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GMail Flaw Exposes Personal Information

Gmail privacy flaw reveals user name provided when the e-mail account was established. When Gmail users share Google Calendar items with each other the first and last name registered by the sender can be viewed by the recipient. This flaw can effect the privacy of Gmail users who use e-mail pseudonyms instead of their actual name.

Gmail Privacy Hole Shows User Names, Information Week, July 16, 2008