https://chrisworth.dev/skill-tag/privacy/Recent content in Privacy on Chris WorthHugoen-usThu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0600https://chrisworth.dev/posts/leaving-gmail-secure-alternatives/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0600https://chrisworth.dev/posts/leaving-gmail-secure-alternatives/<p>Most people think Gmail is &ldquo;secure enough&rdquo; because it has good spam filtering and supports MFA. That&rsquo;s not the same thing as privacy, ownership, or control. And once you understand what Gmail actually collects and how dependent your digital life has become on a single commercial identity provider, it becomes clear that staying on Gmail is a long-term liability.</p> <p>This isn’t about paranoia. It’s about reducing exposure, tightening control over your data, and choosing an email setup that aligns with how you want to operate in the next decade.</p>