For a number of years now Google has been engaging in the practice of automated analysis of Gmail users email content in order “to provide you personally relevant product features, such as customized search results, tailored advertising, and spam and malware detection. This analysis occurs as the content is sent, received, and when it is stored.” (as stated in the new Google Terms of Service)
This recent update to the terms of service has been entered in amidst litigation disputes with governmental agencies and privacy groups.
~Ted Eiler
To Article: Google updates terms of service to reflect its scanning of users’ emails | PCWorld.