If You Want To Protect Your Privacy, Secure Your Gmail

This is amazing. Every time I see something like this, it makes me sad that the US doesn't have anything like your office. The Commissioner has yet again shown bold leadership in the privacy space. I can only hope that the major Web 2.0 companies listen to her, and embrace the philosophy of Privacy By Design. Pat yourselves on the back for doing a great job.

Christopher Soghoian

NOTE: On January 12, 2010, Google announced that it was implementing https encryption as the default for all Gmail users - a positive development in line with Privacy by Design principles.