Please see http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/spambayes <http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/spambayes> , the sign-up page for the SpamBayes discussion list. Among other things, it says the following: "Please note that this is a public mailing list: all messages sent to this list are visible to the public, and are publicly archived." Some archives are beyond the control of the people who run the list. (For instance, a quick search turned up copies on readlist dot com.) Posting anything to a public list is conceptually equivalent to broadcasting it on a radio frequency that anyone can choose to tune in to - forever after. You might also want to read a recent message thread on the same topic: http://mail.python.org/pipermail/spambayes/2007-July/020952.html <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/spambayes/2007-July/020951.html> . (Maybe it's time for someone to write up a FAQ entry about this; it seems to be coming up with increasing frequency.) In other words, a) you put this information out there, despite the warning that it would be public, and no disclaimer can change that, and b) it probably is not possible to retract it. Furthermore, your previous message compounded your error by adding links to the offending messages. Also note that sending sensitive information in an unencrypted e-mail message is an invitation for interested snoopers to tune in while the message is routed from its source to its destination. You appear to be using Outlook; I'd strongly encourage you and any technical staff you have to search for "encrypt messages" in the Outlook help system, read the results carefully, and act on what you learn. While Outlook's help system refers you to providers of digital IDs (aka certificates) that charge a fee, there are other services that provide certificates free of charge. I use Thawte (www.thawte.com <http://www.thawte.com/> ) myself. ________________________________
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thomas Mark Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 11:52 AM To: spambayes@python.org Subject: [Spambayes] Breach of Privacy Dear Spambayes, I sent an e-mail earlier about some e-mails from my company to your company regarding tech support. These e-mails found on google.com contained confidential information and had disclaimers as such in the e-mails. I have since found several of these e-mails easily searchable on google.com and free for the world to see. This puts my company at financial jeopardy as we are held liable for content that was supposed to be kept in private and via your servers with the rest of the world. We consider this an egregious breach of security and privacy between my company and Spambayes. I would appreciate a full scan of your database for any and all reference to IMERGE Consulting and have it cleared from public record. This breach could cause serious trouble for my company and we are placing utmost concern with this issue. An Immediate response would be very appreciated.
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