Google moves to boost email privacy by releasing end-to-end encryption tool...

Google has moved to encourage more people to encrypt their email, releasing source code aimed at offering an extra layer of privacy protection.

The move comes as the tech giant announced its support for Reset the Net, a coordinated day of action set for Thursday to oppose mass surveillance online.

Companies including Reddit, Mozilla and DuckDuckGo, as well as the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Fight For the Future and Greenpeace are planning a day of action on Thursday. Other big names in the tech community are expected to lend their support.

Other announcements similar to Google’s are expected while other sites will display information about how people can improve their online privacy.

In a blogpost, Google said its data showed that approximately 40-50% of emails sent between Gmail and other email providers are not encrypted. “Many providers have turned on encryption, and others have said they’re going to, which is great news. As they do, more and more emails will be shielded from snooping,” the company said. Full story...

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