I got into a discussion at IETF with some people over email security a few years ago. The reality is, email was invented in the 70s. It’s missing all the modern messaging related crypto innovations (E2E security, signing, encryption, otr messaging, etc). And there’s very little interest amongst the big email providers in overhauling email to add these features. Even if some niche email providers have good security, if the person you’re communicating with uses gmail or something you’re still screwed.
If you want a communications system that’s safe from government snooping, don’t use email. Stick to signal or maybe WhatsApp. Or if you must, self host. At least then the court order to see your server will come to you.
If you want a communications system that’s safe from government snooping, don’t use email. Stick to signal or maybe WhatsApp. Or if you must, self host. At least then the court order to see your server will come to you.