For those of you using GMAIL to back up your Legacy file (I have done
it in the past, too), you may wish to consider this. Google, owners of
GMAIL, keep all emails sent or received using their program in
perpetuity. (Even if you erase it.) So if you choose to save all your
data with private names, birthdates, social security numbers,
addresses, etc., be aware that your attachment is a text searchable
file saved on a remote server. [I read this originally at an online
news site, but can't locate the file.]

An alternative is to use Legacy's GEDCOM export, and choose the
options that would eliminate those private pieces of information, and
then save that as your backup by gmail.

Or simply, don't include personal identifying information in your
Legacy database (i.e. addresses and social security numbers for living
people).

Something to keep in mind,
Susan Daily
(I use the last option.)

On 2/13/06, Roxanne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ....is there anyone here who would like an invitation
> to Gmail? Gmail is the web-access email I use only for
> storing my Legacy file for back-up purposes. When I
> got my account, you could only access it via
> invitation. Email me offlist if anyone is interested.
> I have 50 invitations I can send out.
>
> Roxanne Baird

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