GMail Followup

Despite the fact that I think most of the concerns wrt GMail are overblown there are a couple of ideas that have recently come to my attention that deserve some thought.

What if a company that uses the AdWords service decides to sue Google for breach of contract for failling to provide service in relation to the AdWords presented in the GMail interface.

Say that Company X has proof in the form of a GMail account that contains emails that should see certain AdWords ads display and did not get them. If their lawyer is big enough and smart enough, the entire GMail repository (or at least a sizable reference portion) might be required as evidence for or against. This would make your emails a part of the public record. While I am under no illusions about the 'privacy' of email, the idea that my communications might be a part of the public record without my approval is a sobering thought.

Perhaps I will just use it for mailling lists and website signups afterall.