Once Someone Already Has Your Email, Does Encryption Matter?

Table of Contents Google Has Your Email. Even If You Don't Use Google. So What's the Point of Encryption? What Are We Actually Protecting? Speaking Of Proton... Is Encrypted Email Worth It for Ordinary People? If you are looking at encrypted email to keep it private from the world, think again. Your email is as safe and encrypted as your recipient's email provider. I think I need to stop researching email providers. I've spent a ridiculous amount of time comparing email services, encryption, privacy policies, server locations, and just about every other detail imaginable. I've left Google, tried Proton, moved to Fastmail, toyed around with Tuta, changed back to Proton, and migrated to Fastmail (where I am today). And I have written enough about email to probably qualify for some sort of honorary degree. If you haven't followed my email adventures, you might want to check out Email Services: A Rant, How To Choose An Email Service Without Going Insane, and Email Providers: The Final…

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