defenders on the ground (and everyday people)
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Why isn't Google deploying this across its own proprietary products, then? I'm aware it went through great lengths to encrypt data *in transit* between its data centres after the NSA fiasco (kudos for that, btw). But given the chance between proper security or mining personal data to track user habits and sell ads, it seems Google will always choose the latter.
I know it's most of your revenue source and a critical part of your business model. But you know what? Everything around it is super spooky, as it is technically possible for you to retrieve my data unencrypted at your end.
This means my emails, hangouts, documents, G+ "auto-backup" personal photos, and even my location history.
So spare us your "Don't be evil" PR stunt and get your own stuff together first. If you need inspiration this is how you should implement it and communicate it: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
This could be a big boost to those defending human rights globally. Look up the efforts of Front Line Defenders. Meeting in Dublin soon.
from a recent email they sent out:
On Monday 06 October, US computer privacy expert and "security guru" Bruce Schneier will speak at The Second Annual Front Line Defenders Lecture to be held in partnership with University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin.
This event, entitled "Is it Possible to be Safe Online? Human Rights Defenders and the Internet", will explore the issues faced by human rights defenders on the ground (and everyday people)
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